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A decree announced on national television on Tuesday announced the appointment of economist and former opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah to the position of Prime Minister in junta-led Guinea. Amid an indefinite general strike that was initiated this week, due to severe economic hardships and the military authorities’ purportedly oppressive policies, the veteran politician faces a difficult task in forming a government. In a video seen on television, Bah took the oath of office in front of Mamady Doumbouya, the acting President. Doumbouya is the Commander of Special Forces who overthrew Alpha Conde in a coup in 2021. Since the…
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change are attending the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya. To address urgent environmental challenges, world leaders, civil society organisations, the scientific community, and the private sector come together for this high-level meeting. The subject of the UNEA-6 this year is “Effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.”The Assembly, the highest decision-making body in environmental matters, has several important responsibilities, including setting the global environmental agenda, creating policy guidelines, and defining responses to new environmental…
A commitment to inclusive and equitable trade was reiterated by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpha Sesay, during the 13th session of the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He underlined the value of inclusivity, multilateralism, and attending to the needs of weaker economies inside the WTO framework. Sierra Leone, a developing country, is aware of the transformative potential of trade in promoting economic expansion, generating employment, and reducing poverty. The Trade Minister did acknowledge the ongoing difficulties and inequalities, especially for the weakest and least developed states. To ensure that no country…
The Minister of Youth Affairs, Mohamed Orman Bangura, led a team from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) to deliver agricultural equipment to the Chairman of the Moyamba District Council to increase agricultural productivity in Sierra Leone and support President Julius Maada Bio’s Feed Salone initiative. The equipment was delivered by TIKA Lead, Mehmet Ozdemir, to boost local production and cultivation The initiative, which is a collaboration between the governments of Turkey and Sierra Leone, intends to increase agricultural output while emphasising the value of independent food production. The project aims to increase food security and contribute to the…
The China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) has been making significant strides in managing the three toll gates, a responsibility vested in the company through an agreement with the government of Sierra Leone. The impact of CRSG’s attentive stewardship of the 62km Wellington-Masiaka highway cannot be overstated. The company has garnered widespread acclaim for its pivotal role in enhancing the country’s economy, generating employment opportunities, curbing road accidents, reducing travel time, and instilling confidence in potential investors. As a conscientious international entity and investor, CRSG has demonstrated considerable patience amid exchange variation ratios surpassing 10%. Notably, the recent exchange rate adjustment…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Announces ¥50 Million Economic and Technical Assistance, ¥20 Million Debt Cancellation and 1500 Tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone Beijing, China, On Wednesday 28 February 2024, His Excellency President Xi Jinping announced a ¥50 million economic and technical assistance, ¥20 million debt cancellation and 1500 tonnes of Food Assistance for Sierra Leone during a bilateral meeting with Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China. During the meeting, President Xi Jinping stated that President Bio was the first African Head of State to be received in 2024, and described…
The head coach of Star Sports Academy in Sierra Leone, John Tamba Ngongou, recently finished his two-week coaching and administrative skills training programme in Antalya, Turkey. The course took place from February 10 to February 22 at the Innovation Hub UEFA. This training opportunity was made possible by Antalyaspor and Star Sports Academy’s collaboration. By the agreement, Antalyaspor designates one technical staff member from Star Sports Academy for capacity-building training every three months. After the training, Coach Tamba Ngongou was overjoyed to receive a certificate and expressed his gratitude to the organisers for allowing him to take part. He emphasised…
In week 16 of the Leone Rock Premier League 2023–24, Bhantal FC and Mighty Blackpool FC battled to a hard-fought goalless draw in front of crowds that were eager to see a highly anticipated match at the MK 3/10 Playing Field in Angola Town. The game demonstrated the tenacity and resolve of both teams to win significant points in the league standings. Both teams were evenly matched from the first whistle, and neither was prepared to concede a single defensive yard. Bhantal FC’s defence held strong against Mighty Blackpool’s attacking threats, making prompt interceptions and tackles to thwart any clear-cut…
While on a state visit to Beijing, China, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio hope to deepen bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and the People’s Republic of China. The visit is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 2, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. President Bio will meet with important members of the Chinese government, such as Chairman Zhao Leji and Premier Li Qiang, while they are there. To explore potential areas of collaboration, President Xi Jinping will also hold formal discussions with President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio. One…
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honorable Chernor A. Bah Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honorable Chernor A. Bah, has addressed the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and has reiterated Sierra Leone’s call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Conference of Information Ministers was geared towards addressing attacks and hostilities on journalists and media personalities and fighting disinformation in the ongoing Israeli military operations against Palestine. Mr Bah noted that Sierra Leone has always been committed to a Free Press…