At the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual General Meeting over the weekend, Francis Sowa, PhD, National Coordinator of the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG), advocated for crucial reforms to strengthen media viability and independence. The AGM, themed “Charting the Way Forward: A New Constitution for an Inclusive and Strong SLAJ,” aimed to address…
The U.S. Foreign Policy Association awarded its prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at the 2024 World Leadership Forum Dinner. This honor recognizes his exemplary leadership and contributions to national progress and global diplomacy. In his acceptance speech, President Bio expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the medal symbolizes…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema, President of Equatorial Guinea, in Moscow to strengthen diplomatic ties. During the meeting, Putin highlighted their successful collaboration within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and OPEC+, stating, “Your country is our partner… Our common task is to stabilize world energy markets.” He noted that their joint…
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for its significant support to Africa, particularly in equipment and assistance. He highlighted the collaboration in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizing the need for continued partnership to address these…
The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Ramatulai Wurie, has stressed the urgent need to improve governance systems in Sierra Leone’s universities. At a town hall meeting themed “The Cost of Quality Higher Education: A Collective Responsibility,” held on September 26, 2024, at Fourah Bay College, she emphasized the importance of quality management systems in…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated $1.1 million worth of contraceptives and essential maternal health medications to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health. The handover took place on September 26, 2024, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown, coinciding with World Contraception Day. UNFPA Country Representative Nadia Rasheed highlighted that this brings the total…
The European Union Governance Programme has officially launched four governance manuals aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of Members of Parliament and their staff. The launch event took place on September 24, 2024, in the Parliamentary Committee Room One at Tower Hill, Freetown. Presiding over the event, Mr. Gilbert Nhabay, Acting Deputy Clerk of…
The World Bank Group has delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance for fiscal year 2024, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year. These funds, allocated from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, support global projects aimed at tackling climate change, advancing clean energy, strengthening communities, and boosting economies worldwide. This historic…
During the General Assembly High-Level debate, the G20 Foreign Ministers convened at the United Nations Headquarters for the first time in history, engaging all 193 UN member states in discussions. The meeting, held on September 25 in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) chamber, focused on global governance reform, hunger, poverty, and sustainable development. UN…
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urged the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. He accused Rwanda of “destabilizing” the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through its support for the M23 rebel group, which has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis,…