UN Tech & Governance: Vice-President Kashim Shettima (for Nigeria) used UNGA81 to push a Security Council overhaul, arguing the world of 2026 can’t be run on a 1945 power setup, and calling for at least two permanent African seats (with veto rights) plus five non-permanent seats, alongside stronger climate finance and tech transfer. Sierra Leone Digital Public Goods: Sierra Leone developers are set to use an AI-assisted “DPG Pipeline” to check digital solutions against Digital Public Goods standards before submitting to the DPG Registry. Maritime Skills: Sierra Leone’s trained seafarers still struggle to find vessels for sea time, with the shortage forcing some to rely on temporary ferry options. Energy & Fintech for Fuel: Tango Brook expanded its Tango Fuel App into Sierra Leone and four other African markets, offering traceable fuel and fleet monitoring for businesses. Conflict Prevention Research: Sierra Leone’s Peace Commission met NYU’s Center on International Cooperation to strengthen early-warning and risk identification for conflict prevention. Regional Connectivity: Liberia’s LTA urged Mano River Union states (including Sierra Leone) to coordinate cross-border digital infrastructure and policies. Public Health Tech Abroad: The UK plans wastewater surveillance for Ebola, Marburg, and other threats—an approach that could inspire similar early detection thinking regionally.
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UN Reform Push: Nigeria’s UNGA bid, led by VP Kashim Shettima, renewed calls for a Security Council shake-up—at least two permanent African seats with veto rights plus five non-permanent seats—arguing the 1945 power setup no longer fits 2026 realities. Digital Public Goods for Sierra Leone: UNICEF-backed initiative showcased an AI-assisted “DPG Pipeline” to help Sierra Leone developers assess and upgrade digital solutions to meet global Digital Public Goods standards. Regional Connectivity: Liberia’s LTA urged Mano River Union states (including Sierra Leone) to coordinate cross-border internet governance and build integrated infrastructure for cheaper, more reliable connectivity. Ebola/Marburg Surveillance: UKHSA plans to expand wastewater monitoring to detect Ebola, Marburg, and other dangerous infections earlier, boosting pandemic preparedness. Energy & Tech in Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone’s PDSL will pitch offshore oil and gas prospects at African Energy Week 2026, while Mission 300 Accelerator’s Emergent Grid Project will test whether AI-driven compute demand can strengthen mini-grid electricity economics in places including Sierra Leone. Maritime Skills Gap: Sierra Leone seafarers still struggle to find vessels for sea time after training, with vessel shortages cited as a key bottleneck.
Energy Tech in West Africa: Tango Brook’s Tango Fuel App marks its 1st anniversary by expanding its digital fuel payment and fleet management system into Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, DR Congo and Zimbabwe, now used by 150+ corporate organisations. Digital Health & AI for Care: Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Mustapha Kabba says AI and digital tools should be judged by whether they help health workers act fast enough to save lives, urging better data integration. Education & AI Reality Check: Education Minister Conrad Sackey warns AI in schools can’t distract from overcrowded classrooms, weak literacy and limited learning materials. School Meals as Jobs: Information Minister Chernor Bah pushes locally sourced school meals to link children, farmers and youth employment. UNGA Tech Policy: Communications Minister Salima Bah calls for universal global standards for digital public infrastructure so digital services don’t deepen exclusion. Ebola Update: WHO reports encouraging signs in DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, with transmission down in Ituri even as other areas rise. Governance & Law: Sierra Leone Law School says a presidential misconduct probe has exceeded its 8-week mandate but insists operations continue. Regional Cybersecurity: Liberia’s telecom regulator urges Mano River Union states to coordinate against cross-border cyber threats. Electricity Reality: Afrobarometer finds fewer than 1 in 10 in Sierra Leone report reliable grid power, highlighting the need for better energy delivery.
