AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElectricity Costs: Sierra Leone tops an African comparison for the most expensive residential electricity tariff, with households paying about 22.8 US cents per kWh—pushing bills higher even for families already squeezed by living costs. Local Governance & Youth: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh kicks off a two-week regional tour in Kenema, Bo, Makeni and Port Loko to strengthen local governance and service delivery, with direct talks involving communities and traditional leaders. Constitutional Reform Tension: Sierra Leone’s constitutional amendment debate stays hot as the Sierra Leone Labour Congress urges President Bio to withhold assent, warning the process and provisions have sparked public backlash. Women, Media & Safety: Orange Sierra Leone launches a new scam alert and fraud reporting tool to help customers verify suspicious numbers and protect mobile money users. Culture & Tourism: The Tourism Ministry orders Gullahdugu Tours to stop promoting an unsanctioned One Nation Reggae Festival tour package. Education & Civic Life: ECSL moves to integrate electoral and political education into universities, aiming to build stronger civic awareness among young people. Sports Spotlight: Sierra Leonean duo Kumba Zainab Brima and goalkeeper Hannah Juana help Riga FC win Latvia’s Women’s Premier League title after an unbeaten run.
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