The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, along with the Sierra Leone Labour Congress and the Sierra Leone Employers’ Federation, has joined forces with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to review Sierra Leone’s National Labour Migration Policy. This initiative follows a recent agreement between the Ministry and IOM, targeting irregular migration issues such…
Argentina clinched its second consecutive Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday night. The winning goal was scored by Lautaro Martínez in the 112th minute, despite Lionel Messi’s injury in the second half. Messi suffered a non-contact injury in the 64th minute but remained on the field. Martínez’s goal, followed by a hug…
In a thrilling showdown in Berlin, Spain emerged victorious against England, securing a 2-1 win in the European Championships on Sunday night. The match left England fans heartbroken, as their national team fell short in their second consecutive European Championships final. The pain was reminiscent of their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals….
Sulaiman Sengu Koroma, the Northern Region Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Distribution Supply Authority (EDSA), announced the regional launch of the Token Identification (T.ID) rollover in Makeni on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16. The launch will include street sensitization at major public places like the Makeni Lorry Park and the N.P. Lorry…
A honourable member of the ECOWAS Parliament has urged Guinea to return the disputed town of Yenga to Sierra Leone. The town, situated in the eastern district of Kailahun, has been a contentious issue between the two nations for over two decades. Saa Emerson Lamina, an MP and Deputy House Majority Leader in the Sierra…
On July 4, 2024, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, announced on Radio Democracy’s ‘Gud Morning Salone’ program that Sierra Leone exported $1.2 billion worth of minerals in 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector. Mattai shared the journey of the mining sector, noting that in 2013,…
The US Embassy in Freetown has announced significant changes to its visa appointment scheduling system. Effective August 16, applicants will no longer use the current UStraveldocs platform to schedule their visa appointments. Instead, a new platform will be implemented to streamline the process and enhance the user experience. In preparation for this transition, the Embassy…
The United States Coast Guard has recently completed training 30 members of Sierra Leone’s Maritime Security sector. The training focused on search and rescue operations in the ocean and response to oil spills. During the sessions, participants engaged in discussions on how to create a structured and ordered response during high-stakes, nerve-wracking events. This comprehensive…
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr. Eldred Taylor, inspected hybrid electricity installations in Moyamba. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of both the Moyamba Township Electrification Project, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone, and the 1MW Solar Power Plant, funded by the World Bank. The Seven Districts Electrification Project,…
Niger’s interior ministry has put search units on high alert following a breakout from the high-security Koutoukale prison on Thursday, July 11. The facility, located 50 kilometers northwest of Niamey, houses Islamist militants involved in Niger’s conflicts with groups linked to al-Qaida, Islamic State, and suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The ministry has not disclosed the…