Digital Health & AI in Care: Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer Mustapha Kabba told UNGA digital health leaders that AI and emerging tech should be judged by one thing—whether they help frontline workers make faster decisions that save lives, urging better health data integration and tools that reduce delays. Education & AI Reality Check: Education Minister Conrad Sackey warned that AI in education must not distract from overcrowded classrooms, weak literacy, and limited learning materials, calling for evidence from local systems and support for foundational skills. School Meals as Tech-Enabled Jobs: Information Minister Chernor Bah argued Sierra Leone can use locally sourced school meals to link children, farmers, and youth jobs, strengthening self-reliance while improving nutrition. Digital Public Infrastructure Standards: Communications Minister Salima Bah urged universal global standards for digital public infrastructure, warning that poor design can widen exclusion even when systems aim to expand access. Ebola Preparedness Update: WHO reported “encouraging signs” in DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, with transmission easing in Ituri, while vaccine research continues. Electricity Reliability Gap: Afrobarometer data shows fewer than 1 in 10 in Sierra Leone report reliable grid power, with many turning to alternatives like solar. Regional Cyber Cooperation: Sierra Leone joined Mano River Union calls for coordinated action against cross-border cyber threats and a more secure digital future. EAC Infectious Disease Training: The East African Community trained 120 frontline health professionals in Nairobi to detect, contain, and manage high-consequence outbreaks like Ebola. UNGA AI Governance Push: President Bio urged developing countries to shape AI rules and standards directly, warning against repeating past economic patterns that leave Africa dependent.
Russian “Russian House” expansion: Rossotrudnichestvo will open 11 new partner centres, with 8 in Africa, including Sierra Leone, boosting Russian language, education, science and culture through a tighter quality-assurance network. Electricity access gap: Afrobarometer reports fewer than 1 in 10 people in Sierra Leone (8%) have reliable grid power “most” or “all” of the time, with many turning to alternatives like solar. Digital public infrastructure standards: Sierra Leone’s Communications Minister Salima Bah urges universal global safeguards for digital public infrastructure, warning poor design can widen exclusion. AI governance push: President Bio warns Africa not to repeat past mistakes in the AI era, calling for “shared sovereignty” in building and governing AI. Cyber resilience in West Africa: Sierra Leone’s MRU partners are urged to coordinate against cross-border cyber threats and strengthen a secure digital future. Health tech and Ebola readiness: EAC training in Nairobi is equipping frontline workers to detect, contain and manage high-consequence outbreaks like Ebola, while WHO allocates Ervebo vaccine doses for research in DR Congo. STEM inspiration: Meet Kelvin Doe, a 13-year-old in Freetown building machines from discarded materials and turning tinkering into practical tech.
Nuclear for development: An IAEA-focused piece argues Africa should move from using nuclear tech to helping co-create it, highlighting “Rays of Hope” cancer care support and growing oncology centres including Sierra Leone. Regional justice and media: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice is training journalists to push member states to actually implement court rulings, citing weak enforcement. Youth STEM in Sierra Leone: Kelvin Doe, 13, built radio and power systems from discarded materials in Freetown, with his work drawing attention from top global institutions. AI governance at UNGA: President Bio urged Africa to avoid repeating past mistakes in the AI era, calling for “shared sovereignty” in AI rules, standards, and benefits—while another commentary attacks his UN messaging as mismatched with governance at home. Education and digital safety: Sierra Leone validated a new tertiary curriculum for Electoral and Political Studies, and the government launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign. Health and research: WHO says 20,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine are allocated for a DRC research trial in Ituri. Funding pressure in higher education: The Technical and Higher Education Ministry flagged subvention delays and infrastructure gaps ahead of the 2027 budget. Startup push: ECOWAS kicked off its Startup Awards process for West African innovators, including Sierra Leoneans, with seed prizes and deal facilitation.
