AGP Executive Report

Liberia Justice & Courts: Former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor was released from detention and placed under house arrest days after drug-trafficking charges, as Liberia’s crackdown on narcotics continues. Democracy & Youth Media: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project is training young Liberians to spot misinformation and practice responsible digital citizenship, aiming to strengthen trust ahead of future elections. Electoral Reform: The National Elections Commission launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, focusing on institutional reform, digital transformation, and public confidence for the 2029 General Elections. Arts & Culture (Heritage): South Africa pledged a fully funded technical, tourism, and cultural delegation to help Liberia build its National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum, with museum and archive specialists. Sports: Borough FC secured a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with Cabana Hotel, boosting the club’s First Division campaign. Tech & Telecom: Liberia Telecommunications Authority plans a Consumer Support Center in Buchanan as part of its push to bring services closer to communities. Environment & Shipping: Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reportedly involved Liberia-flagged tankers, raising fresh concerns about maritime security and oil pollution risks. Wildlife Care: Chimpanzees once used in vaccine research are receiving health checks at Liberia’s Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge.

Liberia Arts & Culture: South Africa pledges a fully funded, high-powered technical, tourism and cultural delegation to help Liberia set up its proposed National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum—bringing museum and memorial experts, archives specialists and artifact-repatriation support to Monrovia for workshops and systems-building. Liberian Sports: Borough FC locks in a two-year kit sponsorship deal with Cabana Hotel, with the hotel’s logo set to feature on official jerseys and club media branding. Music Spotlight: Mon Rovîa’s Tiny Desk performance spotlights his Afro-Appalachian sound, blending folk storytelling with themes of lineage, conflict and belonging. Media & Youth: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project highlights youth-led media and information literacy efforts to help young Liberians spot misinformation and strengthen democratic participation online. Justice & Society: Liberia’s Justice Ministry leadership shake-up follows intense public scrutiny tied to major cocaine cases, while a separate legal dispute in Margibi County sees a withdrawn arrest order against Eric Wowoh. Wildlife Care: Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine research are receiving health checks at Liberia’s Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge.

Liberia Arts & Culture: South Africa pledges a fully funded, high-powered technical, tourism and cultural mission to help Liberia set up its proposed National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum, with museum and archive specialists expected to train local teams on preserving history and repatriating artifacts. Liberia Media & Youth: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project is equipping young Liberians with media and information literacy skills to fight misinformation and strengthen digital citizenship ahead of elections. Liberia Sports: Borough FC secures a two-year kit sponsorship deal with Cabana Hotel, bringing new branding and support for the LFA First Division club. Liberia Tech & Telecom: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority is moving to bring services closer to citizens, including plans for a Consumer Support Center in Buchanan. Liberia Justice & Public Trust: President Boakai replaces the Justice Minister and Solicitor General amid intense public scrutiny tied to major cocaine cases, raising fresh questions about timing and institutional confidence. Wildlife Care: Chimpanzees once used in vaccine research are receiving health checks at Liberia’s Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge, as long-term care plans take shape.

Telecom & Digital Inclusion: Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is pushing a consumer-first digital shift, including plans to open its first Consumer Support Center in Buchanan as part of a nationwide decentralization rollout. Peace & Memory Building: South Africa pledges a fully funded, high-powered technical mission to help Liberia set up its National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum, with museum and archive specialists ready for workshops and systems-building. Sports & Sponsorship: Borough FC secures a two-year kit sponsorship deal with Cabana Hotel, boosting branding and stability ahead of the new Liberia Football Association First Division campaign. Youth, Media & Democracy: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project highlights youth-led media and information literacy efforts to curb misinformation and strengthen democratic participation. Cultural Spotlight: Mon Rovîa brings Afro-Appalachian storytelling to NPR’s Tiny Desk, while DC’s KanKouran readies African dance and drum workshops plus a major concert for Sept. 5. Arts, Faith & Community: Liberia’s justice ministry urges journalists to help drive public debate on death penalty abolition, and the Liberia Council of Churches calls for church growth and leadership expansion across Africa.

