AGP Executive Report

World Cup Watch Parties: The FIFA final is set to draw massive audiences, with fans in far-flung places like Antarctica gathering around TVs and projectors for a “home from home” feel. Liberia Protest & Safety: Liberia National Police says a vehicle used to advertise the STAND protest was stopped for serious mechanical defects, stressing road safety and warning against violence. Democracy & Representation Debate: The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) weighs in on the House plan to expand electoral districts, urging constitutional process and credible population data. Constituency Accountability: Naymote launches a nationwide monitoring of lawmakers during the legislative constituency break, tracking visits, town halls, media engagements, and follow-up on community issues. Media & Entertainment: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) may be invited to broadcast on DStv across Africa, potentially boosting the station’s reach for viewers at home and in the diaspora. Arts & Culture: A new graduation at Christ Embassy TVET highlights skills in music and fashion design, while a profile celebrates Mandingo artist ROCKASH and the role of folk music in keeping identity alive.

Liberia Arts & Media: DStv Liberia is bringing World Cup fever to Monrovia with grand finale watch parties, after delivering all 104 matches in high definition. Broadcast Access: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) may soon join DStv’s satellite platform across Africa after an invitation from CGI, potentially boosting visibility for local programming. Independence Culture: Dr. Herbert Brewer has been named Liberia’s 179th Independence Day orator, a historian and academic with deep ties to African American and Atlantic World studies. TVET & Fashion: Christ Embassy Vocational School graduated 835 students across trades including fashion design, music, ICT, hospitality, and beauty care. Health & Community Trust: Residents accuse JFK Medical Center of burning infectious waste, while management denies it—an issue now drawing calls for EPA and Ministry of Health action. Music & Resistance: A new pan-African music project, “Kotelemela Bolingo” (“Resistance and Love”), spotlights culture as a tool for liberation. Civic Rights: LNP reiterates it will protect peaceful protest ahead of the STAND demonstration, warning against violence.

Liberian TV & diaspora access: LBS may soon join DStv’s satellite platform across Africa after CGI invited the Liberia Broadcasting System to uplink its programming, a major boost for local visibility. Music & culture: A film festival spotlighting pan-Africanism’s history and a new resistance-and-love album, “Kotelemela Bolinga,” add fresh cultural energy for Liberian audiences. Education & skills: Christ Embassy TVET graduated 835 students, with tracks ranging from fashion design and music to ICT, hospitality, and construction. Health & accountability: Residents of JFK Medical Center’s Upper Sinkor area accuse the hospital of burning infectious waste, while the Lutheran Church moves to reopen Phebe Hospital after a staff go-slow. Sports media hype: DStv Liberia hosted World Cup semi-final/final watch parties in Monrovia, keeping football fever local. Civic life: Police assured peaceful protest rights ahead of the STAND demonstration on July 17.

EPA Headquarters Upgrade: President Boakai dedicated Liberia’s newly purchased Environmental Protection Agency HQ in Mamba Point and commissioned a modern Elemental Analyzer, marking the shift from renting to “Tenant to Ownership” and boosting environmental monitoring. Media & Entertainment Reach: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) received an invitation from DStv provider CGI to uplink LBS programming to the DStv satellite platform across Africa—potentially expanding TV access for the diaspora. TV & Sports Culture: DStv Liberia is rolling out World Cup semi-final and final watch parties in Monrovia, keeping football fever local with community viewing events. Health & Community Trust: Residents of JFK Medical Center’s Upper Sinkor area accuse the hospital of burning infectious medical waste, while management denies it—raising calls for EPA and Ministry of Health investigations. Local Governance Watch: Naymote Partners launches a nationwide Legislative Constituency Break Monitoring Initiative across all 73 districts starting July 17, tracking lawmakers’ outreach and follow-through. Protest Safety: Liberia National Police reiterated it will protect the constitutional right to peaceful assembly ahead of the STAND demonstration on Friday, warning against violence and property destruction. Arts Spotlight: A poem-profile celebrates ROCKASH, a Mandingo folk artist described as carrying ancestral rhythm and pride through song.

Liberia’s Independence Day spotlight: President Boakai has named Dr. Herbert Brewer as the 179th Independence Day orator, with the historian and academic set to deliver the national address on July 26. TV and media reach: The Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) is considering an invitation from DStv provider CGI to uplink its programming to the DStv satellite platform across Africa—potentially boosting visibility for Liberians at home and in the diaspora. Faith and training: Christ Embassy Vocational School graduated 835 students across trades including fashion design, music, ICT, catering, beauty care, and electrical installation. Health controversy: Residents of John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC) in Monrovia accuse the hospital of burning infectious waste, while management denies the claims. Culture and resistance in focus: A film festival screening celebrates pan-Africanism’s history, while “Kotelemela Bolinga” highlights resistance and love through music. Community development: ArcelorMittal Liberia expanded local skills access through Learning Ability Battery assessments for 218 residents in Grand Bassa. Governance and accountability: Naymote launches a nationwide monitoring initiative to track how lawmakers engage constituents during the July 17 constituency break.

