Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars fell short of qualifying for AFCON 2025 following a 2-0 loss to Zambia on November 19, 2024. The defeat capped a challenging Group G campaign where Sierra Leone finished third with five points, tallying one win, two draws, and three losses. Despite a highlight victory against defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, the…
A delegation from INTERPOL, led by Theos Badege, Assistant Director Pro Tempore for Africa, held discussions with Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on strategies to tackle environmental crime and boost police collaboration. The meeting, held on November 18, 2024, at the IGP’s office in Freetown, focused on enhancing law enforcement…
On November 17, 2024, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr presented the U20 Communique to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Urban20 (U20) Summit in Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Witnesses included Mayor Eduardo Paes (Rio de Janeiro), Mayor Anne Hidalgo (Paris), and President Gabriel Boric (Chile). The U20 Summit, convened by C40…
Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has urged citizens to request Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts for all eligible purchases. Speaking at the Pre-Legislative Hearing on the Finance Act FY 2025, he stressed that this practice is vital for ensuring tax compliance and generating revenue for key public services like…
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh and Minister of Trade, Alpha Sesay, joined by PRA Executive Director Baluwa Koroma, officially launched Aminata and Son’s Ltd., the first Liberian petroleum company in Sierra Leone. The ceremony in Cline Town, Freetown, drew prominent figures, including Liberia’s Petroleum Refinery Board Chair, community chiefs, and…
The Ministry of Social Welfare, with support from UNICEF, has introduced the Positive Parenting Education Program (PPEP), also known as Gud Kombra Na Gladi. Officially launched on November 15, 2024, at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, the initiative aims to foster nurturing, violence-free homes across the nation. The program, covering 10 districts, equips parents and…
On November 15, 2024, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, launched the Local Council Development Plans for six districts in Sierra Leone. Developed through the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) under the USAID-funded BASE project, these plans aim to boost governance and community empowerment in Karene, Moyamba, Falaba, Koidu New Sembehun, Tonkolili,…
Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has unveiled the 2025 budget, outlining a total expenditure of NLe35.3 billion, representing 18.3% of Sierra Leone’s GDP. Presented in Parliament on November 15, 2024, the budget focuses on stabilizing the economy and enhancing the well-being of Sierra Leoneans under the theme: “Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life…
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched a property verification process to assess its properties across the municipality, including land, recreational areas, and buildings. Starting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the initiative aims to inventory FCC-owned assets and ensure compliance with property regulations, especially land use payments. Led by FCC Chief Administrator Rahman Tom Farmar,…
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, KADCO, a top Sierra Leonean beverage company, bolstered the National Senior Men’s Cricket Team by donating two sets of premium jerseys and tracksuits for the ICC tournament in Abuja, Nigeria, scheduled for November 21-29. During a presentation at KADCO’s Grafton headquarters, Cricket Sierra Leone’s Board Chairman, Francis Trevor Samura, expressed…