AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response Pressure: The WHO has declared the DRC and Uganda Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with the DRC already reporting hundreds of suspected cases and deaths—raising the stakes for fast, coordinated containment across borders. Mining Week Momentum: Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Mines, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, used Mining Week to push for bigger investment in mineral exploration and value addition, arguing the country must keep more of the data and benefits instead of exporting raw minerals. Road Safety Push: VP Juldeh Jalloh praised SLRSA reforms after the Mining Week exhibition, urging tougher action to remove unroadworthy heavy trucks from Sierra Leone’s roads. Maternal Health by-laws: The Health Ministry is partnering with Paramount Chiefs to drive community by-laws under the “Triple Zero” push—aimed at boosting immunisation and early care for pregnant women. Digital Expansion: Africell CEO Shadi Gerjawi reiterated plans to expand coverage and skills training as Sierra Leone’s digital push continues. Energy Deal Watch: The US Embassy reaffirmed support for Sierra Leone’s $480m MCC power project as implementation nears.
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