AGP Executive Report

Maritime Climate Policy: The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework talks in London ended with the carbon-pricing core largely intact, but the U.S. and oil-producing states kept pushing to weaken it—votes were deferred as negotiators aim for a possible resolution by end-2026. Wildlife Health in Liberia: Rescued lab chimpanzees at Liberia sanctuaries are getting “head-to-toe” checks—blood and fecal tests, ultrasounds, dental work, and mobility exams—to guide lifelong care. Solar Tech Boom (Africa): A new analysis says Africa’s solar growth is bigger than official stats show, with much of the boom coming from distributed systems that are often missed in reporting. Digital GBV Reporting: CHI and My Watchman are launching confidential digital reporting for sexual and gender-based violence in New Kru Town, linking survivors to referrals and support. Telecom Regulation & Access: Liberia’s LTA is pushing consumer support closer to people, including a new center in Buchanan, as it expands its digital inclusion agenda. Education Scholarships: University of Liberia signed a partnership expected to fund 97% of online tuition for 200+ students via heavily subsidized scholarships. Credit for More Borrowers: Liberia’s Central Bank and Banking Institute are training lenders on an enhanced collateral registry to expand movable-asset financing. Mining Update: Zodiac Gold reported trenching that confirms a second 1.8km gold trend at its Todi project in Liberia.

Digital GBV Support: CHI and My Watchman™ are launching confidential digital reporting for sexual and gender-based violence in New Kru Town, aiming to connect survivors to referrals, case tracking, and support services. Justice & Accountability: A FrontPage Africa/New Narratives survey says 9 in 10 Liberians want a War and Economic Crimes Court, and 9 in 10 won’t vote for lawmakers who oppose it—highlighting a strong push for war-crimes justice. Telecom Regulation: LTA’s digital transformation is moving ahead with a new Consumer Support Center in Buchanan to bring help closer to users. Finance Access: The Central Bank and Banking Institute are training loan officers on an enhanced collateral registry for movable asset financing, targeting more transparent credit decisions beyond land-and-house-only borrowers. Energy & Courts: ELTEL has taken its US$355K judgment dispute with LEC to the Supreme Court, seeking a mandamus to compel payment. Elections Readiness: NEC unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan with US$75M for digital transformation and stronger public confidence ahead of 2029 elections. Education Upskilling: STRIVE is strengthening Liberia’s TVET pipeline with a structured electricity curriculum at the Monrovia Vocational Training Center. Governance & Economy: Finance Minister Ngafuan argues for stronger domestic financing and smarter spending as aid shrinks and global shocks hit local prices. Health & Research: CARI is running a four-day seminar showcasing technologies to boost domestic food production and help farmers apply research directly.

Liberia Justice Shake-Up: President Boakai removed Justice Minister Oswald Tweh and Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah as the $336M cocaine case moves forward, appointing Betty Lamin-Blamo as Minister of Justice and Abrahim Boimah Sillah as Solicitor General—raising fresh questions about timing and prosecution readiness. NEC Electoral Modernization: The National Elections Commission launched a 2026–2030 Strategic Plan with a US$75M budget focus on institutional reform, digital transformation, and public confidence ahead of the 2029 elections. CBL Credit Boost: Liberia’s Central Bank rolled out an Enhanced Collateral Registry to digitize movable and immovable property registration, aiming to expand secured lending and improve access to finance. Education Scholarships: The University of Liberia signed a partnership expected to fund 97% of online tuition for 200+ students via Luxembourg’s EBU, plus new study-abroad pathways. Agritech for Food Security: CARI unveiled new technologies and research findings to help farmers raise productivity and cut reliance on imports. Health & Care: Former lab chimpanzees at Humane World for Animals Liberia received full “head-to-toe” medical checks, including dental care and heart/lung assessments. Regional Tech in Conservation: A drone-based training push across African nature reserves is bringing protected-area technicians hands-on skills in modern wildlife protection tools. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak is worsening, with reported cases and deaths climbing toward record levels and renewed emphasis on surveillance, labs, treatment, and vaccination.

