AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAnti-Drug Crackdown: President Joseph Boakai has sacked senior officials and ordered further investigations after Liberia’s record cocaine seizures, including the burning of 4.2 metric tonnes worth about $336 million, with police leaders implicated. Local Governance & Infrastructure: The House of Representatives pledged top legislative priority to Boakai’s road agenda as the Gbarnga–Salayea Highway was commissioned, while a reinforced culvert in Harper District restored access for six communities. Public Health: In the region, DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,532 cases and 1,556 deaths, becoming the world’s second-largest on record as response gaps and weak contact tracing slow containment. Diplomacy & Services: The U.S. says routine visa processing in Abuja will end from August 1, shifting applicants to regional hubs including Monrovia. Culture & Women’s Empowerment: ActionAid Liberia and partners will host the free 2026 National Cultural Festival in Paynesville on August 1 under the theme “Our Culture, Our Pride: Empowering Women and Girls.” Education & Peace: Dr. Ibn Chambas urged Liberia to link education to national peace and security, warning that exclusion and youth hopelessness fuel instability.
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