AGP Executive Report

Ebola Alarm in Congo: The WHO says the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is now “spreading rapidly,” with fears it’s bigger than first reported—violence and insecurity are making containment harder, and the rare Bundibugyo strain has no targeted vaccine or treatment. Liberia Football Revival: Liberia appoints Moroccan coach Mohammed Adil Erradi to lead the Lone Star toward AFCON 2027 and World Cup qualifiers, with government backing pledged. Sports Diplomacy: TOLAC 2026 ends with a Gambia–Canary Islands MoU to boost traditional wrestling through youth and cultural exchange. Media & Accountability: Liberia’s Press Union urges journalists to focus more on the energy sector, while Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls on auditors to resist political interference. Politics at Home: Fresh tension in Liberia’s ruling circles grows after Nyumalin’s “dog-cat” attack on the NIMBO movement linked to Deputy Speaker Fallah. Global Court Climate Push: The UN General Assembly backs a landmark ICJ climate ruling—Liberia voted against.

Ebola Compassion Call Amid Rising Fear: Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly urged calm, measured, compassionate response as unrest and stigma spread during the outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where a rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine and an attack on an Ebola hospital has heightened tensions. Courtroom Twist: A U.S. judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, citing selective or vindictive prosecution—an abrupt turn after a politically charged deportation saga. Liberia Football Momentum: Liberia’s Lone Star appointed Moroccan coach Mohammed Adil Erradi to drive AFCON 2027 qualification, while Watanga FC clinched the LFA First Division title with a 3-1 win over Gardnerville. Women’s Football Spotlight: Ghana’s Gender Ministry backed the Black Maidens ahead of crucial U-17 qualifiers against Liberia. Media & Accountability Push: Press Union of Liberia urged stronger energy-sector reporting, and Liberia’s government addressed weaknesses flagged in a major revenue audit.

Press Freedom & Energy Reporting: PUL President Julius Kanubah urged journalists to focus harder on Liberia’s energy sector, saying better coverage can strengthen transparency as the country struggles with electricity access, affordability, and reliability. SRHR & Data Sovereignty: Liberia’s U.S. health compact is sparking fresh debate: an Informal Working Group warns that sexual and reproductive health rights and Liberia’s control of health data must stay protected as the five-year, US$176m deal rolls out. Climate Justice at the UN: A UN General Assembly vote endorsed a landmark ICJ climate ruling, reinforcing that countries have legal duties to cut emissions—Vanuatu called it a historic win for vulnerable states. Ebola Alarm in Central Africa: WHO-backed reporting highlights a fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, with deaths and suspected cases rising and fears of spread beyond the epicenter. Liberia Governance & Oversight: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged auditors to resist political interference, while Liberia’s revenue agencies push reforms after a compliance audit flagged weaknesses in revenue collection and reconciliation. Football & National Pride: Liberia appointed Moroccan coach Mohammed Adil Erradi for Lone Star revival, as Watanga FC clinched the LFA First Division title.

MoU in Sports Diplomacy: TOLAC 2026 wrapped in The Gambia with a new MoU linking the Gambia and Canary Islands wrestling federations, aiming to boost traditional wrestling through cultural exchange and youth development. Liberia’s Accountability Push: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged African auditors to resist political interference as Monrovia hosts AFROSAI-E discussions on stronger public financial oversight. Ebola Watch: WHO says the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is accelerating—hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths—raising fears as field operations scale up. Liberian Youth on the Front Foot: Youth groups warn poverty and unemployment are squeezing families, while a new gender-based violence taskforce gives young Liberians a platform to report and demand justice. Media Links Grow: Liberia’s Publishers Association met Moroccan media officials to explore partnerships for peace and a stronger regional media agenda. Football Focus: Liberia’s Lone Star appointed Moroccan coach Mohammed Adil Erradi, while Ghana’s U17 “Black Maidens” step up for a key showdown with Liberia.

Ebola Alarm: WHO says the new Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC is moving fast—at least 139 deaths and 600 suspected cases—with officials warning numbers will rise as response ramps up. Public Health Reality Check: The strain is rare and there’s no vaccine, while conflict, displacement, and delayed testing are making containment harder. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a climate justice resolution after an International Court of Justice opinion affirmed countries have a legal duty to act on climate change. Liberia Football Revival: Liberia appoints Moroccan coach Mohammed A. Erradi to lead the Lone Star toward AFCON 2027 qualification. Capitol Court Twist: Liberia’s Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the Capitol arson trial proceedings, adding fresh uncertainty to a politically charged case. Media Links: Liberia’s Publishers Association holds its first meeting with a Moroccan media official, pushing for stronger regional press collaboration.