WHO Leadership Race: Belgium has formally nominated physician Hans Henri Kluge to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as WHO Director-General, with nominations due Sept 24 and the election at the 2027 World Health Assembly. Justice System Shake-up: President Boakai removed Justice Minister Oswald Tweh and Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah in the middle of the $336M cocaine bust probe, appointing Betty Lamin-Blamo as Minister of Justice and Abrahim Boimah Sillah as Solicitor General. Immunization Governance: Liberia’s Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. was named First Vice Chair of Africa’s Continental Immunization Advisory Council, alongside Mercy Ahun (Chair) and Roy Onyango Otieno (Second Vice Chair). Election Tech & Reform: NEC launched a US$75M 2026–2030 Strategic Plan focused on institutional reform, digital transformation, and restoring public confidence ahead of 2029 elections. Food Tech for Farmers: CARI rolled out new agricultural technologies via a four-day seminar in Bong to help farmers boost productivity and food security. Digital Finance Infrastructure: CBL launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry to digitize movable and immovable property registration and expand secured lending. Wildlife Tech Training: Connected Conservation Foundation is training protected area technicians across Africa on drones, thermal tools, and monitoring systems for anti-poaching work. Mining Update: Zodiac Gold reported trenching results at Liberia’s Todi Gold Project, confirming a second 1.8km mineralized trend at Lewis North. Health Security Context: DRC Ebola figures continue to climb, with recent reporting placing cases and deaths in the thousands as vaccination efforts expand.

Ebola Watch: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak keeps worsening, with lab-confirmed deaths reported at 3,007 and cases at 6,186 as health teams track thousands of contacts and expand vaccination efforts. Liberia Peace Museum Prep: Liberia wraps up a Rwanda study mission to learn how to build a proposed Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum—aimed at turning reconciliation into lasting institutions, not just speeches. CBL Digital Finance: The Central Bank of Liberia launches an Enhanced Collateral Registry to digitize movable and immovable asset registration, improve secured lending, and boost credit access through better collateral verification. Health Crisis—Kidney Disease: A new report says about 800,000 Liberians likely have kidney disease, with most cases preventable but many people missing early screening and facing limited dialysis capacity. Mining Tech Update: Zodiac Gold reports first-pass trenching at its Todi Gold Project in Liberia, confirming a second 1.8km mineralized trend at Lewis North. Education & Tech in Schools: President Boakai and First Lady dedicate a renovated public school in Bomi with a modern computer lab, mini clinic, and resource center. Governance & Elections: NEC sets out a 2026–2030 Strategic Plan focused on strengthening election readiness between electoral cycles. Energy Infrastructure: West Africa expands cross-border power links with 4,000km of transmission lines, improving electricity access for countries including Liberia. Shipping Security: Multiple tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raise new risks for global maritime routes, including a Liberia-flagged vessel reported hit by projectiles.

Digital Finance & Credit: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry, letting lenders register movable and immovable assets digitally and link with land and national ID systems—aimed at expanding secured lending and reducing collateral verification problems. Healthcare Infrastructure: Liberia is upgrading Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita with new emergency and ICU plans plus staff housing, pushing specialized care beyond Monrovia. Public Health Pressure: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, with WHO warning it’s still out of control—another reminder of how fast health systems can be overwhelmed. Power & Connectivity: West Africa is extending cross-border electricity links with 4,000km of transmission lines, including upgrades that improved access for millions across countries such as Liberia. Governance & Elections: NEC is rolling out its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to strengthen election readiness between electoral cycles. Reconciliation Museum Planning: Liberia’s Rwanda study mission wrapped up on lessons for a proposed Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum, supported by UNDP. Education & Tech Access: A renovated public school in Bomi was dedicated with a modern computer lab, clinic, and learning resources to boost education and tech-enabled support. International Spotlight: Five Liberian students won UK Chevening Scholarships, expanding leadership and skills pipelines.

