AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Processing: Construction has begun on a fortified-food factory in Bombali, part of an €11.5 million EU-backed programme to expand locally made nutrition products using local ingredients. WFP plans for a women-led enterprise to run the plant. Investment and Industry: President Julius Maada Bio and investor Tony Elumelu are urging West African businesses to invest in energy, strategic minerals, agribusiness and digital services ahead of the regional investment summit in Sierra Leone. Mining Jobs: Marampa Mines is restructuring, with more than 900 Sierra Leoneans at risk of losing their jobs. Development Partnership: Sierra Leone and Germany reviewed customs delays, unpaid tax refunds and road maintenance, aiming to improve delivery of development projects. Ports and Trade: Congestion and delays at West African ports are raising concerns for regional trade and supply chains. Digital Security: Google says attackers hijacked the .sl registry and obtained unauthorised security certificates for major websites, highlighting risks to Sierra Leone’s digital infrastructure.
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