Ebola Emergency: WHO has declared a public health emergency as the DRC’s rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak surges—over 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths reported, with Uganda already hit—raising urgent fears for crowded, conflict-affected areas and cross-border spread. Liberia Accountability & Governance: Liberia’s GAC compliance audit has forced the government to admit major weaknesses in revenue collection and reconciliation, while lawmakers press on other oversight fights, including a Capitol arson trial now frozen by the Supreme Court. Water & Public Trust: LWSC’s claim that 76% of Liberians have safe water is sparking fresh political pressure, with calls to summon the LWSC boss over how the figure was calculated. Youth & Culture: A new youth-led taskforce targets sexual violence across all 15 counties, and Liberia’s football momentum grows with the appointment of Moroccan coach Mohammed Erradi and Watanga FC’s First Division title win. Media & Health Policy: WHO recognized Liberia’s NFVCB and Liberian public health experts in tobacco control awards.

Telecom Tension in Monrovia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) Chairman Clarence Massaquoi is pushing ahead with a controversial plan to end the TIA deal and shift to NUMTEL Liberia, even as lawmakers and the Justice Ministry warn against moving too fast—insiders fear TIA could seek an injunction. Water Accountability Push: Rep. Musa Hassan Bility is moving to summon LWSC boss Mohammed Ali over claims that 76% of Liberians have safe water, after the House failed to meet due to quorum. Capitol Arson Trial Paused: Liberia’s Supreme Court has frozen the Capitol Building arson case in Criminal Court “A,” halting proceedings after defense lawyers challenged jury selection. Ebola Aftershocks: New reporting highlights how Ebola survivors in Liberia still struggle to rebuild lives years after the 2014–16 outbreak. Sports & Culture: Morocco’s Mohammed A. Erradi is appointed Lone Stars coach on a three-year mission toward AFCON 2027, while Liberia’s noise-pollution crackdown ramps up with fines and speaker confiscations.

AFCON 2027 Draw: Nigeria’s Super Eagles learned their 2027 AFCON qualifying rivals in Cairo—Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, and Madagascar—while Ghana will face Ivory Coast in a high-profile group, and Cape Verde lands with Mali, Rwanda, and Liberia. Liberia Football Rebuild: Liberia also moved fast off the pitch: Moroccan coach Mohammed A. Erradi was appointed head coach on a three-year deal, tasked with steering the Lone Stars toward AFCON 2027. Capitol Hill Courtroom Shock: Liberia’s Supreme Court has ordered an immediate halt to the Capitol arson trial in Criminal Court “A,” pausing proceedings after defense lawyers challenged jury selection. Sanitation & Digital Governance: Monrovia’s MCC announced new municipal sanitation rules under a PPP waste framework starting July 1 in selected districts, while the National Lottery Authority signed with Seven Blue Liberia for an online licensing and regulatory system. Public Health & Safety: Liberia’s EPA launched a crackdown on noise pollution, with enforcement and fines aimed at churches, bars, nightclubs, and street events. Ebola Watch: Across the region, Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to escalate, with WHO declaring a public health emergency.

Sanitation Push Hits the Streets: Monrovia City Corporation rolled out new municipal sanitation rules and a PPP solid-waste plan, shifting household collection to district-based Community-Based Enterprises and larger-business waste to SMEs—starting July 1 in Districts 7, 8, 9 and 16. Telecom Tension: Inside the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, unease is growing over leadership plans to replace the TIA arrangement with a new NUMTEL deal, with lawmakers and the Ministry of Justice reportedly urging caution. Lone Stars Get a New Coach: Moroccan-Belgian Adil Mohamed Erradi has taken over Liberia’s men’s national team on a three-year contract, tasked with driving progress toward 2027 AFCON qualification. Diplomacy Under Fire: The Citizens Action Movement says attacks on Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti are a “smear campaign,” rejecting claims she used public resources for personal branding. Ebola Alarm Regionally: WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC a public health emergency of international concern, with cases and fears spreading toward Uganda. Noise Crackdown: Liberia’s EPA says noise pollution is “not under control,” launching police-backed enforcement with fines and possible speaker confiscations.

Noise Crackdown: Liberia’s EPA has launched its first major, police-backed crackdown on noise pollution—targeting churches, mosques, bars, nightclubs and street parties—with new sound limits, fines, and even speaker confiscations. Public Health Warning: Experts say the “noise as normal” culture is turning into a health problem, and that community awareness will decide whether the rules stick. Cultural Unity: In Kakata, Kpelle Unification Day was marked with renewed calls for peace, cultural renewal, youth empowerment and national unity. Ebola Alert Regionally: Across the border, WHO has declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo a global health emergency, with hundreds of suspected cases and no vaccine for the strain—raising pressure on cross-border preparedness. Arts & Media Spotlight: Merck Foundation announced its 2025 media recognition awards, honoring journalists across Africa for work on diabetes and hypertension awareness.

