AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVisa Relief for Sierra Leoneans: Kenya’s 2026 visa-free “Category 1” list includes Sierra Leone, while Nigeria is notably left out—good news for regional travellers planning trips. Religious & Military Links: West African military chaplains and religious affairs personnel gathered in Ghana for the WARAS symposium, including Sierra Leone, to strengthen spiritual readiness and cross-border cooperation. Health & Women’s Safety: UNFPA warns maternal deaths in the Ebola outbreak zone have doubled as expectant mothers avoid hospitals, raising fears of “indirect mortality.” Education Access: WESOFOD-SL, with support from Trócaire, delivered teaching and learning materials and accessibility upgrades to five primary schools in Pujehun for children with disabilities. Campus Rules: COMAHS (University of Sierra Leone) reaffirms a strict 75% attendance requirement for semester exams, with “no sacred cow” enforcement. Culture & Identity: Guinean-Sierra Leonean artist Mom Laga publicly appeals to reunite with his mother after childhood separation. Economy Watch: The IMF commended Sierra Leone’s economic progress but urged deeper revenue reforms to better withstand shocks. Travel Costs: A global roundup flags Sierra Leone among countries with costly entry fees for tourists (e-visa listed at $80).
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