AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFloods & Waste Management: Heavy rain sent Susan’s Bay in Freetown underwater after a blocked, waste-filled gutter overflowed into homes and pathways—another reminder that drainage maintenance and dumping controls are failing when the weather turns. Mining Governance: Sierra Leone wrapped Mines and Minerals Week with a push for responsible mining, including launching the Community Development Management Information System (CoDMIS) so the public can track community payments and benefits. Power & Investment: EBID approved over US$101m for Sierra Leone and Guinea, including US$79.389m for a national electricity transmission upgrade—while the U.S. also reaffirmed support for the $480m MCC power reform as Freetown’s grid still struggles. Gender Protection: The Gender Ministry renewed calls for people to report early child marriage and abuse via the toll-free line 116. Ebola Aftershocks: Coverage continues to spotlight Ebola survivors’ struggles to return to normal life, as the DRC outbreak remains hard to contain. Environment & Livelihoods: Rokel Commercial Bank marked seven years of tree planting, and mangrove oyster harvesters warn mangrove loss is threatening their income.
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