Spanish-based athlete Steven Caulker has embraced the summons to represent Sierra Leone’s national team, the Leone Stars, notwithstanding his scarcity of playtime for FC Malaga City this season. Caulker, who has yet to grace the field for his club this campaign, conveyed his appreciation and resolve to guide his nation in the impending World Cup…
At the Galiness Hotel in Bo, Sierra Leone, President Bio has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the Big Five Agenda during his second term in office. Addressing a gathering focused on tackling the nation’s current challenges, President Bio emphasized the necessity for both himself and his team to deliver on their promises to the people…
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…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Government of Sierra Leone has approved a new public–private partnership with Africell Sierra Leone aimed at reviving the state-owned telecom operator Sierratel, in what officials describe as a fast-track strategy to restore national telecommunications services. Announcing the decision at a press conference organised by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education,…
President Julius Maada Bio announced that he has received an update from the Economic Management Team (EMT) on the state of the economy, prospects, and partner engagement for the first half of 2024. The report highlights significant improvements in key economic indicators. According to President Bio, Sierra Leone has experienced an 18% reduction in inflation…
In alignment with its Western Area Flood Mitigation Strategy, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), supported by Goal Sierra Leone, launched a two-day community engagement initiative on risk management in the Mabella Community on Thursday, July 4, 2024. This effort is part of NDMA’s ongoing mission to improve disaster risk communication and preparedness. The engagement…
Francis Ben Kaifala, Commissioner of the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission, has denied allegations of favoritism and hijacking the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s leadership election in favor of the announced winner, Mrs. Tuma Jento Kamara. Kaifala refuted these claims in an interview with Voice of America following accusations from losing presidential candidate Wara Serry-Kamal, who alleged…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has pledged his full commitment to enforcing the newly enacted Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 in Sierra Leone. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Ministry of Social Welfare on September 17, 2024, IGP Sellu highlighted the signing of…
At the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged global leaders to take decisive action to alleviate Palestinian suffering amid the ongoing Gaza war. He described the violence against Palestinians as a continuation of apartheid, emphasizing, “We, South Africans, know what apartheid looks like. We lived through it. We will not remain…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has kicked off a crucial workshop focusing on Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management in Sierra Leone. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, the event saw Paul Lamin, Director of Natural Resources Governance, representing the Executive Chairman, spearheading the opening ceremony. Gathering participants from diverse backgrounds, including facilitators from the…