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Sierra Leone secures $1 million for ferry

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Sierra Leone has secured an Indonesian grant of $1 million to prepare the ferry service between Freetown and Tagrin. The funding will cover feasibility studies and technical plans, with the project expected to launch in early 2027, according to Sierra Loaded.

Sierra Leone has secured a $1 million grant from the Indonesian government to prepare a ferry service between Freetown and Tagrin, according to Sierra Loaded. The funding, negotiated by Finance Minister Karefa Kargbo, will be provided through Indonesian Aid and used for feasibility studies and detailed technical design of the project.

The agreement is to be signed between Indonesia and Sierra Leone, represented by its Ministry of Finance. The discussions were facilitated by Ibrahim Turay, Sierra Leone’s ambassador to Senegal, and Ardian Wicaksono, Indonesia’s ambassador to Senegal, at a meeting held on 31 October in Dakar on the sidelines of the second Sport and Development Summit.

The project is expected to be implemented in early 2027. The future service is intended to improve the connection between the capital and Tagrin, a gateway to the Lungi corridor, and support trade, tourism and other economic activities.

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