AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Prices & Transport: Sierra Leone’s Government announced new nationwide pump prices from Tuesday, Sept 8: petrol at NLe40.00/litre and diesel at NLe45.00/litre, with the state absorbing part of the cost via subsidies amid global oil-market pressure and recent supply disruptions. Water Regulation: NWRMA says it is stepping up compliance visits to curb unregistered and unregulated raw-water abstraction, targeting mining, agriculture, hotels and other users to protect surface and groundwater. Agriculture & Jobs: President Bio visited his farm in Mafintha with Finance Minister Karefa Kargbo, highlighting livestock progress as political observers watch the repeated public pairing. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: UAE trade minister Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi met Sierra Leone’s trade and industry minister to push cooperation in agribusiness, mining and private-sector development during the AIM Investment Summit. Climate & Circular Economy in Freetown: Freetown City Council is installing biodigesters to turn waste into biogas for cooking and power, including market cold-room support. Women in Security Mobility: RSLAF commissioned 70 women as certified military drivers after a 15-week all-female training programme to boost peacekeeping readiness. Press Freedom: SLAJ is urging a dedicated constitutional chapter for stronger press freedom and free speech protections. Ebola Watch (Regional Health): WHO and partners warn DRC’s Ebola outbreak needs scaled-up response as it expands fast.
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