AGP Executive Report

Solar Expansion: Liberia signed an MOU with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50MW solar plant with battery storage, aiming to cut outages and stabilize the grid. Clean Water & Flood Health: Zoomlion Ghana launched nationwide emergency fumigation starting in flood-hit Greater Accra to tackle sanitation hazards and reduce disease risks. Fisheries Transparency: Fifteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration to share fisheries data and fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, with Liberia among the signatories. Mining Governance: Liberia’s Senate moved to strengthen the New Minerals and Mining Law, targeting tighter control of mineral rights, licensing, royalties and concession obligations. Urban Water Progress: LWSC and the World Bank reviewed the Liberia Urban Water Supply Project to push remaining works before closure later this year. Renewable Energy & Power Access: Buchanan residents welcomed plans to restore electricity after decades, as LEC seeks license amendments for city-wide distribution. Health Financing Reform: President Boakai received a bill to create Liberia’s Health Equity Fund and a Health Equity Authority for universal health coverage. Workforce & Skills: ArcelorMittal Liberia transitioned 56 trained artisans into permanent roles, citing skills gaps and its training academy.

EU Timber Crackdown: The EU Parliament voted to end its illegal logging oversight deal with Liberia, after long delays in key licensing reforms—raising fresh pressure on timber tracking and forest protection. Water Under Climate Stress: Scientists warn Africa’s surface waters are getting more erratic as heat drives faster evaporation and sudden extreme rain, while groundwater mapping is being pushed as a safer backup for droughts. Urban Water Push: LWSC and the World Bank are reviewing progress on the Liberia Urban Water Supply Project to speed remaining works before the 2026 closure, including water meters and environmental safeguards. Mining Governance: Liberia’s Senate moved to strengthen the New Minerals and Mining Law, aiming to tighten mineral rights, licensing, royalties, and concession obligations. Fisheries Transparency: EJF and NaFAA trained CSOs and journalists on fisheries transparency to tackle IUU fishing and improve accountability. Health Financing: Liberia’s Health Equity Fund bill was submitted to President Boakai to set up a national health insurance system and cut out-of-pocket costs. Maternal Care Costs: A report highlights how emergency childbirth fees push families into deadly delays at public hospitals. Groundwater Mapping: A new study maps where groundwater can be safely extracted to protect aquifers and drinking water access.

Groundwater for a hotter future: Scientists say Africa’s surface waters are getting erratic as heat drives faster evaporation and sudden extreme rainfall, while a hidden safety net of groundwater could help if countries map safe extraction zones and manage aquifers sustainably. Extractives transparency: Integrity Watch Liberia launched a Digital Extractive Sector Compliance Scorecard to track concession companies’ environmental, labor, tax and community obligations—aimed at boosting accountability in Liberia’s mining sector. Urban water push: LWSC and the World Bank reviewed progress on the Liberia Urban Water Supply Project, focusing on finishing civil works, meters, safeguards and monitoring before the 2026 closure. Fisheries transparency drive: EJF and NaFAA trained CSOs and journalists on fisheries transparency and anti-corruption under the Oceans5 project, targeting IUU fishing risks. Mining governance reform: The Senate moved to amend Liberia’s New Minerals and Mining Law to tighten mineral rights, licensing, royalties and concession obligations. Ebola update (regional health): DR Congo confirmed Ebola cases have passed 1,000, with response teams continuing surveillance and prevention amid contact-tracing strain. Clean cooking momentum: Liberia advanced plans for a national clean cooking program through World Bank-supported work to expand access to safer, modern cooking fuels. Cross-border tax cooperation: Liberia and Sierra Leone signed a tax cooperation deal for simultaneous examinations to curb transfer pricing and revenue leakages. Maternal health infrastructure: Plans were unveiled for Liberia’s first dedicated maternity hospital in Paynesville, with funding secured to cut maternal and newborn deaths. Youth and peace education: LPBO urged peace education in Liberia’s national curriculum, while a Strengthening Families conference pushed youth empowerment and stronger family support.

Ebola Update: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases jumped to 1,003 with 254 deaths as response teams push harder in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar says it provided over $68m in 2025 support for refugees and internally displaced people, including Sudanese, Rohingya and Syrian communities. Mining & Environment: Liberia’s Dugbe Gold Project gets renewed momentum as Mansa Resources and Orion Resource Partners meet President Boakai, while separate reporting highlights deadly harm from abandoned illegal pits in Lofa—raising urgent questions on mine safety, land restoration and enforcement. Clean Cooking: Liberia moves toward universal clean cooking with a World Bank-led validation workshop and a $500,000 grant to modernize fisheries law—both tied to stronger governance and healthier living. Fisheries Transparency: Liberia backs regional moves under the Mombasa Declaration to share fisheries data and curb illegal fishing. Digital Rights: A major report warns “digital colonialism” as U.S. aid deals seek access to Africans’ health data, sparking privacy and sovereignty concerns. Maternal Health: Liberia unveils plans for a dedicated maternity hospital in Paynesville, aiming to cut maternal and newborn deaths.