Gulf Shipping Crisis: U.S. strikes on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island and a widening Hormuz conflict are disrupting commercial routes, with a Liberia-flagged tanker reported attacked near Oman—raising fresh fears for maritime safety and regional trade. Liberia Returns Home: Liberia repatriated 17 nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic unrest, with return described as voluntary due to fear for lives. Independence Spotlight: President Boakai named Dr. Herbert Brewer as the 179th Independence Day orator, a historian and academic with deep Atlantic World research. TV & Media Growth: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) received an invitation to broadcast on DStv across Africa, potentially boosting visibility for local programming. Health & Community Tension: Residents accuse JFK Medical Center of burning infectious waste, while management denies the claims—pushing calls for EPA and health ministry action. TVET Graduation: Christ Embassy Vocational School graduated 835 students across trades including fashion design, music, ICT, and beauty care. Press Freedom Watch: PUL warns against intimidation of journalists over bribery allegations, urging evidence and due process. Arts & Film: A film festival screening highlights pan-African history, alongside a resistance-and-love music project “Kotelemela Bolinga.”

Democracy & Accountability: Naymote Partners for Democratic Development says it will monitor how Liberia’s lawmakers engage citizens during the upcoming constituency break, checking visits, town halls, media/radio outreach, oversight of projects, and follow-up on community concerns. Independence Day Culture: President Boakai has named historian Dr. Herbert Brewer as the 179th Independence Day orator for July 26. TV & Media Reach: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) has been invited by DStv provider CGI to uplink its programming to the DStv satellite platform across Africa, potentially boosting continental visibility. Skills & Fashion/Arts Training: Christ Embassy TVET School graduated 835 students across trades including fashion design, music, beauty care, catering, ICT, and construction. Public Health Concern: Residents near JFK Medical Center accuse the hospital of burning infectious waste, while management denies the claims—EPA and Health Ministry investigations are being demanded. Press Freedom: Liberia’s Press Union warns against “attack dog” style insults and unproven bribery accusations targeting journalists. Community Safety: A woman in Ganta was electrocuted after a high-tension line fell overnight, renewing calls for better grid management. World Cup Entertainment: DStv Liberia is hosting grand finale watch parties in Monrovia as the tournament reaches the semi-finals and finals. Film & Pan-Africanism: A film festival program at London’s Barbican spotlights pan-African history and resistance through works tied to the Pan-African Cultural festival of Algiers. Music as Resistance: A new free compilation project, “Kotelemela Bolingo” (“Resistance and Love”), spotlights revolutionary figures and artists using culture to push back.

Pan-African Film & Music: A film festival celebrating pan-Africanism’s layered history is drawing attention to African stories on screen, while Guinea-Bissau-inspired resistance-and-love sounds from Kotelemla Bolinga keep culture in the fight. Media & Broadcasting: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) is considering an invitation from DStv provider CGI to uplink its TV programming across Africa—an upgrade that could boost visibility for Liberians at home and abroad. Health & Faith: The Lutheran Church in Liberia says it’s moving to reopen Phebe Hospital and its School of Nursing in Suakoko after a staff “go-slow” shut services. Local Safety: An elderly woman died in Ganta after touching a fallen high-tension line, renewing concerns about grid management. Jobs & Skills: ArcelorMittal Liberia expands local opportunity through Learning Ability Battery assessments for community residents in Grand Bassa. Press Freedom Tension: Liberia’s media community is pushing back on accusations of bribery and intimidation, with PUL leaders urging officials to stop confrontational rhetoric without naming wrongdoers. Justice Watch: INCHR calls for faster prosecution in Liberia’s US$19M drug case and urges action on the Health Equity Fund Bill. Arts & History on Screen: A documentary push is spotlighting the Tolbert assassination, urging Liberians to revisit the past through film screenings.

Faith & Health: The Lutheran Church in Liberia says it’s moving to reopen Phebe Hospital and its School of Nursing in Suakoko, Bong County, after a staff “go-slow” shut services on July 7, disrupting emergency, maternal, surgical, pediatric and referral care. Broadcasting & Culture: Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) has received an invitation from DStv provider CGI to uplink LBS programming to the DStv satellite platform across Africa—potentially boosting visibility for Liberian content at home and in the diaspora. Justice & Accountability: ANC leader Alexander Cummings condemns “selective justice” around the US$19.2m drug seizure and urges international partners to support an independent investigation. Media Freedom: Press Union of Liberia (PUL) president Julius Kanubah and former PUL acting leader Gabriel I.H. Williams warn against intimidation and blanket bribery accusations aimed at journalists without named proof. Public Oversight: Liberia’s Legislature’s PAC will hold a major reconciliation hearing on July 15 over tax revenues handled through transitory and consolidated accounts from 2018–2024. Safety & Community Life: An elderly woman was electrocuted in Ganta after touching a fallen high-tension line, renewing concerns about grid management. Tech & Youth: LTA brings cybersecurity awareness to Maryland County, warning citizens about online fraud schemes targeting especially young people.

