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By Mohamed Sheriff The Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security of Sierra Leone, Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has called for stronger global partnerships and innovative approaches to tackle informality in labour markets, particularly in developing countries. He made this passionate appeal while addressing the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, today.Delivering Sierra Leone’s official statement to the Conference, Hon. Swaray emphasised the critical need for global solidarity, technology-driven solutions, and political commitment to address informality—a challenge that affects over 80% of Sierra Leone’s workforce.“Informality is not just a labour market characteristic in Sierra Leone;…

Paramount Chief Alimamy Bockarie Yalan Koroma III ofDansogoia Chiefdom, Tonkolili District-and PC Alhaji Musa Bamba Foray Kulio Jalloh III, ofSambaia Chiefdom In a groundbreaking development for Sierra Leone’s mining sector, Paramount Chiefs and community stakeholders from the Sambaia, Dansogoia, and Deing Chiefdoms in the Tonkolili District have united to pledge their exclusive support for the Gento Group of Companies. This decision marks a significant shift in the dynamics of local empowerment within the industry, as communities increasingly seek responsible and equitable partnerships with mining entities. The chiefs have formally communicated their commitment to the Ministry of Mines through a letter, affirming that they have entered into a land lease agreement with Gento Group for the mining operations in the Kasafoni…

In a decisive and eagerly awaited election, Abdul Osman Turay, popularly known as AOT, was re-elected as the chairman of the Northwest Football Association. With 12 votes from the delegates, Turay won handily, demonstrating his unwavering support and dedication to the advancement of football in the area. Many people expected him to be re-elected, especially because of his stellar record of supporting grassroots football development in the Northwest and encouraging youth initiatives. During his acceptance speech, Turay conveyed his sincere appreciation to the delegates for their faith in his ability to lead. “I appreciate you having faith in my idea.…

… President Bio praises Dr. Sengeh. President Bio and Dr. Sengeh At the 2025 Digital Innovation Summit, held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, President Julius Maada Bio praised Dr. David Sengeh, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister and the country’s first Chief Innovation Officer. The President emphasised how important Dr. Sengeh is to the advancement of technology and innovation in Sierra Leone. During his interactive session at the summit, President Bio referred to Dr. Sengeh as an ambassador for change in Sierra Leone and thanked him for his commitment to serving the nation. He described how they first met while Dr. Sengeh was…

His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, received letters of recall and letters of credence from six newly accredited envoys representing their respective countries at a formal ceremony held at State House in Freetown.The diplomats included Her Excellency Ms. Norma Sanchez Aguila, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Sierra Leone; His Excellency Mr. Abdelhafid Hachem, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; His Excellency Mr. Roey Gilad, Ambassador of the State of Israel; Her Excellency Ms. Myriam Montrac, High Commissioner of Canada; His Excellency Mr. Isaac Keen Parashina, Ambassador of the Republic…

A high-powered delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by the Technical Assistance Advisor, Fiscal Affairs Department, Seydou Coulibaly, has held a strategic maiden engagement with cross cross-section of the management of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) at the British Council Building in Freetown.The engagement, which hinges on excise, import duties, retail petroleum prices, revenue generation, the value chain network within the industry, and the overall operational framework of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency, has been in the last six years and the critical transition to the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA).The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory…

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, H.E. Salamu Koroma, has held a high-level meeting with Mr. Mohammad Reza Ayyazi, owner and managing director of TUBA Company (Turkey) and the Petrochemical Management Team (PMT Co., Iran), as part of ongoing efforts to attract major industrial investments into Sierra Leone.The meeting follows the recently concluded Third Iran-Africa International Economic Cooperation Summit held in Tehran and Isfahan.Mr. Ayyazi expressed strong interest in establishing various industrial projects in Sierra Leone, including petrochemical and gas refineries, solar energy facilities, AI-driven security factories, and water treatment systems. He emphasized that their companies utilize state-of-the-art global technologies and…

Mohamed Gento Kamara-founder and owner of the Gento Group of Companies Gento Group has reaffirmed the legitimacy of its operations in the Tonkolili North-Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposit, emphasising its adherence to Sierra Leone’s legal framework and the consent of legitimate landowning communities, in a strong rebuttal to recent assertions made by the Sierra Leone Mines and Minerals Development and Management Corporation (SIMMDMC). This clarification is in response to a public notice issued by SIMMDMC on June 5, 2025, claiming that the Corporation has exclusive control over the Kasafoni concession, as stated in the Sierra Leone Mines and Minerals Development and…

His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, has officially received the report on the Independent Management and Functional Review of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) and other Election Management Bodies (EMBs). The comprehensive report, produced by the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) in collaboration with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), identified key challenges and made 85 actionable recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness and credibility of the Commission’s operations in future elections.In his remarks, President Bio expressed deep appreciation to the wide range of stakeholders who participated in the review process, including civil society organisations, the…

In a landmark step toward sustainable development and inclusive energy access, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio is set to officially launch the Salone Off-grid Renewable Energy Acceleration Initiative (SOGREA), a €34 million (approximately 830 million New Leones) solar minigrid project that will significantly advance Sierra Leone’s green energy future. Hosted by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the initiative is a collaborative effort between the Government of Sierra Leone, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).SOGREA aims to increase energy access in rural communities across the country by 2027, deploying at least 5.2…