AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgriculture: Agriculture Minister Henry Musa Kpaka will chair the AfricaRice Council of Ministers, with a focus on food security, jobs and reducing rice imports. President Bio also joined women farmers for a rice harvest at Masiaka, highlighting local production. Digital Payments: Monime launched Dash, a mobile platform linking payments to users’ bank accounts through unique DashTags. Ports: The Ports and Harbours Authority says berth upgrades now allow Freetown to handle larger vessels, while reforms aim to improve efficiency and attract investment. Energy Investment: Sierra Leone promoted offshore oil prospects at African Energy Week, seeking partners for exploration. Coffee: A regional initiative aims to improve quality and traceability so Sierra Leonean coffee can reach premium markets; exports fell to 952 tonnes in 2025. Business Climate: Sierra Leone passed 11 of 22 indicators on the MCC’s FY2027 scorecard, including measures for business registration and the wider business environment.
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