By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a landmark move, the Ministry of Lands has initiated a significant exercise to reclaim state lands, beginning with the erection of signposts on the outskirts of Freetown at Kotopima and McDonalds on July 1, 2024. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the proper acquisition of state lands. Yayah…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone international Ishmeal Koroma, affectionately known as “Jaw Jaw,” is on the verge of beginning an exciting new chapter in his football career after setting off for Norway ahead of his anticipated move to Nybergsund IL Trysil. The Leone Stars midfielder was spotted on Monday morning at Addis Ababa…
In anticipation of the United Nations COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal marched through the streets of Dakar on Saturday to demand climate justice. Around 50 climate activists participated, advocating for the protection of the country’s resources and a transition to a decarbonized future. Former tour guide Cheikh Niang Faye stated, “We have been…
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In a press release dated 7th July 2024, the Secretary General of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM / MIPREDA) congratulated Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Madam Fatima Bio, on the successful signing into law of groundbreaking legislation prohibiting child marriage. This monumental achievement represents a significant step forward in protecting the rights and future…
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 4th Triennial Synod of the Anglican Diocese kicked off on November 12, 2024, at Saint Augustine Church in Hill Station, Freetown. Diocesan Bishop Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson led the opening, urging a renewed commitment to faith and active community engagement. Drawing on the theme from Exodus 4:2, Bishop Wilson encouraged clergy and congregation to…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a significant cabinet reshuffle intended to enhance efficiency, his office announced on Wednesday. This change occurs amid escalating economic challenges and growing public discontent in Africa’s most populous nation. The new appointments include ministers for humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and…
On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio held a fruitful meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. Their discussion focused on key development priorities, including expanding energy access, addressing food insecurity, increasing budget support, and promoting women’s empowerment. President Bio commended Banga for the reforms…
Libya’s eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the presidential council in Tripoli. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg announced that all 108 lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of Belqasem, who previously served as the bank’s director of banking…