AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPolitics & Justice: Sierra Leone has dropped treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma over his alleged role in the 2023 attempted coup, with officials citing health grounds; Koroma says peace, justice and reconciliation must triumph, and he is now free to return to Sierra Leone. Health & Climate Resilience: Freetown City Council and health authorities have trained 35 frontline workers over two days to tackle heat-related illnesses, including early warning, treatment, public awareness, and better data collection under a C40 Cities-supported project. ECOWAS Summit Prep: The ECOWAS Commission president met President Bio as Sierra Leone steps up preparations to host the mid-year summit in Lungi, while government ministries also push to revive tertiary sports and MPs’ welfare. Energy & Economy: The IMF commended Sierra Leone’s economic progress but urged deeper revenue reforms, while electricity support is expected to rise by US$42.5m to keep power flowing. Roads & Safety: Residents in Bo have urged SLRSA to remove an abandoned truck blocking New Gerihun Road after nearly a week, warning of crash risks. Diplomacy: Nigeria’s High Commissioner presented Letters of Credence to President Bio, reaffirming stronger bilateral ties.
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