AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtected Areas Enforcement: 17 people, including five women and a minor, were arrested for alleged illegal mining and other offences inside Outamba-Kilimi National Park, as NPAA and partners intensified patrols to protect Sierra Leone’s natural resources. Youth & Local Development: MoPED and UNICEF Sierra Leone agreed on new collaboration areas, including youth employment, local production of nutrition supplies, and stronger planning and investment support. Health Financing Reforms: Sierra Leone’s Health Minister Dr Austin Demby met UNECA to push health financing reforms, citing gains under the “300 Days of Activism” initiative like reduced maternal deaths and better immunisation reach. Environment Policy Access: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced a move to No. 5 Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town, to improve access for stakeholders working on environmental regulation and climate initiatives. Urban Governance & Waste/Recycle Link: The EU and Freetown City Council launched the SURGE project to strengthen municipal service delivery and local economic development, including support for King Jimmy Market reconstruction and livelihood activities tied to sanitation and recycling. Mining Transport Sustainability: Leone Rock Metal Group said new locomotives have arrived to improve efficiency and reliability across its rail and port system linking Tonkolili to Pepel.
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