President Julius Maada Bio has acted on the recommendations of a tribunal investigating the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh, resulting in their removal from office. Mrs. Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh were suspended in November 2021 over allegations of misconduct, leading to the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the…
A shipment of 560 customized cricket match balls has arrived in Sierra Leone to support the development of domestic leagues and prevent shortages during the season. The consignment will cover Cricket Sierra Leone’s (CSL) remaining 2024 activities and kickstart the 2025 season in January. Of the total, 240 balls are specifically tailored for women’s cricket….
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report has revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, while making significant efforts to combat trafficking, does not fully meet the minimum standards for its elimination. Despite demonstrating increased efforts compared to previous periods, Sierra Leone maintained its Tier 2 status. Key initiatives included referring all identified trafficking victims to…
Renowned philanthropic organization, the Kellie Foundation, has launched an extensive program spanning all 16 districts of Sierra Leone, targeting schools with sensitization initiatives. The program is strategically tailored to address key issues affecting students’ daily lives, including fostering realistic self-expression, combating drug abuse, and mitigating the negative impact of social media. E Kellie and M…
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…
On Sunday night, hundreds of protesters blocked Tel Aviv’s main highway after six more Israeli hostages were found dead in Gaza. The demonstration followed a massive outpouring of grief and anger from tens of thousands of Israelis demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. This…
Sierra Leone has taken a significant step on the global financial stage, earning an alternate position on the Development Committee of the World Bank Africa Group One Constituency at a recent statutory meeting in Washington D.C. The gathering brought together finance leaders across Africa to discuss pressing economic policies. Representing Sierra Leone, Minister of Finance…
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
The UK plans to table a resolution at the UN Security Council on Monday, November 18, calling for an end to Sudan’s conflict and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, as council president, will co-lead the vote with Sierra Leone, urging civilian protection in Sudan. He is expected to announce…
Moinina Korpoi, Principal Accountant at the Ministry of Lands, has been penalized by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for failing to provide essential documents during the 2022 audit. The PAC criticized Korpoi for not supplying NRA receipts, application forms, and proof of citizenship records for 400 state land transactions. Korpoi defended himself by explaining that…