AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Safety Crackdown: SLPHA and SLRSA have announced tougher nationwide enforcement on container truck operations after fatal haulage crashes, citing enforcement gaps and unsafe practices shown in viral videos. Health System Push: The Ministry of Health has started a high-level senior retreat to review reforms and speed up healthcare delivery nationwide. Workers’ Rights Clarified: Government intervened in the Sierra Tropical dispute, confirming the legal basis for severance benefits and how collective bargaining agreements apply even after expiry. Drug Trafficking Alarm: Opposition leader Abdulai Kargbo raised concerns over alleged Sierra Leone links to international narcotics networks, pointing to a major cocaine seizure involving a vessel that reportedly left Freetown. Water Reliability: SALWACO installed a new 100KVA generator in Kambia to stabilise electricity and restore consistent water supply. UN Security Council Reform: AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf renewed Africa’s demand for permanent UN Security Council seats, with Sierra Leone named among supporters. Trade & Customs Focus: WCO-WCA customs talks in Freetown ended with calls for stronger border controls and smarter, safer trade.
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