AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSierra Leone Tech & Security: A Sierra Leonean cybersecurity researcher in India is set to return home with PhD work in drone forensics, countermeasures, and AI-assisted crime-scene management—aimed at strengthening digital investigations and law-enforcement capability. Digital Connectivity: CSquared says it has added capacity to the 2Africa West submarine cable to improve route diversity and resilience for West and Central Africa, after recent regional undersea cable disruptions. Agriculture & Food Tech: Sierra Leone and Korea signed a $5.6m K-Ricebelt deal to modernise rice production in Kambia (2026–2030), including seed systems, irrigation rehabilitation, machinery, and training. Education & Policy: Sierra Leone’s PSRU has completed entrance meetings for public universities under a higher-education review to improve governance and graduate outcomes. Governance: Sierra Leone dropped treason charges against former President Ernest Bai Koroma on health grounds, a potential step toward reconciliation. Regional Tech/Infrastructure: Sierra Leone’s President Bio inspected the ECOWAS summit venue in Lungi ahead of leaders’ arrival.
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