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The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), one of the country’s oldest political parties, has a long tradition of governance and leadership. As the party looks to the future and the 2028 Presidential Elections, the list of potential successors to President Julius Maada Bio, as the party’s flagbearer, is growing. Among these contenders are Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, Dr Alie Kabba, Dr David Sengeh, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq, Alhaji Musa Tarawally, Dr Kandeh Yumkella, Andrew Jaiah Kaikai Esq. and others. The Gleaner Newspaper looks at the first list of names to come to light thus far. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh…
Tenneh, aged 13, paddled her wooden canoe to school in Pujehun district, Sierra Leone. People facing rising seas, fiercer storms and hotter weather along Sierra Leone’s coast will benefit from a significant new US$26.8 million initiative announced today by the Green Climate Fund, Sierra Leone’s government and the NGO Save the Children. The Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project will empower communities to plan for climate change and improve their livelihoods. Aiming to reach 260,000 people directly, with an additional one million people expected to benefit from the initiative, which includes the conservation and restoration of 1,500 hectares of mangrove ecosystems. Working…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina Sengeh, recently visited the delegation of the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. While travelling to Denmark for official business, the Chief Minister took the time to motivate and uplift the national athletes and officials competing in the esteemed sporting event. The Chief Minister supported the athletes and underlined the government’s commitment to sports development when he visited the team at the University of Ghana’s Games Village. He assured the delegation that support for sports would rise in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and stressed the importance of sports…
With support from Voluntary Service Overseas, the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has validated Sierra Leon’s first National Volunteering Policy, at the Family Kingdom Resort in Freetown. The validation follows a week-long regional needs assessment and consultative exercise, which captured the views and ideas of stakeholders (Volunteers and Volunteer-Involving-Organizations–VIOs) to form key components of the policy document. This Policy is meant to set the framework for the engagement of volunteers and volunteerism in the country. It will also support the role of volunteers and VIOs towards national development. In his keynote address at the validation event on Thursday,…
In a remarkable celebration of diversity and empowerment, Africell Impact Foundation, in partnership with UN Women, marked International Women’s Day with a resounding call for inclusivity in the workplace. Under the theme “Inspiring Inclusion in the Workplace,” the event took place at Africell’s headquarters in Wilberforce, Freetown, echoing the global mission to promote gender equality and women’s rights. The event served as a platform to recognize the invaluable contributions of women to society and advocate for greater representation and participation in all spheres of life, particularly within the corporate world. With engaging discussions, insightful panels, and inspiring speeches, participants explored…
Africa Global Logistics Sierra Leone (AGL) marked the commemoration of International Women’s Day on Thursday, 7th March 2024, at its headquarters in Freetown under the theme “Inspiring Inclusion.” The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and members of the media. Addressing the attendees, Bertrand Kerguelen, Country Manager at Africa Global Logistics Sierra Leone, expressed gratitude for their presence and reiterated the company’s commitment to promoting gender equality. Kerguelen emphasized the importance of empowering women and creating more opportunities for them within the organization. “We firmly believe that gender equality is…
Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security (PI-CREF), engaged the British High Commissioner in discussions today at the State House, underscoring the importance of collaboration and strategic partnerships in addressing national priorities. In a significant and productive meeting with the British High Commissioner, HE Lisa Chesney, and her team, Dr. Yumkella explained the mandate of PI-CREF and some of its activities so far. The UK team emphasized the critical need for a unified vision and narrative on Climate Change & Energy Issues. Discussions delved into the need for policy coherence,…
In Kambia, Northern Sierra Leone, health officials have confirmed a case of vaccine-derived polio virus. Even though the virus is not as dangerous as the wild poliovirus, it can still spread quickly and mutate, which can harm one’s health. The case was promptly confirmed by testing at the Institute Pasteur in Abidjan and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases in South Africa. The Ministry of Health is actively working with neighbouring nations on cross-border surveillance and public education regarding polio and vaccination in response to this development. To stop the virus from spreading further, a strong response strategy is being…
The National Cycling Association team from Sierra Leone has made it safely to Ghana for the 13th African Games. On Wednesday, the team departed from Freetown International Airport and touched down in Accra a few hours later. The nation’s capital, Accra, will host the Games. Ten to fifteen days of thrilling brain and body competitions between 5,000 top athletes and coaches from fifty-five African nations in twenty-nine chosen sports codes will take place during the 13th edition of the African Games. With a TV and internet viewership of over 5.5 billion, the event will also feature over 3000 technical officers,…
When faced with mental health issues, women in Sierra Leone frequently have nowhere to turn in their community. Out of eight million people, there are only five psychiatrists in the nation, meaning that most women do not have access to the critical mental health care they require. The Nyali Foundation is urging more funding for women’s mental health services in Sierra Leone on this International Women’s Day. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Invest in women: Accelerate progress,” and this investment must include mental health support. Successful communities and countries depend on strong, empowered women, but many Sierra Leonean…