AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Skills: Energy Transition Africa says it has lined up training for 15 Pan-African Fellows after selecting “Cohort Zero” from 231 applications across eight countries, aiming to boost Africa’s energy capacity. Forestry & Cocoa: Mongabay investigates why forests are vanishing in southeastern Liberia’s cocoa frontier, tracing rapid expansion to profits and pressure on remaining rainforest. Maritime & Security: Liberia-linked shipping is again in the spotlight as Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Mykolaiv port, including a vessel flagged in Liberia. Public Safety: Liberia National Police ordered Morlu “armed and dangerous” after claiming credible intelligence about a firearm seized during the July 17 protest, urging officers not to confront him alone. Education & Connectivity: LTA launches a US$500,000 plan to connect 156 public high schools with Starlink internet, with county-led installation support. Petroleum Reform: House and Senate have harmonized the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Bill, moving it toward passage. Tax Modernization: LRA expands training on its automated loan purchase platform in four counties as it prepares for broader digital tax reforms.
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