US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
Sudanese political and civil society groups met on Saturday in Egypt to discuss ways to end the war engulfing Sudan. The conference, sponsored by Egypt, did not include the warring parties. Sudan descended into chaos in April last year when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into open fighting in…
Facing public calls to resign, President Ruto announced the government’s plan to cut a $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest, though he did not specify the sources of the borrowing. In response to anger over the bloated bureaucracy and the luxurious lifestyles of senior officials, Ruto has promised funding cuts in…
The 11-year brutal civil war in Sierra Leone brought a wave of indiscriminate amputations, leaving many Sierra Leoneans with severe challenges. In northern Sierra Leone, war victims, primarily amputees, face numerous difficulties ranging from personal struggles to community-wide problems. After the civil war, a camp was established in Makeni for amputees and war-wounded individuals, according…
If the All People’s Congress (APC) could be in power for over 20 years uninterruptedly, like the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa since April 1994, or the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore since 1959, then it is equally possible for the APC to remain in opposition for many years if it fails…
Bo City Council has officially announced the list of successful applicants for the Youth Climate Action Fund micro grant, a sponsorship from Bloomberg Philanthropies to 101 cities worldwide, including Bo City in Sierra Leone. The fund aims to support youth-led climate change solutions in the city to create a positive impact. Project Manager Samuel Hinga…
President Julius Maada Bio announced that he has received an update from the Economic Management Team (EMT) on the state of the economy, prospects, and partner engagement for the first half of 2024. The report highlights significant improvements in key economic indicators. According to President Bio, Sierra Leone has experienced an 18% reduction in inflation…
Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicolas C. Browne-Marke, hosted the executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown. Hon. Justice Browne-Marke urged the President of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi, and her executive to reach out to all factions following contentions regarding the outcome…
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced a $10 million investment to protect Sierra Leone’s natural ecosystems. This funding, approved in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, underscores the DFC’s commitment to environmental conservation. The DFC’s investment will take the form of political risk insurance, backing West Africa Blue’s mangrove blue carbon…