Telecom & Digital Inclusion: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is pushing its digital transformation agenda, including plans to open its first Consumer Support Center in Buchanan to bring telecom help closer to people. Peace & Heritage: South Africa has pledged a fully funded, high-powered technical, tourism and cultural delegation to help Liberia set up its National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum, with museum and archives specialists ready to train local teams. Football & Sponsorship: Borough FC locked in a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with Cabana Hotel, boosting the club’s First Division campaign with front-of-shirt branding and digital media rights. Democracy & Youth Media Literacy: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project is equipping young Liberians to spot misinformation and practice responsible digital citizenship, aiming to strengthen democratic participation. Elections Planning: The National Elections Commission (NEC) launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to modernize electoral administration, improve public confidence, and strengthen institutional capacity ahead of 2029. Justice & Rights Debate: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice urged journalists to help drive public understanding and discussion around death-penalty abolition. Public Safety: Margibi County Attorney withdrew arrest orders tied to Eric Wowoh after reviewing documents, though the wider due-process debate continues. Road Safety Support: WoGeS Holding Liberia thanked Liberia and donor partners for backing road safety reform and public safety education.

Democracy & Media Literacy: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project is backing youth-led training to help young Liberians spot misinformation and practice responsible digital citizenship, aiming to strengthen democratic dialogue. Justice Shake-Up: President Joseph Boakai has replaced Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General and the Solicitor General amid intense scrutiny over the cocaine cases—raising big questions about timing and institutional trust. Drug Case in Court: A major US$19.2m cocaine indictment tied to Roberts International Airport faces a possible collapse, with lawyers warning of serious procedural and constitutional problems. Elections Reform: The NEC launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan (over US$75m) focused on electoral integrity, digital transformation, and public confidence ahead of 2029. Public Safety & Community Impact: Liberia’s Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT) begins a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining with equipment seizures and prosecutions. Arts & Culture: South Africa pledged a fully funded technical and cultural delegation to support Liberia’s proposed National Peace, Reconciliation, and Memorial Museum.

Digital Democracy: UNDP’s Liberia Electoral Support Project is training young Liberians to spot misinformation and hate speech, aiming to strengthen democratic participation as social media reshapes public debate. Justice Shake-Up: President Joseph Boakai has replaced Liberia’s Justice Minister/Attorney General and Solicitor General amid intense scrutiny over the cocaine investigations—raising the question of “why now?” Drug Case Under Strain: Lawyers warn the US$19.2m cocaine indictment tied to Roberts International Airport could collapse in court over alleged procedural and constitutional defects. Road Safety Support: WoGeS Holding Liberia, Inc. publicly thanks Liberia’s government and major donors for backing road safety reform and road-user education. Electoral Reform Push: The NEC launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan (US$75m+) to modernize elections, improve public confidence, and strengthen institutional capacity. Anti-Illicit Mining: Liberia’s Protect Our Resources Taskforce begins nationwide enforcement with zero tolerance against illegal mining. Culture & Faith: A major Eucharistic Congress is promoted for Sept. 11–12 in Charlotte, with processions and faith programming.

Black History Tourism: Key West’s only guided Black-history tour is being run by Arida Wright’s Island Cultural Tours, a one-woman effort to keep local slavery-era stories from being overlooked. Music & Dance: Washington DC’s KanKouran hosts SUNU GAAL—African dance and drum workshops (Sept 4–6) and a major concert (Sept 5) at Howard University. Peace Museum Push: South Africa pledges a fully funded technical, tourism and cultural mission to support Liberia’s proposed National Peace, Reconciliation and Memorial Museum. Electoral Reform: Liberia’s NEC launches its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in Monrovia, aiming for more credible, transparent and inclusive elections ahead of 2029. Women in Sport: LIFE Inc. runs a girls empowerment camp using football to tackle period poverty, human rights, and the gaps that derail girls’ progress after the camp ends. Media & Rights: Liberia’s Justice Ministry urges journalists to help drive public debate on abolishing the death penalty, framing it as a human-rights issue. Anti-Corruption: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission marks its 18th anniversary, renewing calls for prevention, prosecution and recovery of stolen public resources.

African Dance & Music: KanKouran’s 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert, “SUNU GAAL,” lands in Washington, DC with workshops Sept 4–6 and a Sept 5 show at Howard University Cramton Auditorium. Cultural Diplomacy: South Africa pledges a fully funded technical tourism and cultural mission to help Liberia build its National Peace, Reconciliation, and Memorial Museum, including museum and memorial systems expertise. Democracy & Media: Liberia’s NEC moves to launch its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to strengthen credible elections, while the Justice Ministry urges journalists to lead public education on death-penalty abolition. Youth & Women’s Sports: LIFE Inc. runs a girls empowerment camp using football to tackle gender inequality, period poverty, and human rights—while highlighting gaps in Liberia’s female sports pipeline. Anti-Corruption: LACC marks 18 years, renewing calls for prevention, prosecution, and recovery of stolen public resources. Arts & Identity: Mon Rovîa’s Tiny Desk performance brings Afro-Appalachian folk storytelling to a wider audience, rooted in his Liberian origins.

