Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met in Cairo on Tuesday, agreeing to enhance trade and investment cooperation while advocating for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. The Egyptian presidency announced that the leaders signed an agreement aimed at stimulating and protecting mutual investments between their nations. This meeting coincides…
The Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation is excited to announce the 2024 Sierra Leone Innovates Tech Summit, scheduled for June 11th to 13th, 2024, at the esteemed Freetown International Conference Center, Bintumani. This eagerly awaited event aims to advance Sierra Leone’s digital transformation by bringing together cutting-edge technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The summit will…
In a show of appreciation and recognition, the station manager of Rise Radio, along with her team, visited Epic Radio today to present a certificate for their victory in the inaugural Rise Radio Inter-Media Football Competition. Held at the SLFA Football Academy in Freetown, the competition brought together media houses across the country, celebrating unity…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, operating through its Free Education Project Secretariat, is currently implementing a strategy aimed at mitigating School Related Gender Based Violence across the nation. According to officials, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of ensuring universal access to quality education (FQSE) for all students nationwide. To support…
By: James Kamara-Manneh In an era of shifting geopolitical alignments and intensifying global competition, one principle continues to command overwhelming recognition across the African continent: the One-China policy. From the bustling capitals of West Africa to the island states of the Indian Ocean, all 53 African countries have consistently reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to recognising…
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has been awarded the 2024 German Africa Prize for her remarkable contributions to sustainable urban development and leadership in transforming Freetown. The German Africa Foundation, which has recognized exceptional achievements across Africa since 1993, selected Mayor Aki-Sawyerr for her efforts in promoting democracy, peace, and human rights. In response, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr expressed…
On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, Mrs. Matilda Doris Sellu, President of the Police Wives Association and wife of Inspector General of Police Mr. William Fayia Sellu, inaugurated a sensitization campaign in Bo to address the alarming rise in kush intake and substance abuse. The initiative aims to educate residents about the severe consequences of drug…
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs hosted a Liberian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Mrs. Garmai S. Tokpah, to enhance child welfare cooperation. Key participants included UNICEF representatives, the President of the National Children’s Forum Network Sierra Leone, and child protection experts. Deputy Minister Bindi Hindowa underscored Sierra…
The Media Reform Coordinating Group-SL (MRCG-SL) has announced the list of finalists for the 2nd National Inclusive & Anti-Conflicts Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Fifty-fifty Group Hall, Tower Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The event will be attended by media experts, high-level personalities, journalists, and minority…
Former Leone Stars forward Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second-most in league history, as LAFC played to a 1-1 draw with Austin on a rainy Wednesday night. Kamara’s dramatic equalizer came in the 90th minute when he outjumped his defender to head home Mateusz Bogusz’s corner kick. This goal…