Education Funding & Tech: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education says delayed university subventions and infrastructure gaps could hit the 2027 budget, even as it pushes more technical institutes and digital infrastructure. AI & Digital Safety: The government has launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign to help citizens spot manipulated content, while Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Maada Bio and UN partners spotlight child digital safety at the UN in New York. Ebola Research: WHO reports 20,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine for a research trial in DR Congo’s Ituri province, aiming to test protection against the Bundibugyo strain. Digital Rights & Governance: A Sierra Leone lawmaker urged human-centered digital rules for AI and digital rights across the Mano River Union, as ECOWAS court efforts push media to press states on compliance. Connectivity & Telecoms: Africell secured a $99.6m US EXIM loan for advanced mobile network technology in Angola, with Sierra Leone among its markets. Regional Startups: ECOWAS Startup Awards opened in Abuja with Sierra Leone startups competing for seed funding and deals in health, agri, fintech, clean tech and more.
Digital Rights & AI Governance: Sierra Leone’s parliamentarian Mariana Bangura urged Mano River Union partners to adopt human-centered AI rules, protect privacy, and tackle online harassment, fraud, and deepfakes—while expanding affordable internet and digital skills for women and youth. UN Child Digital Safety: First Lady Fatima Maada Bio is set to speak at a UN session on building safe digital systems for children, focusing on international standards and shared responsibility with tech stakeholders. National AI & Deepfake Campaign: Sierra Leone launched a nationwide AI and deepfake awareness drive across all 16 districts, led by the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation with the ICT and Information ministries, to help citizens spot manipulated content. Regional Startup Push: ECOWAS kicked off its $65,000 Startup Awards process in Abuja, featuring 60 startups from across West Africa (including Sierra Leone) in sectors like FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, CleanTech, and EdTech. Ebola Vaccine Research (DR Congo): WHO says 20,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine are being used in an Ituri trial to study protection against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. Connectivity Finance: Africell received a $99.6m EXIM loan to expand telecoms in Angola using advanced network technology.
AI & Deepfakes: Sierra Leone has launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign led by the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation to help citizens spot manipulated content and use AI responsibly, with World Bank support through the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project. Digital Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General met UNESCO officials in Riyadh to discuss AI ethics and governance, noting the country has a position on AI but no specific AI law yet, alongside work on cybersecurity and a Data Protection Bill. Ebola Research: WHO says 20,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine have been allocated for an Ebola research vaccination programme in DR Congo’s Ituri province, as trials begin to test protection against Ebola Bundibugyo virus. Agrivoltaics in Practice: Big Lake’s agrivoltaics project is showing promise by growing crops alongside a 1-megawatt solar array, offering farmers extra income while expanding clean energy use. Telecom Investment: EXIM Bank approved a $99.6m loan to Africell for advanced mobile network technology in Angola, with knock-on benefits for connectivity and competition across the region. UN Engagement: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah arrived in New York for UNGA 81, including events on school meals and implementation science. Regional Tech for Disasters: The UAE Space Agency completed satellite-data disaster response training in Ghana for West African participants including Sierra Leone, focused on early warning and damage assessment. Diplomacy & Tech Trade: China and Sierra Leone marked 55 years of diplomatic relations, with emphasis on China’s EV, solar and AI patent growth.
Digital Literacy & AI Safety: Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign to help citizens spot manipulated media, with World Bank support under the SLDTP. Public Finance & Delivery: Finance Minister Karefa Kargbo kicked off the FY2027 budget process, stressing domestic revenue mobilisation, tighter public financial management, and a push for digital transformation and jobs. Digital Sovereignty & Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General met UNESCO in Saudi Arabia to discuss AI governance readiness, cybersecurity, and a planned Data Protection Bill. Health & Inclusion Tech: UNIMAK and LSHTM advanced a Disability Assessment, Determination and Certification pilot to build a national system for identifying and certifying persons with disabilities. Space for Disaster Response: The UAE Space Agency completed satellite-data training in Ghana for West African responders, including Sierra Leone, to improve early warning and damage assessments. Connectivity Investment: Africell secured a $99.6m US EXIM loan for telecom upgrades in Angola, with spillover relevance for regional network growth including Sierra Leone. Regional Tech for Ports: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority discussed AI-enabled smart-port and tracking solutions with Triple-A ahead of a US Coast Guard audit. Climate Risk & Disability: A new study links climate disasters to deeper barriers for people with disabilities, drawing parallels with Sierra Leone’s disability landscape.
