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The Ambassador of the French Republic to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Briard Luc, today paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown.During the visit, Ambassador Luc praised President Bio for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to Sierra Leone’s development. He noted that under President Bio’s leadership, Sierra Leone has gained increased international recognition, particularly at the United Nations Security Council. The French Ambassador also took the opportunity to brief the President on the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference scheduled to take place in Nice, France, in June. He expressed anticipation…

Algeria is set to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Housing Symposium in July 2025, the Bank has disclosed. The high-level event, set to take place from 15th to 17th July 2025 at Hotel El Aurassi in Algiers, Algers, will bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and development finance leaders to discuss strategies for advancing affordable housing and sustainable urban development across Africa. The AGM, which will convene under the theme: “Housing Sector Financial Sustainability Amid Global Turbulence: Opportunities and Challenges”, will bring together Ministers of Housing and Finance from member States, shareholders, central banks, mayors, private developers, investors, and development finance partners…

Afrimoney continues to showcase its dominance as Sierra Leone’s leading digital finance solution with the launch of a new Agent mobile App at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The new Afrimoney Agent Mobile App provides a digital interface for safe and seamless mobile money transactions between agents ‘super agents and subscribers across the country and beyond. Essentially, the application is another layer of comfort and reliability in Afrimoney’s quest to expand and consolidate its growing subscriber base in Sierra Leone. In his short statement, the CEO of Africell, Shadi-Al-Gerwaji extolled Afrimoney’s innovativeness, adding that the launch of Agent App represents a…

By: Mamoud Bah Esq. On December 15, 2017, two healthcare workers who survived the deadly consequences of Ebola, along with the Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL), a non-governmental organisation, filed a complaint against Sierra Leone’s government in the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The ECOWAS Court of Justice analyses and applies the community’s treaties and conventions to resolve disputes and defend human rights. The case asserted that the government’s misuse of Ebola money infringed the plaintiffs’ fundamental rights to life and health, as guaranteed by numerous international and regional human rights frameworks to which Sierra Leone is a…

In a landmark event for Sierra Leone’s economic landscape, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially inaugurated the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a cutting-edge facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited. Situated in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District, this privately constructed and operated seaport is set to significantly boost the nation’s mineral export capacity and forge vital connections between local producers and global trade networks. At the commissioning ceremony, President Bio expressed his deep appreciation for the management and staff of CTC Mining and CTC Ports and Logistics, commending their rapid and transformative efforts in bringing the project to fruition. He proudly…

By Jeneba Conteh In a startling legal turn of events, Musa Joseph Sesay, a Human Resource Officer at Bloom Bank Sierra Leone Limited, and Joshua Gbanyah, a student at the College of Digital Excellence (CODE), have been summoned to Freetown Magistrate Court No. 1 to answer to a series of serious charges related to an alleged fraudulent scheme that has reportedly resulted in the misappropriation of NLe 619,000. This significant amount was earmarked for payments to the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) for electricity recharges, raising serious concerns about the integrity of financial operations within the bank.The two accused…

By: Zacharia JallohThe Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) held its Civic Day Series at the Port Loko District Council Hall with an engaging quiz and debate competition designed to test students’ knowledge of civic education. The event aimed to foster patriotism and nationalism by focusing on national and local issues. Six schools participated in the competition: Dr. Kadie A. Sesay Government Girls Secondary School, Catholic Junior Secondary School, Port Loko, Movement of Faith Junior Secondary School, Maforkie Agricultural Islamic Secondary School, Johanna Kuyvenhoven Model Secondary School, and Free Pentecostal Academy. Participants answered questions on Sierra Leone’s identity, culture, and governance…

The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Ambassador Marie Antoinette Rose Quatre, has commended President Julius Maada Bio for his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to governance. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to State House, as Sierra Leone hosts the South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development forum.Ambassador Quatre expressed profound gratitude for President Bio’s support on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the APRM. “Your leadership and dedication to good governance have been an inspiration, and I look forward to working closely with Sierra Leone in my new capacity,” she…

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has emerged as a powerful voice for transformative global reform, delivering a compelling address at the South-South and Triangular inclusive international system, led by countries of the Global South. The Third Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development is currently taking place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from May 7 to 9, 2025, at the International Conference Centre. This significant event brings together policymakers, ministers, experts, youth leaders, and representatives from non-governmental organisations across Africa and the Global South. The forum is organised by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in…

He noted a significant increase in the use of competitive procurement methods, particularly open bidding, which has become more widely adopted across MDAs. Compliance levels have improved steadily, rising from 40 per cent in 2021 to over 60 per cent in 2023. However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges, including weak recordkeeping, insufficient procurement planning, and gaps in post-award contract management.The CEO further underscored the NPPA’s commitment to driving transformative reforms, noting that since his appointment, the Authority has laid a solid foundation to digitise procurement processes. He explained that embracing digital systems would help eliminate wastage, enhance transparency, and ensure value…