The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and supported by Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the World Bank, Irish Aid, the EU, and others, has concluded a five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop for Primary One teachers. The event, part of the Literacy for All…
The Sierra Leone Commission on Arms and Ammunition (SLeCAA), in collaboration with Small Arms Survey, Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, and its Liberian counterpart, has unveiled a five-year National Action Plan (NAP) for managing arms and ammunition. The launch, held on December 5, 2024, in Aberdeen, Freetown, was attended by key government officials, including the Minister…
The Sierra Leone Consumer Protection Agency (SLCOPA) CEO, Larry Bassie, has raised alarm over the rise in counterfeit food cans, including Al-miral Luncheon Meat. Criminals are reportedly duplicating well-known brands to deceive consumers. A viral social media post highlighted a case where a young woman in Freetown bought two cans for NLe 30 each, only…
The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Justice Nicholas Browne Marke, has highlighted the transformative impact of the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) 2024, emphasizing its role in guaranteeing fairness in criminal trials. Speaking during a training session for judges and magistrates at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, organized by the Justice Sector Coordinating…
The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in partnership with the European Union (EU), hosted an Erasmus+ info session at the Ministry of Finance in Freetown. The event marked the launch of Erasmus+ Champions, representatives who will implement the program in institutions nationwide. The initiative aims to enhance Sierra Leone’s higher education and human…
The Roberts Flight Information Region (RFIR) launched its two-day Ordinary Technical Committee and Ministerial Council Meeting at Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown. Running until December 5, the event gathers aviation leaders from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to advance regional airspace safety and management. Focus on Progress and StrategyJulius Denis, Director General of Liberia’s…
The final replenishment meeting of the International Development Association (IDA21) began today in Seoul, uniting global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address poverty and advance sustainable development in low-income countries. IDA, a key financier for these nations, supports economic growth, tackles critical challenges, and aligns efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This high-stakes…
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has urged greater public collaboration to address persistent human rights issues in the nation’s business sector. Mr. Yollah Bangura, HRCSL’s Director for Business, Human Rights, and Labour Relations, highlighted efforts to develop Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights. Speaking to Awoko…
On Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024, Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, joined UNICEF, the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD), and the Ministry of Social Welfare at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The event emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the lives of…
The Feed Salone Initiative, the country’s agricultural project, requires $1.6 billion by 2028 to address critical challenges in food security, productivity, and private investment. In 2024, $257.3 million is needed, but there is a $116.6 million funding gap. The budget includes $457.8 million for rice production, $334.1 million for poultry, and $109.9 million for modern…