Digital Governance & AI Literacy: Sierra Leone launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign to help citizens spot manipulated content and use AI responsibly, supported by the World Bank via the SLDTP and led by the DSTI. Cybersecurity & Legal Readiness: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General met UNESCO in Riyadh to discuss AI governance readiness, cybersecurity, and a planned Data Protection Bill ahead of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI. Smart Ports & Tracking: The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority held talks with Triple-A on AI-enabled port security, safety, and “smart-port” upgrades, including digital port twins and container/vehicle tracking, with a U.S. Coast Guard audit due in November 2026. Health Systems & Disability Data: UNIMAK and LSHTM advanced Sierra Leone’s Disability Assessment, Determination and Certification pilot (Phase II) to build a national disability assessment and certification framework. Connectivity Finance: Africell secured a $99.6m EXIM loan to expand mobile network technology and improve connectivity in Angola, with the operator also active in Sierra Leone. Agrifood Innovation: Sierra Leone’s agriculture ministry delegation shared lessons from WAFI2026 in Beijing, focusing on digital extension, farmer field schools, and green value chains for Feed Salone. Climate & Minerals Deal-Making: African leaders pushed for investment and local ownership of critical minerals at Climate Week NYC and the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum. Regional Diplomacy: China and Sierra Leone marked 55 years of diplomatic relations at a Freetown reception.
AI & Digital Literacy: Sierra Leone launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign to help citizens spot manipulated content and use emerging tech responsibly, backed by the World Bank through the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project. AI Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General discussed AI governance and a Data Protection Bill with UNESCO in Saudi Arabia, stressing readiness beyond technical experts. Health & Research Training: Sierra Leone secured a five-year accreditation for postgraduate radiology training, while UNIMAK and LSHTM advance a disability assessment and certification system. Ports & Smart Security: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority met Triple-A on AI-enabled port security, safety, and “smart-port” operations ahead of a U.S. Coast Guard audit. Finance & Budgeting: Finance Minister Karefa Kargbo unveiled a fiscal reform agenda as Sierra Leone begins the FY2027 budget process, focusing on revenue, public financial management, and efficiency. Diplomacy & Tech Partnerships: China marked 55 years of ties with Sierra Leone, and Sierra Leone also pushed its digital sovereignty agenda to the global stage. Regional Cooperation: The government launched a South-South and triangular cooperation strategic plan for 2026–2030 to boost technology exchange and delivery. Global Spotlight: First Lady Fatima Bio was honoured by Harvard and MIT for leadership and service to Africa.
Agriculture & Innovation: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security sent its Director of Extension, Alpha Yayah Mansaray, to the World AgriFood Innovation Conference in Beijing, sharing lessons on green, healthy agrifood systems and how digital extension and farmer field schools can fit the “Feed Salone” approach. AI & Digital Safety: Government launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign in Freetown to help citizens spot manipulated media and use AI responsibly, supported by the World Bank through the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project. AI Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General Alpha Sesay met UNESCO officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss ethical AI governance, noting the country has a position on AI but is still working toward specific legislation and a Data Protection Bill. Health Systems: University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex won full five-year accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training, bringing in-country specialist imaging education and raising total accredited programmes to nine. Port Tech & Security: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority held talks with Triple-A on AI-enabled smart-port upgrades, including digital port twins and tracking, ahead of a U.S. Coast Guard audit in November 2026. Regional Cooperation: The Ministry of Planning launched Sierra Leone’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to turn partnerships into measurable technology and knowledge exchange. Space for Disaster Response: UAE Space Agency completed disaster-response satellite training in Ghana with participants from Sierra Leone and other West African states, focusing on early warning and damage assessment.