Maritime Security & Trade: Two Saudi crude tankers, including Liberia-flagged Senegal Prosperity, were hit by unidentified projectiles minutes apart while exiting the Strait of Hormuz near Khasab, Oman; crews were reported safe, but the near-simultaneous attacks signal rising risk along the Omani corridor. Liberia’s Economy & Daily Life: Finance officials say Liberia is nearing a US$1 billion domestic revenue milestone and projecting 5.5% growth in 2026, even as questions grow over whether ordinary Liberians are actually feeling the gains. Death Penalty Debate: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice urges journalists to lead public education and informed discussion as the country pushes toward abolition of capital punishment. Women in Sports: LIFE Inc. camp uses football to tackle deeper barriers facing Liberian girls—gender inequality, period poverty, and limited access to education—while spotlighting the systems that fail them after the camp ends. Music Spotlight: Mon Rovîa brings Afro-Appalachian folk storytelling to NPR’s Tiny Desk, blending personal history with songs of conflict and belonging. Anti-Corruption: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission marks 18 years, renewing calls for prevention, prosecution, and recovery of stolen public resources. Culinary Culture: A “Jollof War” cooking competition brings chefs from Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria together to crown the best jollof.

Liberia Arts & Culture: Mon Rovîa brings an Afro-Appalachian sound to NPR’s Tiny Desk, turning folk songs into stories of lineage, pain, and belonging. Sports & Media: DAZN secures LaLiga EA SPORTS rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing 380 matches per season to fans via live and on-demand coverage. Youth & Empowerment: LIFE Inc. Girls Empowerment Camp uses football to tackle period poverty, human rights, and girls’ future planning—while asking what support looks like after the camp ends. Journalism & Training: Youth Media Action (YMA) graduates 22 young participants from its Vacation Journalism School, with practical newsroom deployments. Community & Faith: Liberia’s Council of Churches leader Rev. Dr. Samuel Baryogar Reeves urges Methodist bishops to “enlarge the space” for growth, leadership, and women’s participation. Governance & Rights: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice urges media to lead public debate on death penalty abolition, framing it as human rights and dignity. Anti-Corruption: LACC marks its 18th anniversary, pushing prevention, prosecution, and recovery of stolen public resources. Economy & Daily Life: A Flag Day oration highlights Liberia’s improving growth and revenue targets—then asks where ordinary people will feel the change.

Ebola Update: The DRC reported 6,041 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,911 deaths, with 619 patients in isolation and contact tracing at 82.4%, as WHO warns the outbreak remains out of control. Drug Crisis Call: A new push says Liberia’s drug war can’t stay only with government—communities, families, and institutions must treat it as a national emergency. Justice & Rights: Liberia’s Supreme Court ordered Ecobank Liberia and two public figures to pay US$350,000 over leaked confidential LISGIS bank records, a major ruling for banking privacy and defamation. Anti-Corruption Momentum: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission marked its 18th anniversary, urging prevention, collaboration, prosecution, and public reporting. Media Training: Youth Media Action graduated 22 young journalists from its Vacation Journalism School, with newsroom deployments as part of the program. Football & Culture: FC Fassell’s CEO Cassell Kuoh says his permanent expulsion was lifted, while Liberia’s sports and entertainment ecosystem keeps moving—from local talent to international streaming deals like DAZN’s LaLiga rights across Sub-Saharan Africa. Women’s Health Funding: Sweden ends its Liberia aid presence after decades, a blow to programs including women’s rights and healthcare.

