AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Security: Sierra Leone’s Chief of Defence Staff, outgoing chair of ECOWAS defence chiefs, called for continued Nigerian support for regional security cooperation. Nigeria’s defence chief reaffirmed backing for ECOWAS initiatives. Health Funding: Parliament has pledged to advance sustainable healthcare financing after talks with the UN Economic Commission for Africa, while the National Public Health Agency is mapping mental health services to identify gaps and improve coordination. Constitutional Case: Accountability group CARL-SL urged Sierra Leoneans to debate the constitutional amendment challenge responsibly and respect the Supreme Court’s independence as it hears the case. Community Support: A new savings programme backed by Iceland will help women, young people and people with disabilities build businesses and access community loans in five districts. Coastal Livelihoods: Sand extraction at Mahera Beach is threatening the coast and tourism, even as local women rely on the trade to support their families. Peace and Development: President Julius Maada Bio used the Geneva Peace Forum to call for greater investment in preventing conflict before it erupts. Parliament has also been summoned to resume sitting, as the country counts down to its first fully digital census.
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