By. Joseph Momoh Conteh- Peking University, Justice Sector Coordination Office Introduction A year ago, on 1 September 2025, President Xi Jinping used the largest summit in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s history, held in the port city of Tianjin, to propose what he called the Global Governance Initiative. The world it entered has since grown rougher…
Sierra Leone’s AFCON Qualification Path With two games left, Sierra Leone still has a shot at qualifying for AFCON 2025, but their fate depends on both their own performance and other Group G results. Scenarios for Qualification: In SummarySierra Leone needs two wins and a favorable Zambia vs. Ivory Coast result to keep their AFCON…
The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Communication Technology and Innovation, chaired by Hon. Boston Munda, recently concluded a comprehensive three-day oversight visit ending on June 29, 2024. Their primary focus was to assess broadband internet connectivity and mobile network accessibility across Port Loko, Bo, Kenema, and Moyamba Districts in Sierra Leone. During their visits, the Committee…
As Sierra Leone tackles deforestation and climate change, the European Union (EU) Delegation hosted a stakeholder meeting in Freetown to address the implications of the EU’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) for key export sectors like cocoa, coffee, and palm oil. Held on December 2, 2024, at Radisson Blu, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders,…
Indian exporters are facing uncertainty as the mpox outbreak threatens trade with Africa, a key market for Indian goods, particularly crude oil and pharmaceuticals, reports Maritime Gateway. Though the spread is currently contained, exporters remain cautious about potential escalation. Ajay Sahai, Director General of FIEO, emphasized the need for vigilance, noting that there have been…
The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has issued a press release on July 9th explaining its absence from the Government’s weekly press conference. The release, attributed to its Coordinator, Abu Bakarr Kamara, underscored the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability. According to Kamara, BAN’s decision not to attend the press conference was driven by concerns over…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio yesterday welcomed the newly appointed directors of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, led by President Md. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara, at State House. Emphasizing the vital role of professional bodies like the Bar Association in national development, President Bio highlighted the importance of maintaining independence from national politics. He congratulated…
A delegation from INTERPOL, led by Theos Badege, Assistant Director Pro Tempore for Africa, held discussions with Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on strategies to tackle environmental crime and boost police collaboration. The meeting, held on November 18, 2024, at the IGP’s office in Freetown, focused on enhancing law enforcement…
By: Sorie Sesay APC Flagbearer aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, as of the 18th May 2026, has awarded Hajj scholarships to 20 Muslims across Sierra Leone to enable them to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking during the ceremony, the National Spokesman for the Jagaban Movement, Saidu Gibrill Buzzom Kamara,…
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Energy, led by Hon. Keikura C. Vandy, inspected the Newton Solar PV Plant and the Black Hall Road Power Station. Accompanying the committee were Deputy Minister II of Energy, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie, Director General of the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC), Ing. Milton…