The Freetown City Council (FCC), in partnership with the C40 Cities Finance Facility, has completed a feasibility study for a $92 million cable car network aimed at transforming urban transportation. Mayor Yvonne Akie-Sawyerr announced the project at a press briefing on November 26, 2024, highlighting its capacity to serve 6,000 passengers per hour. The 3.6-kilometer…
Sierra Leone’s George Edward Ngegba has climbed to the top of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C bowling chart after stellar performances in the first three matches in Abuja. With an economy rate of 5.48, Ngegba took seven wickets in two innings, leading Sierra Leone to a win over Ivory Coast…
The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has strongly condemned the government’s decision to allocate just 1% of the 2025 national budget to development programs, questioning its commitment to addressing pressing socio-economic challenges. Speaking at a press conference on November 26, 2024, BAN acknowledged progress in inflation control, trade deficit reduction, and exchange rate stability but raised…
The African Development Fund has allocated $99.16 million to bolster the Regional West Africa Rice Development Project, enhancing food security and self-sufficiency. The initiative will target Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, ECOWAS, and the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to boost rice production, develop value chains, and promote climate resilience and economic growth. The funding, comprising four grants from…
Over 300 migrants were arrested in Libya’s desert by the 444 Brigade, a militia group aligned with the Libyan army. The group, which announced the arrests on November 25, condemned human smuggling and trafficking, stating that their patrols would continue to target smuggling routes. The nationality of the detainees remains unclear. The 444 Brigade shared…
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) has reaffirmed its support for Sierra Leone football with a $150,000 sponsorship for the 2024/2025 Premier League season. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2024, at a ceremony in Freetown, highlights LRMG’s commitment to developing local talent and promoting unity through football. LRMG’s Human Resource Director, Mohamed S. Daffae, emphasized…
Caritas Freetown, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and supported by the UN Peace Building Fund, hosted a two-day training program on November 22–23, 2024, at the Western Rural District Council Hall in Waterloo. The event aimed to empower young women, including those with disabilities, to engage actively in politics. The training focused on…
Iceland’s Head of Mission, Ásdís Bjarnadóttir, alongside World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, Yvonne Forsen, visited Bonthe Island from November 18 to 20, 2024, to monitor the implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. Funded by Iceland’s $2.4 million donation, the programme provides nutritious meals to over 40,000 schoolchildren across 184 public schools in…
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to address new and evolving threats in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Speaking at GIABA’s 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary Session in Freetown, he emphasized the need for actionable strategies to enhance regional efforts…
Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has unveiled its Women’s T20 Premier League on Saturday, November 24, 2024, with two exciting matches at the Prince of Wales School Oval. Featuring eight teams, the league aims to elevate women’s cricket and foster gender equality in the sport. The opening match saw Crusaders face Mid-West in a tight contest….