Health Data & Sovereignty: A new U.S.-backed health deal model would require African countries to hand over access to millions of people’s health data, raising privacy and misuse fears even as officials say it will be anonymized. Maternal Care Costs: In Liberia, families say emergency childbirth fees at public facilities push people to fundraise during labor—linked to preventable deaths and injuries. Clean Cooking Push: Liberia is advancing a World Bank-led clean cooking program after a national training and validation on fuels, demand, and supply chains; the country’s clean cooking use is reported at just 0.8%. Fisheries Transparency: Liberia is among countries backing the Mombasa Declaration to share fisheries data and crack down on illegal fishing. Duport Road Maternity Hospital: Liberia’s First Lady and Health Minister unveiled plans for the country’s first dedicated maternity hospital in Paynesville, saying funding is secured. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Liberia’s Justice Minister says prosecutions are underway across multiple counties as authorities intensify action against trafficking. Mining & Environment Watch: Liberia’s Dugbe Gold project faces calls for stronger transparency and accountability as a major $600m investment moves toward implementation.

Clean Cooking Push: Liberia is moving to expand access to clean cooking after a World Bank/ESMAP-backed training and validation workshop reviewed findings for a National Clean Cooking Strategy and a proposed National Clean Cooking Program, targeting a country where only about 0.8% use clean fuels. Fisheries Governance: Liberia secured a US$500,000 Oceans5 grant to review and modernize its Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development Law, aiming to boost transparency and help fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Ocean Transparency Pact: Fifteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference to improve fisheries transparency and crack down on IUU fishing, with Liberia among the signatories. Maternal Health Upgrade: The government unveiled plans for Liberia’s first dedicated maternity hospital on Duport Road in Paynesville, saying full funding is secured to reduce maternal and infant deaths. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh said authorities are pursuing trafficking cases across multiple counties as Liberia marks World Refugee Day with calls to stop irregular migration. Reparations Agenda: African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point slavery reparations framework in Ghana, calling for compensation, debt relief, formal apologies, and cultural restitution.

Clean Cooking Push: Liberia’s clean cooking sector gets a boost as the World Bank Group and ESMAP, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy and RREA, run a 43-participant training to validate plans for a National Clean Cooking Strategy and a WBG-supported National Clean Cooking Program—aimed at tackling the country’s very low clean cooking access (0.8%). Fisheries Governance: Liberia secures a US$500,000 Oceans5 grant to review and modernize its Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development Law, strengthening transparency and efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Ocean Transparency Pact: Liberia is among countries backing the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, committing to better vessel data sharing and stronger action against IUU fishing. Maternal Health Costs: A new report highlights how emergency childbirth fees push poor families to fundraise during labor, with delayed care linked to deaths and injuries. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Liberia’s Justice Minister says prosecutions are ongoing across multiple counties as government marks World Refugee Day with calls to stop irregular migration and trafficking. Mining Reform Funding: Liberia and the AfDB sign a US$16.7M loan to support fiscal sustainability and governance reforms, including in the mining sector. Plastics Policy Watch: Ghana’s polystyrene foam ban sparks demands for an extension and compensation—an issue with regional spillover for waste and packaging rules.

Fisheries Transparency Push: Liberia secured a US$500,000 grant to review and modernize its Fisheries and Aquaculture Management law, aiming to strengthen oversight and fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Ocean Governance: 15 countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, pledging better vessel data sharing and stronger action against IUU fishing—Liberia among the signatories. Clean Cooking Drive: A World Bank/ESMAP-backed training in Monrovia validated plans for Liberia’s first National Clean Cooking Strategy and a proposed national program, as only about 0.8% of households use clean fuels. Maternal Health Costs: A new report highlights how emergency childbirth fees push poor families into fundraising, contributing to delayed care and deaths in Liberia. Energy for Greenville: EU-funded “Light Up Greenville” reached a milestone with delivery of electricity meters to support future connections in Greenville and nearby communities. Mining & Accountability: Liberia’s US$16.7m AfDB loan targets fiscal sustainability and mining governance reforms, while stakeholders also weigh a proposed US$600m Dugbe Gold investment for jobs and local benefits. Plastic Policy Pressure: Ghana’s polystyrene foam ban sparks calls for extended timelines and compensation—an issue with regional waste and industry ripple effects.

