On November 1, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Immigration Department (SLID) unveiled new uniforms at a formal ceremony held at the Freetown City Hall. Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh stated that the uniforms symbolize the department’s evolution and its commitment to national security. Speaking to government officials, staff, and media, Kanneh described the uniforms as part of…
The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) has launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to boost operational efficiency and position the maritime sector as a cornerstone of national development. The initiative was introduced during a two-day management retreat at Fabulous Resort, where SLMA stakeholders gathered to set strategic goals for advancing Sierra Leone’s maritime sector. Themed…
Sudan has raised its pledge to the African Development Fund (ADF), committing $3 million to support the Fund’s 17th replenishment. Sudan’s Finance Minister, Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel, announced the contribution at the World Bank-IMF annual meetings in Washington, joining finance leaders from The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina. The Gambia,…
On November 1, 2024, the National Sport Authority (NSA) pledged 3.5 billion Leones to support the 2024-2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League, an increase from last year’s 2.8 billion. The announcement was made at the NSA’s Signal Hill Road office, where Acting General Secretary of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Benson Bawoh, introduced the new…
On November 1, 2024, Sports Minister Augusta James-Teima visited Siaka Stevens Stadium to review ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Joined by Deputy Minister Kai Lawrence Mbayo and Ministry officials, she praised the progress towards meeting FIFA standards, particularly in the installation of plastic seats in open stands. Greeted by stadium management and the Chinese technical team led…
Amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia conducted a significant nuclear forces exercise on Tuesday, simulating a response to a first strike. President Vladimir Putin stated the need for modern strategic forces due to rising geopolitical threats but emphasized that Russia will not engage in a new arms race. The drill featured ground-,…
Polling stations have opened for Botswana’s national election, which will decide if the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) can extend its 58-year hold on power. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is seeking a second and final term. His main rival is Duma Boko from the Umbrella for Democratic Change party, while Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana…
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reinstated the 2023 finance law, overturning an appeals court decision that had declared it unconstitutional. This ruling is a significant win for President William Ruto, whose administration has relied on the law for tax collection after protests forced the withdrawal of this year’s finance bill. The 2023 law raised fuel taxes,…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…
On October 29, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Hon. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, inaugurated the Women in Tourism Regional Congress at Freetown’s International Conference Center. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism, the event gathered over 600 stakeholders to discuss advancing African women’s roles in tourism through education, technology, and financial access. Despite making…