Sungrow has commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project, the first national-scale power generation project connected to the grid in nearly a decade. The company is a provider of PV inverters and energy storage systems.
Why it mattersThe project increases the country's grid capacity through the introduction of solar and storage technology.
Njala University's Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management opened a new living lab using enclosed agricultural technology. Coordinator Dr. Olufemi Julius Olapade said the project received 1 million euros in funding from the European Union.
Why it mattersThe facility introduces circular technologies to create sustainable food systems for cities and regions in Africa.
The Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs and UN Women launched the Gender Accountability Framework and the 2025 Annual Report on the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act 2022. The report tracks the implementation of the 2022 law.
Why it mattersThe framework establishes a mechanism to monitor government compliance with gender equality legislation.
President Julius Maada Bio called on dealers to stop selling the synthetic drug known as Kush during a visit to the Government’s Harmful Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Hastings on October 30, 2025. The president stated that some parents are selling the substance.
Why it mattersThe crackdown aims to reduce the illicit trade of synthetic drugs that the president says is wreaking havoc in the country.
The King Jimmy market, one of West Africa's oldest markets established during the slave trade, will be rebuilt as a modern indoor market. The project involves a complete reconstruction of the historic site.
Why it mattersThe redevelopment replaces an open-air historic site with modern infrastructure for vendors and shoppers.