During the 49th sitting of Parliament on May 7, 2024, Hon. Mamoud Kamara extended congratulations to Hon. Solomon Sengehpoh Thomas and Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh. Expressing his gratitude to the acting Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, for the opportunity to speak, Hon. Kamara commended his fellow MPs for electing Hon. Conteh as Deputy…
United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor and staff of the Koidu New Sembehun City Council. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the United States and the local administration, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including economic development, cultural exchange, and political cooperation. Mayor Komba Matthew…
Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP), the visionary team behind the Sherbro Island City project in Sierra Leone, recently convened with nine senior executives from leading private firms linked to the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). This meeting, hosted by Lloyd’s, aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities to advance the sustainable development of Sherbro Island. The Sustainable…
President Julius Maada Bio addressed the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit, highlighting the severe lack of progress in this area, with nearly 80% of Africans still relying on open fires and traditional stoves using polluting fuels. He emphasized the dire consequences of this issue on health, climate, and gender equality, noting it contributes to almost…
Starting today, drivers using Sierra Leone’s three main toll roads will encounter revised toll fees, following unanimous approval by Parliament. This decision comes after a public debate and aims to address concerns raised by citizens and stakeholders while adhering to the existing concession agreement. The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Works and Public Assets reported the…
On Thursday, April 9th, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) of Sierra Leone welcomed a significant boost in its efforts to combat HIV, as it received a generous $17.6 million grant for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding, approved through collaborative consultations involving civil society organizations, government officials, and local and…
Renowned philanthropic organization, the Kellie Foundation, has launched an extensive program spanning all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, targeting schools with sensitization initiatives. The program is strategically tailored to address key issues affecting students’ daily lives, including fostering realistic self-expression, combating drug abuse, and mitigating the negative impact of social media. E Kellie and M…
Kofi Adu Apenteng, Joseph Amadu Bangura, Almedette Olive, and Nurse Sento Momoh, all employees of Bloom Bank Africa, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 in Freetown on Tuesday, May 7th, 2023, facing accusations of embezzling over two hundred million New Leones from the aforementioned bank. The charges against them include conspiracy…
Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, once a prominent figure in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, now faces corruption charges alongside his daughter and son-in-law. Accusations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) suggest that Sirika abused his power by favoring a company linked to his daughter and son-in-law. Allegedly, contracts were awarded to this…
Chad’s military ruler, General Mahamat Déby, has been declared the official winner of the presidential elections, solidifying his hold on power. According to provisional results released by the State’s Election Body, Gen Déby secured 61.3% of the vote, while his closest contender, Prime Minister Succes Masra, garnered 18.53%. Prime Minister Masra had previously asserted a…