AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoPower Disruption: Sierra Leone’s Bumbuna Hydroelectric Plant is set for a 12-day shutdown from 18 May to 29 May, with EDSA and EGTC planning diesel backup to limit outages in Freetown, Makeni and Magburaka. Mining Accountability: EPA-SL says it has secured $26.2m in environmental guarantees from 11 mining companies to fund mine rehabilitation and compliance—aimed at stopping the state from paying for cleanup. Border Crackdown: Police in Falaba arrested nine commercial motorbike riders and suspected Malian nationals during a targeted northern border operation, as authorities tighten controls on illegal crossings. Regional Governance: Sierra Leone is pushing ahead with human rights reporting at the UN in Geneva and continues work on fisheries transparency progress in the sub-region—where credible data and open licensing are key to protecting marine livelihoods. Climate Finance Watch: Liberia’s carbon market push is in the spotlight, with calls for strong oversight so forest communities don’t get squeezed by intermediaries.
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