AI & Deepfakes: Sierra Leone launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign in Freetown to help citizens spot manipulated content and use AI responsibly, funded via the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project with World Bank support. Digital Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General Alpha Sesay discussed AI governance readiness with UNESCO in Saudi Arabia, noting the country has a position on AI but no specific AI law yet, alongside work on cybersecurity and a Data Protection Bill. Public Finance & Jobs: Finance Minister Karefa A.F. Kargbo kicked off the FY2027 budget process at National Policy Hearings, pushing domestic revenue mobilisation, tighter public financial management, and a Medium-Term Expenditure Framework focused on jobs, infrastructure and digital transformation. Health Training: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health welcomed full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, bringing in-country specialist imaging education and raising total accredited programmes to nine. Port Security Tech: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority met Triple-A to explore AI-enabled smart-port upgrades like digital port twins and tracking systems, ahead of a U.S. Coast Guard audit in November 2026. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Sierra Leone also marked 55 years of China–Sierra Leone diplomatic relations at a Freetown reception, with emphasis on China’s EV, battery and AI patent growth.
AI & Media Literacy: Sierra Leone launched a national AI and deepfake awareness campaign in Freetown to help citizens spot manipulated content and use AI responsibly, funded via the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project with World Bank support. Digital Governance: MoCTI will showcase Sierra Leone’s “Open-Source Journey” at UNGA 81, highlighting the country’s first Open-Source Software Policy aimed at reducing reliance on costly proprietary tools and strengthening locally controlled digital systems. AI Governance Readiness: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General met UNESCO in Saudi Arabia to discuss AI governance and legal preparedness, noting the country has a position on AI but no specific AI law yet, alongside work on a Data Protection Bill. Port Security Tech: The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority held talks with Triple-A on AI-enabled container intelligence, vehicle tracking, and “smart-port” upgrades, ahead of a planned U.S. Coast Guard audit in November 2026. Health Training & Capacity: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health welcomed full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, bringing in-country specialist imaging education to more doctors. Disability Assessment Research: UNIMAK and LSHTM are advancing a Disability Assessment, Determination and Certification pilot in Sierra Leone to build a national disability assessment and certification framework. Regional Tech for Health: Africa CDC is pushing a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Sierra Leone among participating countries.
Digital Governance: Sierra Leone’s Attorney-General Alpha Sesay met UNESCO in Riyadh to discuss AI governance, ethics, and readiness, stressing the need to prepare for AI beyond legal and technical experts while work continues on a Data Protection Bill. Open-Source Tech: MoCTI will take Sierra Leone’s “Open-Source Journey” to UNGA 81 with UNICEF, showcasing the country’s first Open-Source Software Policy aimed at locally controlled, more affordable digital public infrastructure. Port Security & Smart Ports: SLPHA met Triple-A on AI-enabled container intelligence, vehicle tracking, and digital port twins to strengthen Freetown’s security and safety ahead of a U.S. Coast Guard audit. Health Training: Sierra Leone secured full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, expanding in-country specialist imaging capacity. Disability Research: UNIMAK and LSHTM advanced Sierra Leone’s Disability Assessment, Determination and Certification pilot to build a national disability assessment and certification framework. Ebola Lab Capacity: West African medical laboratory scientists gathered in Togo to tackle epidemic diagnostics and prevention gaps amid the Ebola crisis.