Sweden exits Liberia: The Swedish embassy closes and aid funding ends on 31 August, leaving Monrovia projects—especially those tied to women’s rights and healthcare—with an uncertain future. Liberia’s anti-corruption push: The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission marks 18 years, urging citizens to report corruption and strengthen prevention, prosecution, and recovery. LACC anniversary: The commission’s call comes as Liberia continues to debate how to keep justice fair and effective. Youth media training: Youth Media Action (YMA) graduates 22 young journalists from Cohort Seven, with practical newsroom deployments and public speaking skills. Football community news: FC Fassell CEO Cassell Anthony Kuoh welcomes the LFA Appeals Committee’s decision lifting his permanent expulsion, while Jodie Reid-Seton backs a Girls Empowerment Camp using football for leadership and life skills. Sports streaming for Africa: DAZN secures LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons, bringing every match to fans in Liberia and beyond. Rail safety recognition: ArcelorMittal Liberia honors four rail workers for preventing a potential mainline safety incident. Court ruling with arts-adjacent impact: Liberia’s Supreme Court orders Ecobank to pay damages over leaked confidential bank records, reshaping defamation and confidentiality expectations.

Immigration & Deportations: US “border czar” Tom Homan pushed back on CNN and Dana Bash over claims of abuse during deportations, including allegations from a New York Times report involving deportees sent to Liberia. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled new publications documenting ECOMOG and other peace interventions, including a volume covering ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau (1990–2003). Football Streaming Deal: DAZN secured LaLiga EA SPORTS rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Nigeria and beyond. Liberia Sports Governance: FC Fassell CEO Cassell Anthony Kuoh welcomed the LFA Appeals Committee’s decision lifting his permanent expulsion, calling for unity in Liberian football. Liberia Court Ruling: Liberia’s Supreme Court ordered Ecobank and two public figures to pay damages over the leak and broadcast of confidential LISGIS banking records. Gender & Family Law Debate: Liberia’s Gender Ministry sparked backlash from legal experts over how the Domestic Relations Law should be applied to spousal support. Digital Payments for Women: A report highlights how digital payment interoperability is easing cross-border trading for Liberian women entrepreneurs. Girls in Football: Liberia’s Jodie Reid-Seton backed a Girls Empowerment Camp using football for leadership and life-skills training. Drug Probe Pressure: Multiple voices urged restraint and due process as Liberia’s drug investigations intensify, warning against politicized claims and social media trials.

Sports Streaming: DAZN secured LaLiga EA SPORTS broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in 48 markets, with English and Spanish commentary and highlights plus behind-the-scenes content. Football Governance: FC Fassell CEO Cassell Anthony Kuoh says the LFA Appeals Committee lifted his permanent expulsion, calling for unity as Liberian football moves forward. Women in Sports: Liberia’s Jodie Reid-Seton backs the Girls Empowerment Camp 2026, using football plus leadership and life-skills training for girls aged 10–18. Justice & Media: Liberia’s Supreme Court ordered Ecobank Liberia and two public figures to pay US$350,000 total damages over the leak and broadcast of confidential LISGIS bank records. National Identity & Culture: Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan delivered the National Flag Day oration under “From Heritage to Hope: The Flag That Unites Us.” Drug Crisis Debate: Liberia’s Justice Minister Oswald Tweh urged restraint and stronger institutions in drug prosecutions, while legal voices and students warned against politicizing claims before court outcomes. Local Development: Liberia Airport Authority bought nine operational vehicles for Roberts and James Spriggs Payne airports to improve safety and service delivery.

Sports Streaming Deal: DAZN has secured LaLiga EA Sports broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons (2026/27–2028/29), starting this weekend, with all 380 matches per season available live and on-demand in 48 markets, including Nigeria, plus English/Spanish commentary and highlights. Liberia Football Update: FC Fassell CEO Cassell Anthony Kuoh says his permanent expulsion from football activities has been lifted by the LFA Appeals Committee, calling for unity as Liberian football moves forward. Women in Sports: Liberia’s Jodie Reid-Seton backs the Girls Empowerment Camp 2026, a four-day football-led programme for girls aged 10–18 focused on leadership, mentorship, and life skills. Justice & Rule of Law: Liberia’s Supreme Court orders Ecobank Liberia and two public figures to pay US$350,000 total in damages over unlawful disclosure of confidential LISGIS bank records, in a case tied to the 2022–2023 census scandal. Drug Probe Pushback: Justice Minister/AG Oswald Tweh vows a relentless, evidence-led crackdown on drug trafficking, while criminal justice students urge professionalism and depoliticization so allegations don’t replace proof in court. Local Arts/Education: Royal Kings and Queens International Academy in Margibi holds a vacation programme closing ceremony showcasing student performances and renewed focus on education.