AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAfrican Atlantic Gas Pipeline: Sierra Leone hosted ECOWAS endorsement of the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,900-kilometre, $25bn project aimed at moving 30bcm/year of gas across 13 coastal states—an energy push framed as regional integration and industrial growth. Air Connectivity: Air Peace and Etihad signed an interline agreement to sell single-ticket travel between Abu Dhabi and 20+ Air Peace destinations, including Lagos, Accra, and Freetown, boosting West Africa–Middle East links. Trade & Customs Integrity: Sonoco Sierra Leone faces allegations of diverting duty-free imported iron rods into Sierra Leone’s commercial market instead of the declared project use, with documents pointing to shipment routes via Freetown. Parliament & IP: Sierra Leone’s Parliament ratified seven international treaties to strengthen intellectual property protection and improve access for creators and persons with disabilities. Fintech & Industry: A new analysis highlights how Sierra Leone’s fintech push is expanding digital payments and financial inclusion to support mining, agriculture, fisheries, and services. Skills for Jobs: UNESCO spotlights Sierra Leone-linked vocational training that turns agriculture and food processing skills into small businesses. Energy/EV Investment: ELEKTROS reports share gains and says lithium material extracted in Sierra Leone remains in preparation for possible future shipment. Security/Logistics: U.S. announced a shift to regional visa hubs that includes Freetown being moved to a centralized system.
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