Digital Sovereignty: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation will showcase the country’s “Open-Source Journey” at UNGA 81, highlighting its first Open-Source Software Policy aimed at more secure, affordable, locally controlled digital governance. Health Training Upgrade: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health celebrates full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, bringing advanced imaging specialist/fellowship training fully in-country. Port Security Tech: SLPHA met Triple-A to explore AI-enabled smart-port upgrades for the Port of Freetown, including digital port twins and container/vehicle tracking ahead of a U.S. Coast Guard audit. AI for Public Health: Africa CDC and AU states are building a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Sierra Leone among participants shaping the data and digital architecture. Ebola Lab Capacity: West African medical laboratory scientists gathered in Togo to tackle epidemic diagnostics and prevention gaps amid the Ebola crisis. Ebola Drug Trial: NanoViricides says Phase II NV-387 oral gummies for Ebola in DRC will start next week, targeting reduced fatalities in a rapidly spreading outbreak. Human Trafficking Online: A new PROTECT project with France targets digital recruitment and cross-border trafficking networks across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Benin, Guinea and Togo.
Sierra Leone Digital Governance: MoCTI will showcase “Sierra Leone’s Open-Source Journey” at UNGA 81, highlighting a new Open-Source Software Policy aimed at more secure, locally controlled public digital systems. Health & Training: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health secured full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, bringing in-country specialist imaging education to more doctors. Disability Research: UNIMAK and LSHTM are running DADC Pilot Phase II to build a national disability assessment and certification framework, using findings from selected communities. Energy Access: All On and PowerGen plan more Nigeria mini-grids via mezzanine investment, targeting 41,000 beneficiaries—an example of scalable clean power models across West Africa. STEM Inclusion: Kenyan startup ZeroBionic is using recycled-plastic robotic arms and sign-language data to bring STEM access to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Regional Capacity Building: WAIFEM and partners trained West African debt officials on the Commonwealth Meridian system to improve public debt data and reporting. Ebola Watch: UN urges caution as DRC officials report signs Ebola transmission is slowing, with cases and deaths still high.
Digital Sovereignty: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation will take its “Open-Source Journey” to UNGA 81, spotlighting a new Open-Source Software Policy aimed at more secure, affordable, locally controlled digital governance. Health Training: Sierra Leone’s Teaching Hospitals Complex wins full five-year accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training, adding specialist imaging capacity in-country. Fintech & Payments: First Lady Fatima Maada Bio launches Flot, a Sierra Leonean platform for digital payments, international card services and travel solutions. Electricity Access: All On partners with PowerGen to expand Nigeria’s renewable mini-grids, targeting 41,000 beneficiaries and 9MW capacity. EV Mobility: Spiro teams up with Yadea to scale electric two-wheelers across Africa using a battery-swapping ecosystem. Anti-Trafficking (Regional): NAPTIP and France launch the PROTECT project to disrupt human trafficking networks, including digital recruitment, across Nigeria, Benin, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Togo. Ebola Watch (DRC): UN urges caution as DRC officials report signs Ebola transmission is slowing, with cases still spread across provinces. Space Inspiration: NASA highlights Dr Mae Jemison’s legacy as the first Black woman in space, with her Sierra Leone-linked Peace Corps background.
Digital Sovereignty: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation will take its open-source digital governance push to UNGA 81, spotlighting a new Open-Source Software Policy aimed at more secure, affordable, locally controlled public tech. Health Training: Sierra Leone secures full five-year WACP accreditation for postgraduate Radiology training at USLTHC, adding specialist imaging capacity in-country. Fintech & Payments: First Lady Fatima Bio officially launches Flot, a Sierra Leonean platform for digital payments, Visa-powered international card services, and travel support. Mobility Tech: Spiro partners with Yadea to scale electric two-wheelers across Africa using Spiro’s battery-swapping ecosystem. Public Sector Skills: MoICE explores Canadian academic partnerships to expand study, exchanges, and research opportunities for Sierra Leonean youth. Land Administration: The Lands Ministry certifies and licenses 18 land surveyors to strengthen land rights and reduce boundary disputes. Regional Capacity Building: WAIFEM trains West African debt officials on the Commonwealth Meridian system to improve debt data management and reporting. Ebola Watch: UN urges caution as DRC officials report signs the outbreak may be slowing, while trials for an oral Ebola drug NV-387 are set to begin next week in Ituri.
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