Maritime Security & Trade: Russia suspended commercial navigation through the Kerch Strait and Don-Azov Canal after Ukrainian loitering munitions struck 100+ vessels, pushing wheat futures up as the corridor also supports fuel supply to occupied Crimea. Regional Conflict & Shipping: The U.S. launched a fourth wave of strikes on Iran, using one-way sea drones for the first time in combat, as attacks around the Strait of Hormuz keep disrupting global shipping. Press Freedom & Accountability: Liberia’s media faces fresh pressure as officials trade accusations over the US$19.2m drug case; the Press Union warns against intimidation and demands evidence, while lawmakers and public figures debate “Honorable” titles and respectful public communication. Local Arts & Community Media: The LTA took cybersecurity awareness to Maryland County, and CJID pushed for a journalism rethink across West Africa—more data skills, stronger regional cooperation, and better resilience against misinformation. Sports & Talent: Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports appointed T. Kla Wesley Jr. to lead talent development and decentralization, aiming to widen the pipeline for rural athletes. Business & Skills: ArcelorMittal Liberia expanded local job access through Learning Ability Battery assessments in Grand Bassa. Arts-Adjacent Culture: A film screening is set to shed light on Liberia’s Tolbert assassination, with community interest growing around documentary-based history. Human Rights: INCHR urged faster prosecution in the US$19m drug case and called for timely action on a Health Equity Fund bill. Community Safety: A fire gutted Diaconia Microfinance’s Ganta branch, prompting an investigation into fire safety and protection of records.

Press Freedom & Accountability: Liberia’s Press Union president Julius Kanubah urged officials to drop confrontational, insulting rhetoric in public communication, as debate continues around “attack-dog” style language in government messaging. Media Integrity: A PUL ex-leader Gabriel I.H. Williams warned against intimidating journalists with bribery claims without credible proof, saying it threatens democracy and press freedom. Public Finance Oversight: The Legislature’s PAC will hold a major reconciliation audit hearing on July 15, summoning MFDP, LRA, CBL and banks over how billions in tax revenues were handled from 2018–2024. Digital Safety: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority expanded a cybersecurity awareness campaign in Maryland County, warning citizens about online fraud targeting students and job-seekers. Community Radio Support: The U.S. Embassy says it’s assessing USAID-backed community radio stations to gauge impact and sustainability for rural listeners. Arts & Culture Spotlight: A new film screening is set to shed light on Liberia’s Tolbert assassination, with Renee Williams urging audiences to revisit the country’s history. Sports & Talent: The Ministry of Youth and Sports appointed T. Kla Wesley Jr. to lead talent development and decentralization, aiming to widen rural pathways into national representation. Local Industry Jobs: ArcelorMittal Liberia expanded local employment access through LAB assessments for 218 residents in Grand Bassa. Human Rights: INCHR called for faster prosecution in Liberia’s US$19M drug case and urged action on a Health Equity Fund Bill.

Media & Democracy: West African media leaders met in Accra to argue that journalism must be rebuilt for the platform era, calling for stronger data skills, regional cooperation, and more resilient information ecosystems as disinformation spreads faster than verification. Liberia Journalism & Accountability: The Press Union of Liberia urged government institutions to stop “attack dog” style confrontation in public communication, backing NaFAA’s Open Media House and its new Fisheries Call Center as a model for transparency and public engagement. NaFAA Blue Economy Push: NaFAA launched an Open Media House and a five-year communication plan, aiming to shift attention from fisheries licensing revenue toward investment and better public reporting, with journalists invited into regular dialogue. Cyber Safety in Liberia: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority brought a cybersecurity awareness campaign to Maryland County, warning citizens—especially young people—about online fraud, fake scholarship offers, identity theft, and investment scams. Film & History: An upcoming screening highlights the assassination of Liberian President William R. Tolbert Jr., with community voices urging Liberians to revisit the past as the country marks 179 years of independence. Sports Development: Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports appointed T. Kla Wesley Jr. to lead talent development and decentralization, aiming to widen the pipeline for rural athletes. Local Business/Community Impact: Alvina Security Services was named 2025–2026 Best Security Company and announced a humanitarian feeding initiative for more than 500 visually impaired people ahead of its fourth anniversary. Justice & Rights: INCHR called for faster prosecution in Liberia’s US$19M drug case and urged the government to move quickly on a Health Equity Fund Bill, linking justice and healthcare to human rights. Arts & Culture (Sports/Community): A FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta drew hundreds of thousands with music, activations, and free entry options—showing how big events can become community arts experiences.

