AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Prices & Cost of Living: Sierra Leone’s government raised petrol to NLe35 per litre (from NLe33) and diesel to NLe40 (from NLe35), citing updated international prices and the exchange rate, while keeping subsidies in place. Power & Grid Resilience: Sungrow commissioned the World Bank-backed RESPITE solar-plus-storage project, adding 35MWh of battery capacity to help cut long outages that can last up to 18 hours. Critical Minerals & EV Supply Chain: ELEKTROS says growing market attention is boosting visibility for its Sierra Leone hard-rock lithium push and its U.S. EV charging patent strategy. Agribusiness Skills: Cashew actors from Sierra Leone and other countries completed training in Mombasa focused on better farming, processing, value addition and market access. Transport & Jobs: A privately funded bus fleet (25 buses) cleared customs at Freetown Port, moving a commuter service project toward launch and local employment. Regional Trade: The Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair 2026 kicked off in Freetown, running to Aug. 9, to connect manufacturers and investors across ECOWAS. Governance & Institutions: Sierra Leone’s SLFA president Babadi Kamara marked one year in office, highlighting FIFA sanctions lifted, major league sponsorships, and renewed international football returns.
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