Malawi’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated former President Peter Mutharika, 84, as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. Mutharika, who served as president from 2014 to 2020, has promised to address the nation’s economic issues, including slow growth and currency shortages. He will compete against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, who is running for…
In a bid to enhance electricity access across Sierra Leone, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh inaugurated a new solar mini grid in Kalangba Town. This development aims to provide hundreds of residents and businesses with reliable and affordable power, aligning with President Bio’s goal of boosting rural energy access. Paramount Chief PC Shebora Raka III…
Manuel Müller, the outgoing EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone, made a final visit to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), where he was warmly received by key officials including Minister Conrad Sackey and Chief Education Officer Yatta Kanu. Reflecting on his tenure, Müller highlighted his early focus on Sierra Leone’s basic education…
Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has called on traffic police officers to maintain high standards of professionalism and service delivery within the Directorate of Road Safety and Traffic Management. Addressing Divisional Traffic Officers (DTOs) and their teams on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Western Area, IGP…
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Energy, led by Hon. Keikura C. Vandy, inspected the Newton Solar PV Plant and the Black Hall Road Power Station. Accompanying the committee were Deputy Minister II of Energy, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie, Director General of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC), Ing. Milton…
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Fatmata Kargbo, made a significant announcement during the unveiling of the One Village Partners Savings and Agri-Business Cooperative Conglomerate in Kono District. This milestone event, held on August 17, 2024, marks a major advance in the district’s efforts to stimulate economic growth and bolster agricultural development. Addressing an audience…
Mohamed Bangura, the Member of Parliament for Kerena District representing the All People’s Congress (APC), has announced his intention to transfer to a new political party. This revelation was made during an appearance on Radio Democracy’s “Good Morning Salone” program, where he discussed his political journey. Bangura emphasized that political affiliation should not be treated…
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…
Hungary has awarded thirty-two scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies to Sierra Leonean students. This initiative aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Free Quality Education program and aims to support Sierra Leone’s human capital development. The scholarship recipients, chosen through a rigorous selection process, met on August 12th and 13th, 2024, at the…
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized the need for enhanced governance during the FY 2025 budget hearings. He began by commending the Minister of Finance and his team for their efforts in stabilizing the economy amidst global challenges. Describing the FY 2025 budget as…