Student Food Contract Scrutiny: Australia’s USyd contracted Compass Australia to cater its $5 student meal program, as Compass Group faces allegations of UN bribery, labor and consumer violations, and past food mislabeling concerns. Liberia Finance Tech: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry to digitize movable and immovable asset registration, aiming to expand secured lending and reduce collateral verification problems. Credit Market Boost: Bankers say the registry could unlock more credit by improving lender confidence and cutting risks like double-pledging. Health Tech Gap: Reporting warns that about 800,000 Liberians may have kidney disease, with most cases preventable but under-detected, and dialysis capacity still strained. Healthcare Infrastructure: Liberia broke ground and dedicated upgrades at Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, including plans for an emergency room and ICU. Maritime Safety & Emissions: Multiple reports track attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while IMO shipping decarbonisation talks resume with Net-Zero Framework and carbon pricing debates shaping global rules. Education & Tech Access: The First Family dedicated a renovated public school in Bomi with a modern computer lab, mini clinic, and resource center. Women’s Empowerment: LIFE Inc. ran a girls’ empowerment camp using football to tackle rights, health education, and future planning. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpassed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, with WHO warning it remains out of control.

CBL & Credit Access: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to digitize movable and immovable asset registration, link with land and ID databases, and boost secured lending—aimed at expanding credit and reducing collateral verification risks. Financial Inclusion Reality Check: A commentary warns that “inclusion” can turn into debt inclusion if credit growth isn’t matched with borrower support and better loan performance. Healthcare Infrastructure: Liberia is upgrading Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita with new housing for staff plus plans for an emergency room, ICU, and more duplexes—part of a push to decentralize specialized care. Kidney Disease Crisis: Reporting highlights that about 800,000 Liberians may have kidney disease, with most cases preventable but often missed due to weak screening and late care. Girls Empowerment: LIFE Inc. ran a Girls Empowerment Camp using football to tackle menstrual hygiene, rights, and future planning—while pointing to gaps in what happens after the camp. Aviation Safety Culture: Liberia Civil Aviation Authority held a 10-day Safety Management System training to shift the sector toward earlier risk prevention. Shipping & Climate Talks: Global IMO net-zero negotiations continue amid disputes over carbon pricing and feasibility of alternative fuels, while separate reports note tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz involving a Liberia-flagged vessel. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths as response efforts struggle to keep up.

Ebola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,911 deaths, with WHO warning the outbreak is still out of control as vaccination efforts ramp up amid insecurity and health-system strain. Public Health (Liberia): A new report says about 800,000 Liberians likely have kidney disease, with many cases preventable through early urine testing—but weak screening and painkiller overuse are pushing people toward fatal kidney failure. Healthcare Infrastructure (Liberia): Liberia is expanding specialized care beyond Monrovia, with major upgrades underway at the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, including new emergency and ICU facilities. Finance & Digital Systems (Liberia): The Central Bank of Liberia and partners launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry to help businesses unlock credit using a wider range of assets. Financial Inclusion (Liberia): The World Bank also framed the collateral registry as a “new chapter” for financial inclusion—if it translates into real lending. Shipping & Climate Policy (Liberia-linked): Ahead of IMO Net-Zero talks in London, Liberia-backed proposals and Greek shipowners are pushing for emission rules that match fuel availability and affordability. Aviation Safety (Liberia): Liberia Civil Aviation Authority training aims to shift aviation safety toward a prevention culture using a Safety Management System approach. Science & Education (Liberia): Liberia Dujar University College launched a three-year sustainable development plan, including simulation labs and campus health support.

Healthcare Decentralization: Liberia is upgrading Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County—new housing for staff plus ground-breaking for an emergency room, ICU, and more duplexes—part of a push to expand specialized care beyond Monrovia. Financial Inclusion Tech: The Central Bank of Liberia and partners launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to help businesses unlock credit by registering and searching security interests in pledged assets. Digital Payments for Trade: A new push for interoperable digital payments is helping Liberian cross-border traders move money without carrying cash, reducing risk and speeding transactions. Maritime Climate Policy: Liberia-backed shipping proposals are gaining attention ahead of IMO talks, as global negotiators debate net-zero rules and carbon pricing for international shipping. Maritime Governance & Fisheries: Sixteen nations adopted the Mombasa Declaration on fisheries transparency, aiming to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing using low-cost transparency reforms. Aviation Safety Culture: Liberia Civil Aviation Authority is running a 10-day Safety Management System training to shift the sector toward prevention and routine hazard reporting. Public Health Pressure: A report warns 800,000 Liberians have kidney disease, with most cases preventable but often missed due to weak screening and late care. Energy & Investment: LPRA opened prequalification for Liberia’s 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, inviting offshore exploration-ready companies. Education & Capacity: Liberia Dujar University College launched a three-year sustainable development plan, while Tubman University held a faculty refresher workshop including responsible use of emerging technologies like AI. Regional Peace Memory: A Liberian delegation studying Rwanda’s reconciliation museum model is laying groundwork for a proposed Liberia Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum.

ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled four publications on its peacekeeping and peacemaking interventions, including a detailed volume covering ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau (1990–2003), with lessons and recommendations for future operations. Liberia Digital Finance: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to modernize secured lending, letting lenders register and search collateral interests via a digital platform—aimed at expanding credit for MSMEs and entrepreneurs. Liberia Oil & Gas Readiness: The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority opened prequalification for the 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, setting criteria for offshore exploration experience and technical/financial capacity ahead of a Q4 launch. Liberia Health Infrastructure: Construction is underway on the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Regional Diagnostic Center in Bong, designed to expand advanced lab testing beyond Monrovia. Liberia Higher Education Capacity: Tubman University ran a faculty refresher workshop focused on teaching quality, research integrity, and responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI. Ebola Vaccines in Congo: DR Congo began Ebola vaccination using the Ervebo vaccine for frontline workers as the outbreak spreads, with trials underway for a strain-specific jab. Digital Payments in Liberia: A report highlights how payment interoperability is changing cross-border trade for Liberian women traders—reducing the need to carry cash.

Liberia Finance & Credit Tech: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to modernize secured lending, letting lenders register and search collateral interests via a digital platform under Liberia’s Secured Transactions Law—aimed at expanding credit for MSMEs and entrepreneurs. Liberia Oil & Gas Licensing: Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) opened prequalification for the 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, with eligibility valid for five years and assessments focused on offshore exploration capacity, finances, and experience; the round is set for Q4. Digital Payments in Liberia: A new report highlights how digital payments interoperability is reducing cash risks for cross-border traders and small businesses, with Liberia positioned alongside regional efforts to connect payment systems. Health Infrastructure: Construction is underway on the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Regional Diagnostic Center in Bong to decentralize advanced lab testing and reduce patient travel to Monrovia. Education & Tech Skills: William V. S. Tubman University ran a faculty refresher workshop emphasizing modern teaching, academic integrity, research, and responsible use of emerging technologies including AI. Ebola Response (Regional): DR Congo began Ebola vaccinations using Ervebo for frontline workers as the outbreak spreads across multiple provinces. Ghana Tech/Policy Signals: Ghana’s GTEC published a list of 100 unrecognized universities (quality assurance concerns), while the World Bank flagged major transport gaps and road safety costs.

Higher Education Oversight: Ghana’s GTEC published a list of 100 unrecognised universities (as of Aug 28, 2026), warning the public to do due diligence on certificates—one listed school is Christian University College Monrovia, Liberia. Digital Finance for Trade: Liberia’s cross-border traders are seeing faster, safer payments as digital payment interoperability expands, reducing the need to carry cash. Credit Access Upgrade: Liberia’s Central Bank launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry to let lenders register and verify collateral digitally, aiming to boost secured lending for MSMEs. Agri-Tech Growth: Nigeria’s UfarmX says it has enabled $6.8m in agricultural commerce across Nigeria, Senegal and Liberia using blockchain-based credit scoring and market access tools. Health Infrastructure: Liberia Dujar University College launched a three-year sustainable development plan, including simulation labs and a campus health center. Oil & Gas Pipeline: LPRA opened prequalification for Liberia’s 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, with offshore exploration eligibility set to last five years. Ebola Response (Regional): DR Congo began Ebola vaccination using Ervebo for frontline workers as the outbreak spreads in hard conditions.

