As 2024 winds down, the government faces a significant challenge in meeting its domestic revenue target. By the end of September, total revenue stood at NLe12.04 billion—short of the budgeted NLe16.62 billion, leaving a gap of NLe4.58 billion (27.5%). With only three months remaining, October through December will be crucial for bridging this shortfall. Historically,…
Sierra Leone has appointed Edouard Talnan as the new Census Technical Adviser (CTA) to support the country’s 2025 Population and Housing Census (PHC). Introduced by UNFPA Deputy Country Representative Sibeso Mululuma on November 22, 2024, at the Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) office, Talnan brings extensive experience, including overseeing Liberia’s recent census. UNFPA Country Representative…
At least seven members of a Nigerian Government Protection Agency are missing after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed their convoy in Shiroro, Niger State. The convoy, consisting of 80 security personnel protecting the power network, was attacked on Monday by about 200 fighters. Babawale Afolabi, a spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, confirmed…
Congo’s main opposition leaders on Wednesday urged nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution, citing fears of potential changes to presidential term limits. Last month, Tshisekedi announced the creation of a national commission in 2025 to draft a revised constitution, raising concerns from opposition figures, including former President Joseph Kabila,…
The General Manager of African Global Logistics (AGL), Mr. Maroon Ablaad, has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to education as a core focus of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This pledge was demonstrated through the donation of 1,000 school bags, books, pens, pencils, and dictionaries to community stakeholders in Freetown. The donation event, held on November…
On November 20, 2024, Deputy Minister II of Agriculture and Food Security, Sahr Hemore, joined the European Union (EU) and private sector representatives to inaugurate a multifunctional processing center for Orange-fleshed Sweet Potatoes in Matotaka Village, Bombali District, Northern Sierra Leone. Constructed by Mankind Activities for Development Accreditation Movements (MADAM) with EU and government support,…
UNICEF-Sierra Leone marked World Children’s Day on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with lively celebrations at the Sierra Leone Football Academy in Kingtom, Freetown. The event, themed “Listen to the Future,” highlighted children’s rights, concerns, and talents through football, music, and dance. Schoolchildren shared letters addressing issues like child marriage, child labour, and overcrowded classrooms. UNICEF…
The European Union has pledged a €91 million ($96 million) loan to Cameroon to boost its infrastructure and attract foreign investment. The loan, announced in Yaoundé, will support projects in energy, road networks, and a railway linking Cameroon to Chad, as well as a bridge over the Ntem River connecting Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
Provisional results released on Tuesday confirm a sweeping victory for Senegal’s ruling Pastef party in Sunday’s snap legislative elections. The party triumphed in 40 of 46 departments and 7 of 8 diaspora constituencies, outperforming key opposition groups. President Bassirou Faye’s party also made gains in regions considered strongholds of former President Macky Sall. Only six…