Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited (ASX: SRX) has issued a press release regarding a tragic incident at its subsidiary, Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), resulting in the death of a worker at the Area 1 operations on June 18, 2024. The Managing Director and CEO of SRL, Theuns de Bruyn, conveyed the company’s heartfelt condolences: “On behalf…
The Lagos State police command has released 22 individuals arrested during the #EndSARS memorial protest at the Lekki tollgate on Sunday. The protesters gathered to demand the full implementation of the judicial panel findings from the 2020 protests. Police dispersed the crowd around 8:30 am, as demonstrators honored those who lost their lives to police…
Russia has expressed its support for Africa’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a statement to Russian media ahead of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov referred to Africa’s aspiration as “legitimate” and also backed the ambitions of India and Brazil. Lavrov emphasized that Africa’s inclusion…
The Sierra Leone Premier League is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, boosting the local economy, according to Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Acting Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). At a press conference, Bawoh shared that the league will offer employment opportunities in various sectors, including players, officials, support staff, and vendors. “Over 1,000…
Renowned philanthropic organization, the Kellie Foundation, has launched an extensive program spanning all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, targeting schools with sensitization initiatives. The program is strategically tailored to address key issues affecting students’ daily lives, including fostering realistic self-expression, combating drug abuse, and mitigating the negative impact of social media. E Kellie and M…
The main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has formally raised concerns with President Brigadier (Rtd) Dr. Julius Maada Bio about recent government actions that they argued undermine the National Unity Agreement of October 18, 2023. In a letter dated May 2024, the APC leadership pointed out two main issues: the reappointment of Edmond…
Nicholas Haysom, the UN Special Representative for South Sudan, held his first press briefing on October 9, following the announcement of a two-year extension to the transitional period, pushing the country’s first democratic elections to December 2026. He emphasized the importance of making this extension count to maintain the trust of the South Sudanese people,…
Around 750 Sierra Leoneans, including women and children, are stranded at an International Organization for Migration (IOM) camp in Agadez, Niger. Despite being processed and vetted by IOM officials, their repatriation to Sierra Leone is on hold due to the lack of authorization from the Sierra Leonean government. Musa Alie Sesay, the group’s spokesperson, stated…
Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has announced a major step forward in the country’s infrastructure development with a new financing agreement to reconstruct the Mabang-Moyamba-Gbangbatoke Junction Road. The 86-kilometre project, expected to start soon, will take two years to complete, followed by a one-year defect liability period….
The People to People (P2P) Project, funded by UNAID, is making significant strides in promoting peace and economic empowerment in Sierra Leone’s Western Rural District. The project has focused on empowering women and youth through financial literacy, business development, and peacebuilding training. A major initiative of the project has been the creation of Village Savings…