On June 18, 2024, Michael Kolie from the WTO Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, Minister of Trade and Industry. The meeting focused on the significance of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Mechanism for Sierra Leone. The Hon. Minister, Deputy Minister, senior officials from the Ministry of…
President Julius Maada Bio has extended the deadline for the Independent Cross-Party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review to present their report. The extension was announced during a formal ceremony where the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) issued a joint statement. President Bio expressed deep gratitude to committee…
The National Sports Authority (NSA) hosted a significant meeting today at the City Hall View Conference room, gathering eighty sports stakeholders from sixty-one organizations. The meeting aimed to finalize the establishment of the National Sports Development Fund, a crucial initiative for advancing sports development in Sierra Leone. Discussions focused on the draft statutory instrument that…
On Thursday, June 19, 2024, a team of ten law graduates, led by Aglyn T. Kamara and co-opted by the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq., presented a draft legal framework for the Sports Development Foundation 2024. The presentation took place at Dr. Abdulai’s office on Signal Hill…
The National Sports Authority (NSA) convened a crucial meeting today at City Hall View Conference Room, gathering eighty stakeholders from sixty-one organizations to finalize plans for the National Sports Development Fund. This initiative aims to boost sports development across Sierra Leone. Key discussions focused on the draft statutory instrument detailing the Fund’s governance, revenue sources,…
Orange Sierra Leone has announced the successful completion of repairs on the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable, marking a crucial milestone in restoring and enhancing international telecommunications connectivity. The ACE cable, a vital link in global communication infrastructure, recently underwent comprehensive repairs to address operational challenges, with Orange partnering closely with Zoodlabs to…
Citizens in southern Sierra Leone are raising alarms about the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA)’s inadequate efforts to inform the public about the impending deadline to obtain national identification cards. Abdulai J. Sillah, a prominent civil society activist, expressed deep disappointment with NCRA’s perceived neglect in raising awareness about this crucial national initiative. “The NCRA…
Rainbo Initiative has released its 2023 Annual Report on the Fight Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. The report documents that 2,763 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sought refuge in various centers across Sierra Leone. Of these, 2,743 were female survivors, with monthly figures ranging from 164 to 289. Male survivors, though fewer, totaled 20 cases…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has reopened its application portal for the seventh batch on June 15, 2024. This initiative aims to support youth empowerment and employment by inviting graduates to apply for recruitment, training, and deployment in December 2024/25. The NYS program targets young Sierra Leonean graduates aged 18 to 35, equipping them with…
In its poverty alleviation and social development initiative, the Chinese Embassy in Freetown has disbursed Nle 350,000 for constructing a footbridge in Bo District. This funding is part of the embassy’s commitment to supporting infrastructure projects that enhance local communities. The Information, Education, and Communication Unit of NaCSA reported that these funds resulted from previous…