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The Sierra Leonean Pharmacy Board has released an important alert about the safety of some herbal drinks, specifically mentioning COCO SAMBA. Concerning results from recent laboratory testing show that COCO SAMBA contains an excessive amount of Sildenafil Citrate, a powerful prescription medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil Citrate is normally taken in dosages of 50 to 100 mg; however, COCO SAMBA was discovered to contain an astounding 193 mg per bottle, placing users at serious risk. Moreover, different concentrations of sildenafil citrate were also found in other herbal products, such as Olekoko Akson Bitters, Oga…
At the 37th African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh of Sierra Leone recently addressed the assembly on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio. Vice President Jalloh delivered two important reports for President Bio’s approval and adoption in a speech that was crucial. The first report, the 24th C-10 report, addressed the crucial problem of UN Security Council reform. President Bio represents Sierra Leone’s dedication to promoting a more inclusive and representative global governance framework in his role as Coordinator of the AU Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government…
By Lamin Baldeh in Conakry Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Bernard Goumou’s government has been dissolved by an order issued by Guinea’s President, Corps General Mamadi Doumbouya. Brigadier General Amara Camara, Minister Secretary General of the Presidency and Spokesperson for the President of the Transition, announced on television. Many Guineans are perplexed and unsure about the country’s future after the government’s dissolution. The public was left to speculate about the underlying reasons for this drastic decision, as the decree did not specify the reasons for the dissolution. Sources, however, indicate that the President’s choice might have been significantly influenced by internal division and…
The heads of state and government of the African Union have elected Mauritania’s president, Mohamed Ghazouani, to lead the body as its new chairperson in 2024. He was selected on Saturday at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ghazouani takes over as leader of the AU from President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros, who served as the chairperson of the organisation for 2023. The bloc prevented a crisis on another front by defusing tensions surrounding the one-year rotating AU chairmanship, which was transferred on…
President Julius Maada Bio has announced the sad news that his adored elder sister, Madam Agnes Deen-Jalloh, passed away on February 18, 2024, at the age of 74. In a heartfelt homage, President Bio referred to her lovingly as Sissy and Ngor, highlighting her vital role in his life as a source of love and strength in addition to being his sister. President Bio, recalling their close relationship, conveyed his sincere appreciation for Madam Agnes’s constant support and direction, emphasising her nurturing influence in moulding him into the man he is today. He referred to her as his mother figure and greatest…
The Director General of Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Directorate, Foday B. L. Mansaray, will speak at the Paris Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum on May 14–15. He will emphasise the nation’s emerging reputation as a hotspot for exploration. Despite being a frontier exploration market, Sierra Leone has a promising petroleum system, as evidenced by major discoveries like those made by Lukoil (Savannah-1X) and Anadarko (Venus-B1, Mercury-1, and Jupiter-1). These discoveries highlight the enormous potential of Sierra Leone’s offshore acreage, as there have only been eight wells drilled in the nation to date. Energy investors find the nation appealing because it…
H.E Hon. Jiwoh Abdulai, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Sierra Leone, and Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signing the Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2024–2029. (Photo: J. Jabati/Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority, Ministry of Environment, Sierra Leone and S. Khalil/IAEA) Sierra Leone recently signed its fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the years 2024–2029, marking a significant step towards strengthening its technical cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). H.E. Hon. Jiwoh Abdulai, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Mr Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy…
Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara and Kadijatu Ahene Kamara, two deputy ministers from Sierra Leone, recently participated in the World Conference on Culture & Arts Education in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, spearheaded the delegation from Sierra Leone and stressed the significance of providing students with the skills they need to prosper in a world that is changing quickly. He emphasised how more inclusive, tailored, and interesting learning experiences can be created by integrating digital and artificial intelligence into educational systems. Aziz-Kamara encouraged attendees to use technology to promote global citizenship and close…
The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) leadership was recently welcomed by President Dr Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone to talk about their upcoming centenary celebrations, which are scheduled for April of this year. President Bio was briefed on the CCSL leadership’s plans for the historic occasion by Mrs. Melrose Karminty, the Minister of Social Welfare. Minister Karminty presented the President with the theme of this year’s centenary celebration, “Celebrating our past,” during the meeting. “Dedicated to the Present and fostering a positive future,” the statement highlights the Council’s noteworthy position as the second-oldest Christian council in Africa,…
The swearing-in ceremony of Abdulai Masiyambay Bangura, Esq. as a Supreme Court Judge was recently presided over by His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, a noteworthy event that highlights the dedication to maintaining the rule of law and guaranteeing a robust judiciary in Sierra Leone. M. Bangura was appointed after a rigorous process that was directed by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission’s recommendations as well as Sierra Leone’s Constitution. On February 8, 2024, Parliament approved Justice Bangura’s appointment, confirming his eligibility to hold the office of Supreme Court judge. On February 14, 2024, President Bio formally issued the…