President Julius Maada Bio will host President Faye on Thursday, June 13th, marking a significant diplomatic event between the two West African nations. This visit highlights the strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation between Sierra Leone and Senegal. President Faye, recognized as the youngest leader in the subregion, brings a fresh perspective and energetic leadership…
Citizens in southern Sierra Leone are raising alarms about the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA)’s inadequate efforts to inform the public about the impending deadline to obtain national identification cards. Abdulai J. Sillah, a prominent civil society activist, expressed deep disappointment with NCRA’s perceived neglect in raising awareness about this crucial national initiative. “The NCRA…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, returned to the British Houses of Parliament to deliver the closing remarks at the World Humanitarian Forum (WHF), just days after being named Africa’s First Lady of the Year 2024. Her address, titled “Addressing Global Crises: The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy in a Fragmented Era,” underscored the…
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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…
At the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual General Meeting over the weekend, Francis Sowa, PhD, National Coordinator of the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG), advocated for crucial reforms to strengthen media viability and independence. The AGM, themed “Charting the Way Forward: A New Constitution for an Inclusive and Strong SLAJ,” aimed to address…
Sierra Leone has been given the green light to host the 2024 WAFU Zone A Women’s Champions League qualifiers, according to WAFU Zone A Executive Director Mapathe Gaye. The decision follows a successful inspection of facilities in Bo City, including the stadium, training pitch, and accommodations. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August…
As the Premier League season reaches its climax, the race for European football qualification intensifies. With each passing match, the stakes grow higher, and teams jostle for coveted spots in European competitions for the next season. The Premier League offers a pathway to various European tournaments, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and…
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA), organized a two-day workshop for the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) on September 30th and October 1st, 2024. This workshop marks a key step in Sierra Leone’s efforts to improve trade facilitation, aiming to reduce business costs,…
African heads of state are arriving in Beijing for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, starting Wednesday. This ninth summit aims to reshape China’s strategic partnership with Africa in the post-Covid era amid rising geopolitical tensions. Key topics for discussion include climate, energy, and digital technology, with an emphasis on addressing Africa’s digital…