Stakeholders and partners of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF) have overwhelmingly endorsed the Strategic Plan 2024-2030 during a workshop at Freetown City Council, aimed at fostering “Climate Resilient Economic Growth.” Peter Kaindaneh, Chief Technical Officer, highlighted in his opening remarks that the new strategy offers a roadmap for…
Sierra Leone national team captain Steven Caulker has silenced critics questioning his fitness and age, assuring fans that he’s ready to deliver on the pitch if selected. In a recent interview with the delegation’s media team in Morocco, Caulker addressed concerns about his limited playing time this season due to a player-manager role he undertook…
The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone has praised the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All Peoples Congress (APC) for their collaborative effort in condemning hate speech and advocating for constructive political dialogue. This commendation arrives as a prelude to the forthcoming final report from the Election Review Committee, slated for release on June…
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All-Peoples Congress (APC) have jointly expressed profound concerns regarding the escalating tensions in political discussions both domestically and within diaspora communities. In response, the two prominent parties have come together to endorse the Agreement for National Unity, a pivotal pact designed to tackle these mounting challenges head-on….
Secretary General of the main opposition, the All People’s Party, Lansana Dumbuya has made a resolute statement regarding Chief Sam Sumana’s eligibility to contest the 2028 elections under the APC banner. Despite Sam Sumana’s recent reinstatement as a party comrade, Dumbuya emphasized that he does not meet the necessary criteria outlined in the party’s constitution…
Conflict is a major cause of political instability and poor institutional quality, leading to low foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sierra Leone. The country has suffered various conflicts, including revolutionary warfare, insurgency, and conventional warfare, driven by political power struggles and resource competition. These conflicts have tarnished Sierra Leone’s international reputation, branding it as a…
Sierra Leone’s Youth Envoy, Yulisa Ahmadu, concluded a one-day Diaspora Youth Summit in the United States on Africa Day, bringing together young people to discuss the country’s development. The event was organized by the Office of the Youth Envoy in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in the USA, and in partnership with the Ministry…
Conrad Sackey, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, detailed the country’s strategies for enhancing the operational efficiency of its education sector during the 4th Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), held at the Fairmont and Raffles in Doha, Qatar. The event, powered by Bloomberg, featured a High-Level Dialogue on Fostering Fiscal Sustainability in Education,…
Hon. Justice Albert Moody, presiding over the ongoing Prison Court Exercise at the Moyamba Correctional Facility, has acquitted and discharged 13 inmates previously sentenced by the Magistrate’s Court. The review, which covered 86 cases, resulted in the release of Mariama Jalloh, Amid Charles, Francis Blango, Tommy Kainwo, Bob Mayango, Okarie Evidence Arisi, and three others….
The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) has announced that critical repair work on the ACE Submarine Cable network on May 31st, 2025, will significantly impact internet connectivity in Freetown and surrounding regions. Scheduled for May 31, 2024, the repair work will address an issue with the optical fiber cable between Dakar and Abidjan, specifically Segment…