Government Falls Short in Human Trafficking Report 2024

The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report has revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, while making significant efforts to combat trafficking, does not fully meet the minimum standards for its elimination. Despite demonstrating increased efforts compared to previous periods, Sierra Leone maintained its Tier 2 status. Key initiatives included referring all identified trafficking victims to…

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Minister Praises SLPP and APC MPs for Combating Child Marriage in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, celebrated what he described as a “historic moment” following the collaborative efforts of two female Members of Parliament. Hon. Mariama Konneh Zombo from the ruling SLPP and Hon. Catherine Zainab Tarawally from the opposition APC joined forces, supported by First Lady Fatima Bio, to spearhead…

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Government Pledges to Reduce Energy Costs with Renewables

Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security, recently emphasized the government’s dedication to lowering energy costs for citizens. During discussions with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Dr. Yumkella highlighted efforts to leverage cost-effective energy sources and reduce tariffs….

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Sports Minister Supports National Development Fund

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has pledged total support for the national sports development fund in the country. She made this revelation at an event organized by the National Sports Authority (NSA), which hosted key stakeholders from various National Sports Associations across the country. The Minister commended Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive…

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Labour Ministry Wraps Up Provincial Talks on Social Protection Bill

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security (MELSS) has concluded nationwide consultations with stakeholders on the Social Protection Bill, aiming to establish a robust legal framework for social protection in Sierra Leone. The initiative, which has garnered strong support from citizens and social protection actors, included renewed consultations funded by the World Bank to…

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NSA Director Engages Chinese Embassy on Sports Collaboration

The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, and his dedicated team visited the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The primary goal of this visit was to seek further support from the Chinese government, a long-standing ally in Sierra Leone’s sports infrastructure growth. During the…

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