AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Feeding and Farming: Government funding of SLE 158.4 million will provide daily meals to more than 276,000 pupils in 2026/27, with WFP support and local procurement intended to benefit smallholder farmers. Shipping: Sierra Leone’s new SLOSCO venture aims to build a fleet of up to 50 vessels and retain more freight income, but its 70% Chinese ownership revives questions about the country’s record of stalled Chinese-backed transport projects. Mining: Mines Minister Julius Mattai is seeking investment and Russian expertise to expand mineral exploration and processing, with local value addition a key opportunity. Agriculture: A first wheat crop in Kabala and renewed efforts by the Agriculture Ministry and banks to expand farm financing signal a push to strengthen domestic production. Regional Power: West African utilities meet in Conakry on November 6–7 to advance electricity trading and cross-border links—important groundwork for more reliable power for Sierra Leonean businesses.
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