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The renowned Freetown, Sierra Leone-based child welfare organisation, Don Bosco Fambul, has greatly increased the number of vulnerable youths it serves, especially girls who have experienced sexual abuse and exploitation. This incredible development has been made possible by a grant that Salesian Missions obtained from the prestigious Flora Family Foundation, a charitable organisation committed to promoting social justice, environmental sustainability, and cultural vibrancy. Don Bosco Fambul has strengthened its efforts by augmenting its current programmes with vital staffing support, thanks to the kind of funding it received. The organisation has been able to improve its services and outreach due to…
In a significant milestone for environmental protection in Sierra Leone, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has obtained an additional $100,000 in funding under the leadership of Dr. Abubaker S. Massaquoi. This funding injection, approved during the 93rd Executive Committee Meeting of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Montreal, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing commitment to combatting ozone depletion and mitigating climate change effects. The EPA’s success in securing this funding can be attributed to the tireless efforts of its Ozone and Climate Change teams, along with collaborative support from UNIDO and other stakeholders. Mariatu Abionor…
In a bid to bolster efforts towards job creation, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Honourable Mohamed Rahman Swaray, concluded a productive series of discussions with key institutions in Abuja on Monday, February 19, 2024. The purpose of Minister Swaray’s visit is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with counterparts in Nigeria, particularly focusing on innovative job creation models. The discussions aimed to enhance the capacity of Swaray’s strategic ministry in working to address the pressing challenges of job creation, aligning with Sierra Leone’s ambitious Presidential initiative to generate 500,000 jobs. During his meeting with Mr Temitols…
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) celebrated the official founding of its Academic Staff Association (ASA), marking a momentous occasion. The occasion, which took place in the Great Hall on the Goderich campus in Freetown, was historic for the university since it marked the beginning of a new phase of cooperation and advancement among its faculty. During the inauguration ceremony, the ASA was praised for its accomplishments since its resuscitation in 2020 by Dr. Williette James of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, among other notable speakers and attendees. Dr. James called for members to…
UN Resident Coordinator Ms Seraphine Wakana Under the direction of UN Resident Coordinator Ms Seraphine Wakana, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Sierra Leone is starting the vital task of creating the next UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) for the years 2025–2030. This framework, which will serve as a strategic guide for the UN’s engagement with Sierra Leone, will be in line with both the country’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN system as a whole is dedicated to supporting Sierra Leone in its transition to sustainable development, acknowledging the significance…
Africell Sierra Leone, the leading telecommunications company in the country, has honoured nine exceptional Njala University students in a heartfelt tribute to their commitment to youth development and education. These students have distinguished themselves through their exceptional academic performance and unwavering dedication to their studies. They come from nine different schools. The esteemed awards ceremony, which took place on February 22nd and 23rd, 2024 highlighted these brilliant minds from a variety of fields. The awards covered a wide range of academic subjects, including law, science, technology, agriculture and fisheries management, development communications, banking, finance, and the social sciences. This programme demonstrates Africell Sierra Leone’s unwavering dedication to developing…
In advancing peace and stability in the region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made great strides by lifting some of the economic sanctions against Niger, Mali, and Guinea. At an extraordinary summit in Abuja, where leaders deliberated over the political and security climate in the sub-region, a decision was made. While some targeted financial and economic sanctions have been lifted from Guinea and Mali by ECOWAS, political and targeted sanctions against Niger remain in place. This action demonstrates the regional bloc’s dedication to encouraging communication and collaboration among its members and the transition of these nations…
A delegation of high standing has accompanied President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone to Abuja, Nigeria, where he is taking part in the Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The summit, which is set to take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, February 24, 2024, will centre on important conversations about the security, political, and peaceful environment in the ECOWAS sub-region. Prominent individuals including Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba, and Press Secretary Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq. are part of the Sierra Leone…
The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr Fatima Maada Bio, has spearheaded the “Hands Off Our Girls” campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Task Force. Her deeds have shown an incredible degree of dedication and leadership in the struggle against human trafficking. A big step forward was made in the fight against this horrible crime when the campaign was formally launched at the Freetown City Council Hall. In her keynote address at the launch event, Her Excellency Dr Fatima Maada Bio addressed the grave issue of human trafficking and emphasised the urgent…
The Guma Valley Water Company and the senior management team of the National Investment Board (NIB) recently held their first collaboration meeting, a significant step towards supporting water supply projects in Sierra Leone’s Western Area. The purpose of the meeting, which took place on Thursday, February 22, at the Guma Building in Freetown, was to establish a strong collaboration between the two organisations to draw funding for important projects related to water supply. The Deputy Executive Director of NIB, Fatima Mahawa Sandi, provided insight into the organization’s critical role in organising and promoting investment opportunities in Sierra Leone for the…