AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Sovereignty: President Julius Maada Bio told African leaders at a UN AI roundtable that the continent must avoid repeating old economic patterns and push for “shared sovereignty” in building, governing, and benefiting from AI. AFCON 2027 (Travel/Match Planning): Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars kick off 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Zimbabwe on Sept 24 in Morocco, with players stressing unity and discipline; Zimbabwe also confirmed injury withdrawals for Kadewere and Dube, and charter travel is being used to cut fatigue. Tourism & Clean Coasts: Sierra Leone’s tourism ecosystem gets a feel-good boost as Grand Bahama marks its 40th International Coastal Cleanup with growing community turnout and a new cleanup stop at the Freetown Heritage Site. Security & Borders: Reports and editorials highlight Sierra Leone’s role in a wider West Africa cocaine trafficking network linked to Jos Leijdekkers, arguing ECOWAS needs stronger shared tools to stop cross-border smuggling. Visa Watch for Travellers: UK airport transit visa rules list Sierra Leone among countries needing a transit visa, while Armenia’s stricter visitor visa rules require invitations for many African nationals.
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