AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort & Transport Upgrade: Jagaban’s $3m bus fleet is cleared after 25 new buses pass customs at Queen Elizabeth II Quay, setting up a new commuter service across Sierra Leone. Mining & Energy Investment Push: ELEKTROS reiterates its lithium and critical-minerals focus for Sierra Leone, pointing to EV charging IP and strategic growth plans. Trade & Industry Linkages: Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026 kicks off in Freetown (to Aug 9), bringing manufacturers and investors to boost made-in-Nigeria goods and ECOWAS trade. Public Finance & Cost Pressures: Parliament approves the 2026 Supplementary Budget to absorb higher global oil prices and protect livelihoods, including subsidy and power payments adjustments. Infrastructure Safety: SLRA orders immediate closure of Brookfields Old Railway Line Bridge in Freetown from Aug 1 due to structural deterioration, with alternative routes advised. Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods: Falaba farmers report crop destruction by suspected cattle herders from Mali, blaming weak local protection and cross-border enforcement. Water & Sanitation Delivery: WASHAERP steering committee chair inspects key Guma Valley Water projects ahead of President Bio’s commissioning. Regional Governance & Data: ECOWAS adopts new statistical harmonization guidelines, including methodological guides for industrial production and business registers. Health & Risk Context: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is reported as the world’s second-largest, underscoring the region’s ongoing public health pressure.
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