AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Power: West African Power Pool leaders meet in Conakry on November 6–7 to review electricity links and plans for a regional power market. A new regional directive also backs energy storage to improve grid reliability and support renewables. Mining and Processing: Mines Minister Julius Mattai is seeking Russian investment and technical support for exploration, mineral processing and workforce training, arguing Sierra Leone must move beyond exporting raw minerals. Local Industry: The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency has signed local-content agreements with Nant Power and Shankerdas, while LEC is seeking private investors to address the country’s chronic power shortage. Agriculture: Sierra Leone has sown its first wheat in Kabala, and the agriculture ministry and banks are working to expand financing for farmers. A Sierra Leone delegation also explored agricultural investment opportunities in Rwanda.
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