Liberia Tech & Health: Ebola Response (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun Ebola vaccinations, prioritizing frontline workers with the Ervebo vaccine while trials look for a licensed jab for the outbreak’s strain; the campaign comes as cases and deaths climb and the response faces insecurity and displacement. Liberia Digital Finance: CBL Collateral Registry: Liberia’s Central Bank launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to modernize secured lending—letting lenders register and search collateral interests via a digital platform to expand credit access for MSMEs. Liberia Energy & Data: LPRA Petroleum Prequalification: The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority opened prequalification for the 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, assessing technical and financial readiness for offshore exploration deals. Liberia Education & Labs: Dujar University Plan: Liberia Dujar University College rolled out a three-year sustainable development plan with new infrastructure and simulation laboratories. Liberia Research Capacity: Tubman Faculty Workshop: William V. S. Tubman University ran a faculty refresher workshop focused on teaching quality, integrity, and responsible use of emerging tech including AI. Regional Tech & Climate: GMET WMO Training Centre (Ghana): Ghana is moving to host a WMO regional training centre to link forecasting operations with university research and strengthen climate resilience skills. Africa Payments: Interoperability for Women Traders (Liberia): A report highlights how digital payment interoperability is reducing the risks of carrying cash for cross-border traders, with Liberia included in the broader shift.

Liberia’s secured lending gets a boost: The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to help lenders and borrowers register and verify collateral through a modern digital platform, aiming to expand credit access for MSMEs and entrepreneurs. Ebola response in the region: The Democratic Republic of Congo began vaccinating people against Ebola, prioritizing frontline workers with the Ervebo vaccine while trials continue for a jab tailored to the current strain. Digital money for trade: A report highlights how digital payment interoperability is changing cross-border commerce for Liberian women traders, reducing the need to carry cash. Health infrastructure outside Monrovia: Construction is underway on the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Regional Diagnostic Center in Bong, designed to expand advanced lab testing and reduce patient travel. Higher education capacity: William V. S. Tubman University ran a faculty refresher workshop focused on teaching methods, academic integrity, research, exam management, ethics, wellbeing, and responsible use of emerging tech including AI. Oil sector preparations: Liberia’s Petroleum Regulatory Authority opened prequalification for the 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, inviting offshore exploration investors to qualify ahead of talks. National healing plans: A Liberia government delegation is studying Rwanda and South Africa’s peace and memorial approaches to shape a proposed Liberia Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum. Drug enforcement debate: Liberian lawmakers and rights groups are pushing for stronger, more credible anti-drug institutions and faster, fairer prosecutions—not just arrests and destruction of seized narcotics.

Financial Tech & Inclusion: The Central Bank of Liberia launched an Enhanced Collateral Registry System to help lenders register and verify pledged assets, aiming to expand secured lending for entrepreneurs, small businesses, farmers, and other borrowers. Digital Payments: A new push for interoperable digital payments is changing cross-border trade for Liberian women traders, reducing the need to carry cash and making it easier to pay and receive goods. Health Tech & Public Health: DR Congo began Ebola vaccinations to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record, prioritizing frontline workers with the Ervebo vaccine while trials continue for the current strain. Higher Education: Dujar University College rolled out a three-year Sustainable Development Plan and fundraising drive, while Tubman University ran a faculty refresher workshop focused on teaching quality and responsible use of emerging technologies. Healthcare Infrastructure: A regional diagnostic center is under construction in Bong to expand specialized lab testing beyond Monrovia. Oil & Gas Governance: Liberia opened prequalification for the 2026 Direct Negotiation Petroleum Licensing Round, inviting offshore exploration investors and setting eligibility criteria for technical and financial readiness. Agritech: Nigeria’s UfarmX says it has enabled $6.8m in agricultural commerce across Nigeria, Senegal, and Liberia, using data and credit scoring to support smallholder farmers. Cyber Law: President Boakai signed Liberia’s Cybercrime Act and Data Protection Act into law to curb digital crime and protect personal data. Education Policy Debate: A coalition urged protection of Comprehensive Sexuality Education from misinformation, arguing for evidence-based delivery to address teen pregnancy and violence. Accountability Watch: Coverage intensified around Liberia’s drug-enforcement credibility, with calls for independent investigation and warnings about unequal justice.