Maternal Health Crisis: A Margibi family says emergency childbirth fees at C.H. Rennie Hospital forced them to delay a Caesarean section until it was too late, highlighting how cost barriers can turn labor into tragedy. Clean Cooking Push: The World Bank Group and ESMAP, with Liberia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and RREA, validated plans for Liberia’s first National Clean Cooking Strategy and a national clean cooking program—aimed at tackling the country’s extremely low clean cooking access. Fisheries Transparency & IUU Fight: Liberia-backed efforts are gaining momentum as countries adopt the Mombasa Declaration to share vessel data and strengthen enforcement against illegal fishing, while Liberia also secured a US$500,000 grant to modernize its fisheries law and improve transparency. Mining Governance Funding: Liberia and the AfDB signed a US$16.7 million loan to boost fiscal sustainability and strengthen mining sector governance. Energy for Greenville: EU “Light Up Greenville” reached a milestone with delivery of electricity meters to support household and business connections. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Liberia’s Justice Minister says prosecutions are underway across multiple counties as the country marks World Refugee Day with calls to stop irregular migration.

Fisheries Transparency Push: Liberia is among 15 countries that signed the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, pledging to modernize vessel registries, share fisheries data, and crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing that threatens coastal livelihoods and marine life. Clean Cooking Drive: The World Bank Group and partners validated plans for Liberia’s first National Clean Cooking Program after finding only 0.8% of Liberians use clean fuels, with 96.1% still relying on polluting options. Seed Systems for Resilience: CGIAR is supporting Liberia and other countries to strengthen seed delivery beyond pilots—covering certification, agrodealer networks, extension, financing, and regulation—so farmers can better handle climate shocks and pests. Urban Climate Planning: The World Bank flagged fast-growing urbanization in Liberia and trained officials on risk-informed urban planning under the Liberia Urban Resilience Project. Coastal Erosion Response: Monrovia communities and partners planted coconut trees as part of a greenery and climate resilience effort to slow sea erosion. Mining Governance Loan: Liberia and the AfDB signed a US$16.7m deal to boost fiscal sustainability and improve mining sector governance. Plastics Policy Fallout: Ghana’s polystyrene foam ban sparked calls for an 18-month extension and compensation—an issue with regional waste and pollution implications.

Fisheries Transparency Push: Fifteen countries signed the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, including Liberia, pledging to modernize vessel registries, share fisheries data, and improve enforcement to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing that is draining marine life and livelihoods. Clean Cooking Drive: The World Bank Group and Liberia validated plans for the country’s first National Clean Cooking Strategy, after finding clean fuel use sits at just 0.8% of people, with a proposed national clean cooking program now taking shape. Seed Systems for Resilience: CGIAR is expanding seed system reforms in Liberia and other countries, linking research to on-farm production and strengthening certification, agrodealer networks, extension, and financing for crops like rice, cassava, maize, soybeans and aquaculture. Coastal Climate Action: Monrovia communities, with NGOs and the Monrovia City Corporation, are planting coconut trees to help protect the coast from erosion and sea-level impacts. Plastics Policy Pressure: Ghana’s polystyrene foam ban is triggering demands for an extension and compensation—an issue with regional waste-management lessons for Liberia. Governance & Mining Reforms: Liberia and the AfDB signed a US$16.7m loan to support fiscal sustainability and mining governance reforms, aiming to reduce revenue leakages and improve public service delivery. Clean Energy Metering: EU-backed “Light Up Greenville” delivered electricity meters to support future connections in Greenville.

Coastal Climate Action: Monrovia and partners are planting 200 coconut trees to fight sea erosion, after communities cleared a proposed City Beach site and started measuring and securing seedlings—an urgent move as experts warn nearly 58% of Liberia’s population lives near the coast. Urban Waste Management: A new Public-Private Partnership framework was launched for Monrovia and Paynesville to improve waste collection, disposal, and recycling, aiming to tackle long-running garbage and public health risks. Clean Water for Children: Human rights lawyer Tiawan Saye Gongloe marked the Day of the African Child by pushing for universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene as a rights issue. Fisheries Transparency Pact: Liberia joined 15 countries signing the Mombasa Declaration to curb illegal fishing using better vessel data, licensing transparency, and shared enforcement tools. Energy Skills Boost: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission and the University of Liberia signed an MoU to develop an Energy Auditing curriculum, building local capacity for efficiency and regulatory compliance. Plastic Policy Pressure: Ghana’s plastic manufacturers urged a longer, funded transition ahead of a planned polystyrene foam ban—an issue with regional spillover for waste and pollution control. Migration Pressure: Liberia’s LRRRC estimates about 140,500 Burkinabe migrants in southeastern counties, warning of rising strain on health, education, land, and social cohesion. Mining Investment Scrutiny: A proposed US$600m Dugbe Gold project has been welcomed as job-creating, but calls are growing for stronger due diligence, transparency, and accountability to protect public benefits.

