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Chairman Energy Governance Coordination Group, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, met with staff at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at EDSA, as part of efforts to cascade the all-important message of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio to various entities within the energy sector, on the need to maximize potentials and enhance service delivery. He spoke about the composition of the recently constituted Energy Governance Coordination Group (EGCG), noting that the President had tasked him with the responsibility of chairing the Group and superintending over deliberate and constructive reforms in the energy sector, in line with the vision of the President. “We…
His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, held a productive engagement with Trade and Investment Agencies at the U.S. Government Roundtable on Trade and Investment. The event aims to deepen economic collaboration between the two nations, providing a platform for Sierra Leone to showcase its reform agenda and explore new opportunities for private-sector investment. In his opening remarks, President Bio expressed gratitude to the U.S. Government for organizing the roundtable, reaffirming Sierra Leone’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the United States. He emphasized that enhanced collaboration, particularly in trade and investment, is vital for driving inclusive growth and fostering…
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that Sierra Leone had asked for a new 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement worth about $253 million. The Fund said its staff and the Sierra Leonean authorities had reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms that could be supported by the facility, which is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board. “The new ECF arrangement would aim to restore stability by bolstering debt sustainability, addressing fiscal dominance, bringing down inflation and rebuilding reserves,” the IMF said in a statement. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Christian…
In a strong display of regional collaboration, the Anti-Corruption Commission, Sierra Leone (ACC-SL), on Tuesday 17th September 2024, hosted officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission of Cameroon (CONAC) at its Conference Room, Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown. Led by its Chairman, Reverend Dr. Dieudonné Massi Gams, the delegation is on a three-day study visit focusing on the Commission’s innovative “Non-Conviction-Based Asset Recovery Model” in combating corruption. In a joint meeting with the staff of the ACC-SL and the visiting Team, Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. provided an overview of the Non-Conviction-Based Asset Recovery Model. He noted that upon taking office,…
Sierra Leone’s Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke, has today commenced proceedings (Call Over) on ninety-four (94) criminal cases brought before the High Court marking the opening of the September 2024 High Court Criminal calendar. The High Court ‘call over’ of cases is to take the pleas of all accused persons committed for trial by Magistrates’ Courts and those whose indictments were preferred with the consent in writing of a Judge. Where an accused person pleads guilty to any offence, the Presiding Judge will proceed to sentencing. For a not guilty plea, the cases were adjourned to…
By Michaela Bonnie A delegation from Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) completed a two-week capacity-building training program in Seoul, South Korea, on September 14, 2024. The program, hosted by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), aimed to enhance the diplomatic skills of Sierra Leonean officials. Led by Development Secretary Mr Peter Sam-Kpakra, the delegation participated in a series of workshops and seminars focusing on diplomacy, international cooperation, and capacity building. The training, held at the KOICA training centre, ran from September 1 to September 14, 2024.…
Sierra Leoneans have demonstrated love and admiration for both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the main Opposition, All People’s Congress, with their show of compassion, unity and oneness on the rescue mission at Shell, New Road. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh of the SLPP, alongside Mohamed Gento Kamara and Mohamed Abubakarr Kamara, popularly known as Med-K, were the centre of attraction by onlookers, pedestrians and commuters using the Shell New Road. The three political heavyweights took it upon themselves to demonstrate love, unity and compassion by embarking on a rescue mission aimed at saving the lives of…
In 2024, Africell Sierra Leone made a significant move by partnering with the Ministry of Communication Technology and Innovation to build a state-of-the-art data centre in Sierra Leone. This strategic development marks a major step in the country’s digital transformation efforts and is poised to revolutionise network infrastructure while facilitating the adoption of Web3 technologies. This article explores the technical specifications and expected capabilities of Africell’s proposed data centre, its potential to improve network infrastructure in Africa, and how these advancements will contribute to onboarding new users into Web3 ecosystems. Technical Specifications and Capabilities of Africell’s Data Center Africell’s proposed…
William Fayia Sellu The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is facing mounting scrutiny following a press release addressing serious allegations regarding the treatment of former United Nations Peacekeeping officers who have recently returned to the country. These officers, reportedly detained at the Sierra Leone Police Headquarters (SLPHQ), have been subjected to what many are describing as inhumane treatment and illegal solitary confinement. In its press release, the SLP attempted to clarify the situation by stating that the Formed Police Unit (FPU-4) was deployed at the Police Headquarters and other locations nationwide. The SLP emphasized that this deployment should not be misconstrued…
By Fadumo Abdulqadir “Each year, we witness a further drop in rainfall – which translates to a drop in produce – resulting in us not having enough food to consume, let alone sell,” Debele Coulibaly, deputy chief of the small village of Safekora in central Mali, told me earlier this year. Sitting under a tree to shield himself from the scorching sun, he explained how farming has always been the only source of income in the village with 1,400 inhabitants, and climate change has left him and countless others struggling to provide for their families. Some villagers, he told me,…