The Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI) Foundation, led by Executive Director Artem Volchenko, launched a major initiative to combat malaria in Freetown by distributing over 100 artificial fish ponds to hospitals and communities. The event, held on August 20, 2024, was warmly received by community stakeholders and local health centers. SAFMI’s team, coordinated by…
Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has called on lawmakers to separate politics from sports. This appeal was made during a visit from the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Sports, led by Chairman Hon. Hindolo Moiwo Gevao, as part of their mandate to promote transparency and secure approval for the…
The government has confirmed that lab tests on samples from a deceased patient in the Kono/Tonkolili region have come back negative for the MPOX virus. Although the patient displayed severe symptoms resembling a pox-like illness, the test results have ruled out MPOX as the cause. Health officials remain dedicated to ongoing investigations to determine the…
During a recent parliamentary session, Hon. Umpha Gbassay Koroma, the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) spokesperson, sharply criticized the government for neglecting rural communities by failing to provide electricity. On Friday, August 9, 2024, Hon. Koroma specifically targeted the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), accusing them…
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, has commenced discussions on the 2025 Budget and the Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP). The budget policy hearing, which began today, Monday, August 19, 2024, at New Brookfields Hotel, marks a crucial phase in shaping Sierra Leone’s economic future. In his…
In a significant political move, Ghana’s ruling party has officially unveiled its new election manifesto. The launch event, held at the party’s headquarters, was attended by key party leaders, supporters, and media representatives. The manifesto outlines the party’s vision and policy proposals for the upcoming election, focusing on key areas such as economic development, infrastructure,…
Malawi’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated former President Peter Mutharika, 84, as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. Mutharika, who served as president from 2014 to 2020, has promised to address the nation’s economic issues, including slow growth and currency shortages. He will compete against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, who is running for…
In a bid to enhance electricity access across Sierra Leone, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh inaugurated a new solar mini grid in Kalangba Town. This development aims to provide hundreds of residents and businesses with reliable and affordable power, aligning with President Bio’s goal of boosting rural energy access. Paramount Chief PC Shebora Raka III…
Manuel Müller, the outgoing EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone, made a final visit to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), where he was warmly received by key officials including Minister Conrad Sackey and Chief Education Officer Yatta Kanu. Reflecting on his tenure, Müller highlighted his early focus on Sierra Leone’s basic education…
Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has called on traffic police officers to maintain high standards of professionalism and service delivery within the Directorate of Road Safety and Traffic Management. Addressing Divisional Traffic Officers (DTOs) and their teams on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, Western Area, IGP…