Madam Fatmata Kargbo, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, along with her team and trade chairpersons, embarked on a public engagement in Freetown. Their mission: to address rumors circulating on social media urging traders to boycott business activities on June 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2024. Madam Kargbo passionately debunked these rumors, labeling them as the…
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 November 17, 2024, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr presented the U20 Communique to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Urban20 (U20) Summit in Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Witnesses included Mayor Eduardo Paes (Rio de Janeiro), Mayor Anne Hidalgo (Paris), and President Gabriel Boric (Chile). The U20 Summit, convened by C40…
By: Hafsatu Z. Bangura If domestic violence cases are not adequately addressed, the consequences could deepen the gender divide, with long-lasting repercussions for both men and women. Failure to effectively tackle domestic violence not only undermines justice but also risks exacerbating societal tensions that could affect future generations. For women, unchecked domestic violence is likely…
A devastating fire in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait, has claimed the lives of at least 41 people, according to statements by the country’s deputy prime minister. Videos circulating on social media depict flames engulfing the lower levels of the structure while thick black smoke billows from its upper floors. Reports indicate that an…
Tanzania’s leading opposition party, CHADEMA, has announced the death of Ali Kibao, a key official who disappeared last week. His body was discovered with signs of severe beatings and acid burns on his face. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, known for easing restrictions on the opposition, condemned the killing in a statement on X (formerly Twitter),…
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…
The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has recently submitted a comprehensive position paper on the Mediation Bill, 2023, to the Law Reform Commission of Sierra Leone. This initiative underscores ILRAJ’s dedication to enhancing access to justice within the country by advocating for effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The proposed Mediation Bill aims…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in partnership with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), has unveiled a report titled “Impacts of Displacement Linked to Sea Level Rise on Plantain Island in Sierra Leone.” Funded by the European Union and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, the report examines the severe effects of coastal erosion on…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has reopened its application portal for the seventh batch on June 15, 2024. This initiative aims to support youth empowerment and employment by inviting graduates to apply for recruitment, training, and deployment in December 2024/25. The NYS program targets young Sierra Leonean graduates aged 18 to 35, equipping them with…