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,…
The remains of 42 South African freedom fighters who died in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia during the struggle against apartheid were returned to South Africa on Wednesday. Government officials and family members welcomed the remains at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria after they were exhumed for reburial in their homeland. This initiative is…
Russia has expressed its support for Africa’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a statement to Russian media ahead of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov referred to Africa’s aspiration as “legitimate” and also backed the ambitions of India and Brazil. Lavrov emphasized that Africa’s inclusion…
Hundreds rallied outside the top court in Congo on Wednesday, demanding the release of political prisoners, including key opposition leaders. Protesters delivered a statement to the Minister of Justice, accusing President Felix Tshisekedi of suppressing dissent and silencing opponents. Among those targeted for release are Jean-Marc Kabund, leader of the Alliance for Change party; Mike…
On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio held a fruitful meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. Their discussion focused on key development priorities, including expanding energy access, addressing food insecurity, increasing budget support, and promoting women’s empowerment. President Bio commended Banga for the reforms…