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MCC’s CEO Alice Albright with President Julius Maada Bio The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has announced its intention to negotiate a Millennium Challenge Compact with the Government of Sierra Leone. The proposed $480,669,000 compact aims to address the insufficient availability of affordable and reliable electricity in the country, which is a major constraint to economic growth. The compact includes three key projects: the Transmission Backbone Project, the Distribution and Access Project, and the Power Sector Reform Project. Sierra Leone’s economy currently suffers from a power sector that cannot meet the existing demand or keep up with future growth. Limited and…
By Osman Benk Sankoh Emotions surged within me as we passed through immigration at Bo Waterside, and the Officer’s words, “Welcome to Liberia,” echoed in my ears, triggering a wave of nostalgia. My return to Liberia was a significant milestone, marking almost seven years since the end of my assignment with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). As a Public Information Officer in the Community Outreach Unit, I traversed the nation, orchestrating awareness campaigns on the mission’s objectives. Our first task was to persuade the combatants to participate in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process, a mission that…
Sierra Leone’s Timothy Musa Kabba and Morocco’s Nasser Bourita Sierra Leone and Dominica have both recently reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, which they believe offers the most practical, significant, and respectable way to end the conflict in the Western Sahara. These endorsements were affirmed by meetings between the foreign ministers of the Dominican Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco’s Nasser Bourita and Sierra Leone’s Timothy Musa Kabba. The establishment of a general consulate in Dakhla in 2021 further demonstrated Sierra Leone’s unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, as stated by Kabba in a joint statement following the negotiations.…
An IMF team and the Sierra Leonean authorities held discussions on a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility; They made substantial progress towards understanding the authorities’ development objectives and the reforms needed to achieve macroeconomic stability and maintain debt sustainability; Discussions will continue over the coming months. Continued fiscal and monetary tightening, and preservation of reserves, will be critical in the meantime. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr Christian Saborowski, visited Freetown from April 8 to 12, 2024, to hold discussions with the Sierra Leonean authorities on their request for financial support under a new arrangement…
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, on 17th April 2024, engaged Dr Stefan Friedrich, Head of the Department for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Germany, in bilateral discussions aimed at fostering increased cooperation and exchanges on advancing civic education in Sierra Leone. The engagement took place on the margins of the prestigious Berlin Moot 2024, held from April 17th to 18th, at the Humboldt Forum on the theme “Reshaping the Peace” in Berlin, Germany. Hosted by the Berghof Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization focused on conflict resolution, the forum brought together global policymakers, experts, and…
Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh (R) handing over the Ambulance’s key to Kenema stakeholder In a bid to effectively and efficiently support the President’s dream of providing quality healthcare delivery in the country, the Chief Immigration Officer (CIO), Hon. Alusine Kanneh, on Monday 22nd April 2024, donated an ultra-modern ambulance to the people of Gegbwema, Golahun Tunkia Chiefdom, and called on other political appointees to emulate the same. In his statement, Hon. Alusine Kanneh explained that his generosity in donating such an ambulance was a result of a bad memory of his late mother, who sadly died because…
The Mano River Union Women’s Peace Network (MAPWOPNET)–Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UNWomen, Irish Aid and the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, on Friday 5th April 2024, ended a day’s Training of Partners (TOP) on the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (WPS) Resolutions/WPS Agenda and the Sierra Leone National Action Plan (SiLNAP) and some related Global, Regional and National Laws/Plans. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 was unanimously adopted by the UN Security Council on 31st October 2000. It came into force and calls attention to and recognizes ‘the brunt’ that women bear. They were also developed for…
Richard Caulker’s career reflects a significant contribution to both education and diplomacy, highlighting a life dedicated to service and leadership. Let’s explore his journey: Early Career and Education – 1929: Richard Caulker began his career as a Printing Instructor at the Albert Academy in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This role involved imparting knowledge of printing techniques, which was a vital skill for communication and education at the time. – 1931 to 1937: He furthered his education in the United States, studying at a college for six years. This period provided him with a broader perspective and deeper knowledge, enriching his…
The Sierra Leone Basketball Association (SLBA) received eight full sets of basketball jerseys as a kind donation from Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq., Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The donation, made at the NSA office on Signal Hill Road, illustrated Dr. Abdulai’s support for national sporting associations. Dr. Abdulai talked about how much he loved basketball and how much he respected the NBA during the presentation. He expressed his wish to establish ties with the Senegal Basketball Association, the organization that houses the NBA Africa hub. Though it was a modest gesture, the basketball jersey donation represented…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and entourage leaving the plane. By Adrian Rauso The major metals trader hoping to seize control of Iluka Resources spinout Sierra Rutile has decried “doctored photos”, after a picture of Sierra Leone’s President disembarking a mysterious private plane surfaces. President Julius Maada Bio and his entourage have been snapped with a jet in the background that bears a registration linked to an address in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is the same address as the location of a Gerald Group office. The photos were said to be taken last month as President Bio…