AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJustice: Chief Justice Komba Kamanda commissioned modern judicial quarters in Kailahun, with housing for judges and magistrates aimed at improving access to justice outside Freetown. Public Health: Sierra Leone’s health authorities issued mental-wellbeing and preparedness advice after earth tremors in Freetown, urging people to rely on verified updates and stressing the advisory does not signal an impending disaster. Development Finance: MoPED is developing diaspora-finance and blended-finance frameworks to attract funds for national priorities. Regional Investment: President Julius Maada Bio and business leaders are backing a West African project pipeline worth more than $10 billion, with a $15 billion target ahead of a November summit in Sierra Leone; the projects still need financing. Women’s Empowerment: Port Loko stakeholders backed a WAADO initiative supporting women, youth and people with disabilities through savings groups, loans and leadership training. Water Services: Guma Valley Water Company is studying Uganda’s utility model to improve distribution, customer service and water-loss control. Drug Trafficking: A Guardian investigation alleges that Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers has built a powerful cocaine network in Sierra Leone and reports links to the President’s family; the claims draw on interviews with intelligence and police sources.
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