Ebola Emergency Watch: The World Health Organization has declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern, with Africa CDC reporting hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths, plus a confirmed case reaching Uganda—raising fears of wider spread as the strain has no targeted vaccine or treatment. Liberia Aftermath Spotlight: Even after the 2014–2016 Ebola crisis ended, survivors in Liberia and Sierra Leone say life has been slow to restart—widows, orphans, and people living with lasting disabilities still struggle for basic support. Justice & Trust: Liberia’s Judiciary has rejected social media claims about Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay ordering a jury-tampering probe, calling the reports false and warning against misinformation. Sports & Culture: Ghana and Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 World Cup but miss AFCON top-seed status for the 2027 qualifying draw; meanwhile, Liberia’s Kpelle community marked its first anniversary in Kakata, calling for unity and cultural preservation.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern, with 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths reported and a confirmed case detected in Kinshasa—far from the Ituri epicenter—while Uganda also reports cases linked to travel. Cross-Border Pressure: Health officials say the outbreak likely began in late April around mining towns Mongwalu and Rwampara, and the latest strain has no vaccine, raising fears as surveillance and preparedness ramp up across the region. Liberia Governance & Trust: Liberia’s Chief Justice publicly denied social media claims of an order to investigate jury tampering in the US$6.2m Tweah corruption case, while the police IG ordered a fresh probe into the mysterious death of Charles Kollie. Arts & Culture Spotlight: Morocco announced a cooperation agenda with Liberia ahead of its National Day, including cultural diplomacy—a reminder that arts and heritage are part of diplomacy, not just decoration.

Ebola Emergency in Congo: The WHO has declared a fresh Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern, with officials reporting 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths so far, and warning against border closures as the virus spreads from eastern mining towns and crosses into Uganda. Health & Care Capacity: The Africa CDC says the strain has no vaccine yet, putting pressure on rapid protection and cross-border surveillance. Digital Trust Talk: At ID4Africa, the World Bank pushed the idea that digital identity only works when safeguards protect people across the full data journey—an issue that matters for public confidence. Liberia–Morocco Culture & Water: Morocco announced a phased cooperation agenda with Liberia ahead of its National Day, spotlighting water security, agriculture, maritime ties, and cultural diplomacy. Arts & Heritage Spotlight: A feature on Sowei mask art highlights how Liberia and Sierra Leone’s women’s initiation traditions can inspire new visual storytelling. Sports Moment: Ghana’s women’s 4x100 relay made history with bronze at the African Championships, with Liberia taking silver.

Ebola Emergency: Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province is facing a fast-moving Ebola outbreak, with health officials reporting 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths, and warning that the virus has already crossed into Uganda. Liberia Accountability Watch: In Liberia, the Judiciary has publicly denied social media claims that Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay ordered a jury-tampering probe in the US$6.2 million Samuel D. Tweah case—calling the report false and misleading. Corruption Probe Escalates: Less than a week after Tweah’s acquittal, former minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. was summoned by the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce over an alleged US$20.5 million rice subsidy misuse. Arts & Culture Lens: A spotlight on Sowei mask art explains how West African designs and symbolism can inspire culturally rich storyboards. Sports Moment: Ghana’s women’s 4x100 relay made history with a bronze at the African Athletics Championships, while Liberia took silver in the same event.

Liberian Judiciary Pushback: Liberia’s Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay and the Judiciary Communications Office have rejected a circulating claim that he ordered an investigation into alleged jury tampering in a US$6.2 million corruption case—calling the report “false, misleading” and politically damaging. Police Probe Deepens: In Bong County, Liberia’s Police IG Gregory O. W. Coleman has ordered a fresh internal investigation into the mysterious death of Charles Kollie, after a leaked social media video raised questions about his release from custody. Diplomacy & Culture: Morocco says it will boost cooperation with Liberia on water security, agriculture, maritime ties, and cultural diplomacy ahead of Morocco’s National Day. Arts & Heritage: A spotlight on the Sowei mask explains how West African women’s initiation art carries symbolism that can inspire culturally grounded storytelling. Sports & Community: Norfolk’s expanded Juneteenth celebration is set for Town Point Park, with music, family activities, and fireworks.

Ebola Emergency: Eastern Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 65 people, with hundreds more suspected, as Africa CDC steps up cross-border surveillance and sequencing in Ituri. Liberia–Morocco Boost: Morocco’s diplomats outline phased cooperation with Liberia on water security, agriculture, maritime ties, and cultural diplomacy ahead of Morocco’s National Day. Judiciary Pushback: Liberia’s Judiciary rejects claims of Chief Justice involvement in alleged US$6.2m jury tampering, calling the reports false and misleading. Police Probe: Liberia’s IG orders a fresh internal investigation into the mysterious death of Charles Kollie after public outcry over his release from custody. Arts & Culture Spotlight: What is Sowei mask art? A quick guide to the West African women’s initiation symbol and how its patterns and meanings can inspire storyboards. Democracy & Youth: NIMD wraps a five-day Democracy School for youth across parties, training them to engage beyond election season. Global Stage: India prepares major India-Africa summits in New Delhi, with Liberia set to join.