AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTransport Safety: SLRA orders the immediate closure of Brookfields Old Railway Line Bridge in Freetown from 1 August 2026 after inspections found serious structural deterioration, with Sierra Leone Police and Road Safety coordinating traffic management and commuters urged to use alternative routes. Agri-Finance: Sierra Leone’s Agri-MSMEs are expanding cocoa, rice, cassava and vegetables as the EU-backed Salone Access to Finance Project improves productivity, jobs and resilience for rural cooperatives and agribusinesses. Power & Energy Access: Sungrow commissions a solar-plus-storage project tied to a 35 MWh battery system, feeding Sierra Leone’s grid under the World Bank’s RESPITE plan to raise electricity access from 16% to 36%. Ports & Trade Security: Freetown’s Magistrate Court grants bail to 10 accused in the Queen Elizabeth II Quay container theft case, involving alleged removal of a detained container and contents. Higher Education Financing: SLOAN-SL validates its 2025–2030 strategic plan to strengthen tertiary student loan access and improve fairness, capacity and financial management. Pharma Governance: MeCure Industries appoints Anderline Ndidi Dukor as sole CEO from 1 August 2026, ending the co-CEO model to speed decisions and accountability. Tourism Industry Building: Government pushes ahead with forming a National Tourism Federation, mapping stakeholder associations to strengthen coordination across tourism, hospitality and creative services.
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