AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Commerce & Consumer Protection: Sierra Leone moves to close a seven-year legal gap for its fast-growing digital commerce, with MoCTI and MTI pushing new rules under the electronic transactions framework to better protect businesses, consumers and investors. Mobile Money Fraud: The ICT ministry convened sector players to design a coordinated fraud prevention and response framework for mobile financial services, aiming to strengthen consumer protection as digital payments expand. Energy & Investment: The U.S. signals trade and investment leverage as Sierra Leone negotiates a Critical Minerals Agreement, with officials pointing to MCC and DFC tools tied to reforms and power-sector support. Health Supply Chain: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health starts local production of infection prevention supplies—soap, hand sanitiser and detergent—under its IPC programme to cut maternal and child deaths. Urban Markets & Local Economy: Freetown Mayor Aki-Sawyerr launches construction of the King Jimmy Market under the SURGE project, supported by the EU and the city council. Football Infrastructure: SLFA President Babadi Kamara inspects a new 435-seater pavilion at the SLFA Technical Centre, built through his personal donation. Heritage Sector: A parliamentary committee urges urgent investment and better legislation to protect Sierra Leone’s museums, monuments and relics. Mining Risk Watch: Trustco issues another caution over its minority position in Sierra Leone’s Meya Mining, citing no material change but urging shareholder caution.
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