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The President and Chief Executive Officer of Iranian-based Company Arman Tejarat Sabz Saei-Farhad Torabi has expressed a keen interest in expanding operations in the West African Country of Sierra Leone. Farhad Torabi was speaking in a meeting with the Sierra Leone Ambassador to Iran, Alie Badara Kamara who welcomed the idea as a very smart choice for many reasons. He said the Country has a vast land with possible raw materials to power industrial chains, labour is in abundance etc. When established, the factory will focus on the Food Industry, Building Design and Materials, Cosmetics, machinery, Spare parts and consumables…
By Babatunde Ahonsi As I end my tour of duty in Sierra Leone as the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC), I can say that all things considered, I have far more to remember not to forget than to forget. The last 38 months did throw up multiple external shocks and a few unwholesome internal dynamics that adversely impacted Sierra Leone. But even with the grave breaches of state security on 26th November, these months have largely been a fruitful experience for me leading the UN country team in its efforts to support and accompany the country’s quest for sustainable…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received a high-powered delegation from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following Sunday’s security breach and attack on the armoury at Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown. The team, which included Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, its Chief of Defence Military Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Udiandeye and President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, paid a solidarity visit to the President. The delegation conveyed a message of solidarity from the Chairman…
The U.S. Embassy has called for those responsible for the November 26 heinous attacks in Freetown to be held accountable by due process and the rule of law. In a statement, the U.S. Embassy strongly supports President Bio in his call for national unity and urges all Sierra Leoneans to set aside their differences and work together in the national interest. “We honour and remember those who gave their lives on Sunday in defence of Sierra Leone’s Constitution and government. We call for those responsible for these heinous attacks to be held accountable by due process and the rule of…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has concluded a Consultative Summit of the African Union (AU), in his capacity as Coordinator of the AU Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Governments on the reform of the United Nations Security Council. The fifth summit, hosted by H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, primarily deliberated on the reviewed eighteen years of activities of the Committee, and acknowledged that significant advancements had been made in canvassing support for the Common African Position, CAP, as espoused in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. In…
Sierra Leone’s NLE 200,000 annual multimedia grant for excellence in news and online journalism, photojournalism, and content creation, is back! Freetown, Sierra Leone (24 November 2023) – Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Vickie Remoe Prize for Journalism and New Media. This prestigious annual grant awards NLE 200,000 ($10,000 approx.) to outstanding multimedia practitioners and content creators in Sierra Leone. The Vickie Remoe Prize is open to Sierra Leonean citizens residing in the country. We strongly encourage women and persons living with disabilities to apply. Exciting changes have been made to the prize categories. A new category has…
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MGCA), in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, on Saturday 25th November 2023, officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the Freetown City Council Hall on Lightfoot Boston Street in Freetown. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Unite! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls.’ Other partners for the event are UNFPA, Irish Aid, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNWOMEN and Care. In her keynote address and officially launching the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, the First Lady, Dr Fatima Bio, articulated that the day is…
The Women’s Premier League in 2022 was an Expo, revealing lots of talented players, well-played football and exciting moments. This season’s going to be more interesting, as teams have geared up their strengths with signings from both Europe and Africa. “We dae play di game”. The registration process commences 23rd November 2023, in all the regions where the premier league teams will be hosting their matches. Champions, Mogbwema Queens, comes from Rutile, an area with most of Sierra Leone’s mineral resources. Will they defend their title fiercely? Let’s wait and see! What about Kahunla Queens from Kenema, the centre of…
Friday, November 24, football fans will be treated to an enthralling clash, as Bhantal FC takes on Luawa FC at the esteemed Mohamed Kallon Playing Field in Angola Town, Goodrich. Both teams may be relatively new to the scene, but they are eager to make their mark and showcase their potential in this exciting encounter. Bhantal FC finds itself in its debut season in the Premier League. Having successfully qualified for the top-flight competition, they have already played two matches, showcasing their determination and resilience. Impressively, they secured draws in both outings, first against Diamonds FC, away in Kono, and…
Sebastian Ashong-Katai, Managing Director Ecobank The name ECOBANK now seems to be synonymous with missing funds. The bank is again in the spotlight for another huge sum of missing government revenue deposited at the bank. The latest stolen funds, according to an investigation, run into tens of billions of Old Leones, in which staff of the Bank (names withheld for now), are said to have conspired with other staff from another institution, (name withheld for now), to divert government funds deposited at the bank into personal accounts. It is not known whether the bank’s staff that were arrested and detained at…