Fisheries Transparency Push: Liberia joined 15 countries signing the Mombasa Declaration at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, pledging better data on vessel ownership, licensing and movements to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing that harms marine life and livelihoods. Clean Water for Children: Human rights lawyer Tiawan Saye Gongloe marked the Day of the African Child by calling universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene a basic right for every child. Migration Pressure in the Southeast: Liberia’s LRRRC says about 140,500 Burkinabe migrants are in southeastern Liberia, stressing rising strain on health, education, land and social cohesion. Waste Management Upgrade: Monrovia and Paynesville launched a PPP framework to improve solid waste collection, disposal, recycling and environmental management. Energy Skills for Efficiency: LERC and the University of Liberia signed an MoU to develop Liberia’s first energy auditing curriculum, supporting a more efficient and reliable power sector. Agriculture Support Gap: A new agriculture census and survey highlights low access to subsidies, loans and transfers, plus gender gaps in land rights that limit productivity. Renewables Progress: EU-backed solar work in Greenville advanced with installation of 1,500 PV modules, moving the city toward cleaner electricity. Climate-Linked Conservation: Côte d’Ivoire and partners plan an ecological corridor linking Taï National Park to Liberia’s Grebo National Park to help wildlife movement and forest regeneration.

Solid Waste Upgrade: Monrovia and Paynesville unveiled a new public-private partnership framework to tackle overflowing dumpsites, weak collection coverage, and illegal dumping—aiming to improve waste collection, disposal, and recycling across Liberia’s urban corridor. Energy Skills for Efficiency: The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission and the University of Liberia signed an MoU to build the country’s first energy auditing curriculum, targeting energy efficiency, management, and regulatory compliance. Food Security Through Better Messaging: FAO urged West African communication teams to use strategic storytelling to strengthen resilience and food security as climate shocks strain agriculture. Farm Support Push: President Boakai renewed government focus on revitalizing agriculture—intensifying support for farmers to boost domestic production and cut import dependence. Climate, Resources, Peace at the UN: Liberia and DR Congo reaffirmed cooperation, including joint UN Security Council priorities on climate, natural resources, and conflict linked to extraction. Gender Gaps in Agriculture: A new census and survey highlight women’s constrained land rights and limited access to subsidies, loans, and transfers—key barriers to productivity. Tax Justice for Accountability: TJNA urged CSOs and media to drive tax justice and monitor revenue mobilization, linking fair taxation to development outcomes. Renewables Progress in Greenville: EU-backed solar work reached a milestone with 1,500 PV modules installed for electrification in Greenville and surrounding areas.

Energy & Power: The World Bank says Sub-Saharan Africa growth will slow in 2026 to 4.0% as higher energy costs and weaker demand bite, with Middle East conflict driving a global energy shock. Clean Energy in Liberia: EU-backed solar progress continues—Greenville’s Light Up Southeast project hits 1,500 PV module installations, while Buchanan receives new split electricity meters to expand connections. Capacity Building: LERC and the University of Liberia sign an MoU to develop an energy auditing curriculum, aiming to boost energy efficiency skills for Liberia’s power sector. Forests & Accountability: EcoCare Ghana and Civic Response train community forest monitors under the “Akofena Project,” supporting transparency and legal timber trade monitoring in Ghana and Liberia. Climate & Resilience: A West Africa rainforest reconnection effort is planned via an ecological corridor linking Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park to Liberia’s Grebo National Park. Governance & Civic Space: CHRAJ urges NNHRI-WA to tackle shrinking civic space, migration, detention conditions, and democratic governance. Sustainable Development Policy: Liberia’s decentralization push hinges on revenue sharing—local governments need reliable funds to deliver services like sanitation and drainage.

Human Rights & Civic Space: CHRAJ’s Dr Joseph Whittal urged West African rights bodies to respond together to shrinking civic space, migration, detention conditions and democratic governance gaps. Local Governance & Revenue: A new push argues Liberia’s decentralization hinges on real municipal revenue—linking the Local Government Act’s fiscal principles to the Revenue Sharing Law for sanitation, drainage, markets and planning. Climate & Forest Monitoring: Ghana and Liberia-linked “Akofena” community forest monitors training aims to strengthen public oversight and curb illegal forest activities in timber areas. Clean Energy in Liberia: EU-backed electrification moves forward: Greenville’s solar PV plant hits 1,500 modules installed, while Buchanan receives new split electricity meters to expand connections. Sustainable Development Partnerships: ActionAid’s International Secretary General Arthur Larok begins a week in Liberia to deepen work on climate justice, gender equality, youth and locally led development. Mining & Energy Investment: Liberia launches LIMEC 2026, pitching sustainable mining and a renewable energy agenda to attract over US$3bn in fresh investment.