A tragic collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in Nigeria on Sunday resulted in a deadly explosion, claiming the lives of over 50 people, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. The incident occurred in the Agaie area of north-central Niger state, where the tanker was also transporting cattle. At least 50…
Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue saw a steep decline in July 2024, according to the latest Fiscal Report from the Accountant General’s Department. Total revenue for the month dropped to SLe 1.18 billion, a sharp reduction of SLe 481.63 million (29.1%) from June’s SLe 1.66 billion. Key areas of decline included Income, Profits & Capital Gains…
In its latest children and adolescent situation report, UNICEF Sierra Leone has urged the inclusion of climate change education in the national school curriculum. The report captures the voices of Sierra Leonean youth on key issues such as adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence, access to information, and climate change. The analysis highlights the challenges…
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs hosted a Liberian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Mrs. Garmai S. Tokpah, to enhance child welfare cooperation. Key participants included UNICEF representatives, the President of the National Children’s Forum Network Sierra Leone, and child protection experts. Deputy Minister Bindi Hindowa underscored Sierra…
At a conference held at the Waterloo District Council Conference Hall on Tuesday, Mohamed I. Koroma, Production Manager of the Guma Valley Water Company, announced that the company needs $3.6 billion to ensure a sustainable water supply for Freetown. This investment is part of a six-year master plan aimed at addressing the city’s water challenges….
Chad will make history with their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance as they take on Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. This match is pivotal for both sides in their Group G qualifiers campaign. Match Preview Sierra Leone’s World Cup journey remains alive after a 2-2 comeback draw against Burkina…
A recent UNICEF report reveals that 46.5% of children in Sierra Leone use unsafe latrine platforms, highlighting significant Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges. The report is part of a larger analysis on adolescent issues in the country, examining problems like adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, education access, and the effects of climate change. WASH-related issues,…
The National Communication Authority (NatCA) has kicked off a crucial three-day technical meeting focused on implementing roaming regulations for public mobile networks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The meeting, which began on Tuesday, aims to harmonize roaming charges across member states. Mohamed Jalloh, in his welcome address, emphasized that the ECOWAS…
Save the Children has launched a major health initiative targeting 200,000 women and children in Sierra Leone’s Pujehun and Portloko districts. The five-year project, announced by Dr. Modupe Taiwo, Director of Programmes and Operations, during an event at Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown, will support 62 health facilities across the two districts. The initiative focuses…
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered severe burns from the attack on Sunday in north-west Kenya. The authorities revealed that Cheptegei was targeted following a dispute over land with her ex-partner. Her father, Joseph Cheptegei,…