Media & Democracy: West African media leaders met in Accra to push a journalism rethink, calling for stronger data skills, regional cooperation, and better defenses against disinformation as platforms move faster than verification. Liberia Media & Accountability: The Press Union of Liberia urged government institutions to stop using public communication as political “attack dog” tools, backing NaFAA’s Open Media House as a model for transparency. Blue Economy (Liberia): NaFAA launched an Open Media House and a five-year communications plan, plus a Fisheries Call Center, to bring journalists and communities into the blue economy conversation. Cybersecurity (Liberia): The Liberia Telecommunications Authority took its anti-fraud campaign to Maryland County, warning citizens—especially youth—about fake scholarships, scams, and identity theft. Arts & Film (Liberia): A new film screening is set to shed light on the assassination of President William R. Tolbert Jr., with community voices urging Liberians to revisit the history behind the tragedy. Sports & Talent (Liberia): The Ministry of Youth and Sports appointed T. Kla Wesley Jr. to lead talent development and decentralization, aiming to widen the pipeline for rural athletes. Local News (Liberia): A fire gutted Diaconia Microfinance’s Ganta branch, destroying documents and equipment as investigators work to determine the cause.

Sports & Culture: A FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta drew 450,000+ visitors with music, concerts, activations and free swag—showing how big tournaments can turn into community arts events beyond the matches. Media & Arts in Liberia: The NaFAA Open Media House and Fisheries Call Center launch puts journalists in direct contact with fisheries officials, pushing more public-facing storytelling around Liberia’s blue economy. Journalism Reform: CJID’s West Africa summit in Accra called for rebuilding journalism with data skills and regional cooperation, with Liberia included in the push for stronger investigative reporting. Digital Safety: Liberia’s LTA took its cybersecurity awareness campaign to Maryland County, warning about online fraud targeting young people and urging safer habits. Local Governance & Public Communication: PUL President Julius Kanubah urged government institutions to avoid “attack dog” rhetoric and insults—echoing wider debate around how leaders speak to citizens. Film & History: A Liberia film screening campaign highlights the Tolbert assassination, urging Liberians to revisit history as the country marks 179 years of independence. Community Spotlight: Alvina Security Services won a national media-network award and announced a humanitarian feeding initiative for 500+ visually impaired people.

Film & History: A new wave of screenings is spotlighting “The Assassination of William R. Tolbert,” with Tolbert’s great-niece Renee Williams urging Liberians to revisit the 1980 tragedy as the country marks 179 years of independence. Media & Accountability: The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and NaFAA’s Open Media House push for calmer, non-confrontational public communication, while CJID expands environmental and investigative journalism support across Liberia and West Africa. Sports & Talent: Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports appoints T. Kla Wesley Jr. to lead talent development and decentralization, aiming to widen the pipeline for rural athletes. Football Admin Drama: FC Fassell CEO Cassell Kuoh reacts to his LFA expulsion, promising to challenge the decision through proper channels. Community & Safety: Authorities investigate a fire that gutted Diaconia Microfinance’s Ganta office, destroying documents and disrupting operations. Tech & Fraud Awareness: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority brings cybersecurity education to Maryland County, warning citizens about online scams and identity theft. Arts & Community Recognition: Alvina Security Services wins a top industry award and announces a humanitarian feeding initiative for visually impaired people.

Media Reform & Training: In Accra, West African media leaders urged a rebuild of journalism around data skills, regional cooperation, and stronger resilience against disinformation as AI reshapes how news spreads. Liberia Governance & Public Communication: Press Union of Liberia President Julius Kanubah warned government “attack dogs” against insults and confrontation, while Leymah Gbowee’s “Honorable” title dispute with lawmakers continued to spark public debate. Blue Economy & Media Access: NaFAA launched an Open Media House and a Five-Year Communication Strategy, plus a Fisheries Call Center, bringing journalists and communities into closer dialogue on fisheries and investment. Cybersecurity Awareness: Liberia’s LTA took its anti-fraud campaign to Maryland County, urging safer online habits as cybercrime targets young people with fake opportunities and scams. Justice & Rights: INCHR demanded faster prosecution in Liberia’s US$19M drug case and urged action on a Health Equity Fund Bill, linking timely justice to human rights. Arts & Culture Spotlight: WFP-backed short film “Khufu” was selected for the Locarno Film Festival’s Pardi di Domani competition, highlighting food security storytelling. Local Arts/Community Loss: A fire gutted Diaconia Microfinance’s Ganta office, destroying records and raising fresh fire-safety concerns.