Ecobank Sierra Leone and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the country’s mining sector through collaboration, financial solutions, and streamlined processes. The agreement was signed by Ecobank’s Managing Director, Sebastian Ashong-Katai, and NMA’s Director of Mines, Peter K. Bangura, at NMA’s headquarters. Ashong-Katai expressed Ecobank’s commitment…
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Bo has launched a project to improve conditions at the Bo West Division Police Holding Facility. Led by Bo District CSO Chairman Joseph Dominic Blakie, and backed by human rights advocate Emmanuel Thomas, the initiative involves the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Ministry of Health. Efforts include…
The Government of Sierra Leone has released its Fiscal Strategy Statement (FSS) for 2025-2027, forecasting steady export growth and a moderate rise in imports. Aligned with the Public Financial Management Act of 2016, the FSS provides a trade outlook that builds on recent export successes, especially in iron ore, and reflects evolving global demand. The…
Mauritius Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L’Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Jugnauth, who was seeking a second term, conceded that the electorate chose rival Navin Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change coalition. Ramgoolam is poised to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. The election was marred…
Former president and opposition leader John Dramani Mahama is leading in the latest polls for Ghana’s December presidential elections. Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress, is facing off against Vice-President Muhamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party. A total of 13 candidates are contesting to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after…
South African newcomer, Tyla, made a splash at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, England, picking up three major awards: Best Afrobeats Act, Best R&B Act, and Best African Act. The rising star also wowed the audience with a lively performance of her hit “Water” and new track “Push 2 Start” at the…
On November 6, 2024, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone, represented by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, hosted David Robinson, Senior Counsel from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Legal Department. This visit marks a significant step toward strengthening governance and tackling corruption in Sierra Leone as part of preparations for a broader IMF mission…
Sallu Kamuskay, CEO of Salone Messenger, has been awarded a certificate by BBC Media Action in partnership with UNDP, after completing a two-month intensive fellowship on tackling misinformation and hate speech. Out of 60 participants, Kamuskay was recognized as one of four standout fellows. The training, led by Lazar Covs, a BBC Media Action Serbia…
Thousands gathered in Gaborone on Friday to witness Duma Boko’s swearing-in as Botswana’s new president, marking the end of the former ruling party’s 58-year reign. Boko’s Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition of the Botswana National Front and Alliance for Progressives, secured 36 parliamentary seats, ousting former president Mokgweetsi Masisi. In his inaugural speech,…
The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security in Sierra Leone has reported a significant boost in work permit revenue, which surged from SLe 8 million to SLe 20 million, marking a 150% increase. This rise, the highest on record since independence, stems from a strategic approach to protect local jobs and bolster economic security….