Libya’s eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the presidential council in Tripoli. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg announced that all 108 lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of Belqasem, who previously served as the bank’s director of banking…
The U.N. Security Council has unanimously voted on Monday to extend the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force aimed at addressing gang violence in Haiti. This decision comes despite Haiti’s request to initiate discussions on transitioning to a U.N. peacekeeping mission. According to a final draft obtained by The Associated Press, China and Russia successfully…
UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Ampiah officially launched the 2024/25 Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual Media Awards at their Annual General Meeting in Bo City. The awards aim to celebrate journalistic excellence and promote media integrity and professionalism. Ampiah highlighted the vital role of the media in supporting democracy, transparency, and accountability in Sierra…
On September 27, 2024, Ebovac, a lab in Kambia, presented the results of its Ebola vaccine clinical trial, which started in response to the 2014 outbreak. The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) established the trial center to combat the virus, with Kambia selected due to its high infection rates and proximity to…
At the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual General Meeting over the weekend, Francis Sowa, PhD, National Coordinator of the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG), advocated for crucial reforms to strengthen media viability and independence. The AGM, themed “Charting the Way Forward: A New Constitution for an Inclusive and Strong SLAJ,” aimed to address…
The U.S. Foreign Policy Association awarded its prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at the 2024 World Leadership Forum Dinner. This honor recognizes his exemplary leadership and contributions to national progress and global diplomacy. In his acceptance speech, President Bio expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the medal symbolizes…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema, President of Equatorial Guinea, in Moscow to strengthen diplomatic ties. During the meeting, Putin highlighted their successful collaboration within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and OPEC+, stating, “Your country is our partner… Our common task is to stabilize world energy markets.” He noted that their joint…
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for its significant support to Africa, particularly in equipment and assistance. He highlighted the collaboration in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizing the need for continued partnership to address these…
The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Ramatulai Wurie, has stressed the urgent need to improve governance systems in Sierra Leone’s universities. At a town hall meeting themed “The Cost of Quality Higher Education: A Collective Responsibility,” held on September 26, 2024, at Fourah Bay College, she emphasized the importance of quality management systems in…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated $1.1 million worth of contraceptives and essential maternal health medications to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health. The handover took place on September 26, 2024, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown, coinciding with World Contraception Day. UNFPA Country Representative Nadia Rasheed highlighted that this brings the total…