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The Public Debt Division of the Ministry of Finance, Monday 29th July 2024, commenced its Annual Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) report writing exercise workshop at Leisure Lodge, 30 off Cape Road, Aberdeen Beach, Freetown. The Director of the Public Debt Division, Matthew Sandy, in his opening statement, said Debt Sustainability Analysis is an annual requirement to assess Sierra Leone’s level of debt accumulation and risk of debt distress rating in the medium to long term, to provide appropriate policy advice to the government on the status of its borrowing. He stated that the exercise is to update the National Debt…

His Excellency, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, met with a team of subject-specific experts assembled by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to discuss perspectives and strategic directions in the ongoing fight against corruption in the country. The initiative represents a robust public-private partnership aimed at confronting graft, a significant impediment to development across Sierra Leone. The strategy aims to build an ethical, accountable nation with zero tolerance for corruption, promoting integrity, transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. ACC Commissioner, Francis Ben Keifala Esq, while introducing the team, emphasised the importance of the President’s insights for shaping the National Anti-Corruption Strategy…

By Kemoh Saidu Sesay Sierra Leone is battling with severe food insecurity, threatening the health and well-being of its citizens. With the uncontrollable hike in food prices, poor weather conditions and inadequate agricultural infrastructure, this situation is alarming. According to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) last bi-annual post-harvest Food Security Monitoring System (FSMS) assessment, 82.3 per cent of Sierra Leoneans were food insecure in 2024, a steady increase compared to the 80 per cent figure from the same period in 2023. The nation is in a food crisis, which not only endangers the health and livelihoods of Sierra Leoneans but…

The United Nations Security Council By Mohamed Kelfala Fofanah The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will be presided over by Sierra Leone in August 2024, and with it will come the significant responsibility of overseeing the Council’s operations and arranging talks on global peace and security. Sierra Leone will have a major chance to represent the UNSC and discuss important issues on a global scale during this month-long presidency. Under the direction of President H.E. Brig. Rtd. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone will host an unprecedented discussion on the topic of “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Addressing the…

By Idrissa Hilton Gogra Information Attaché Sierra Leone Embassy Berlin, Germany In June 2024, President Julius Maada Bio co-chaired the OPEC conference in Austria. It successfully secured pledges totalling USD 800 million from international development and financial institutions at the Sierra Leone Investment Roundtable on Renewable Energy and Food Security. The event was organized by the OPEC Fund for International Development in collaboration with Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security to bolster investment in crucial sectors. This visit has sparked increased interest from potential investors, who visited Sierra Leone from July 13th to July 20th, 2024, for an…

Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernoh Bah Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernoh Bah, is facing backlash after embarrassing a female citizen during a town hall meeting in Freetown. The meeting, which was moderated by Minister Bah, took a turn when the woman insisted on asking a question that was not part of the scripted agenda. Despite the woman catching the attention of the President, who allowed her to speak, Minister Bah proceeded to insult her, calling her “rude and impolite.” This behaviour was deemed disrespectful by many observers, as questioning the decision of the President in public is…

On Thursday, July 24, The United Nations in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the joint national launch and symbolic signing of its new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025-2030, which will be held on Friday at the Freetown International Conference Centre, Bintumani at 9:30 A.M. The UNSDCF is a comprehensive framework that sets the strategic priorities for the partnership between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone. It aims to accelerate progress towards the SDGs, addressing critical areas such as poverty reduction, health, education, gender equality, and climate action. The Chief Minister, Dr David Moinina…

On July 23, 2024, Africell Sierra Leone unveiled its latest initiative, the “Old is Gold” promotion, aimed at rewarding loyal customers with a chance to win millions of Leones prizes. This campaign underscores Africell’s commitment to valuing and appreciating its longstanding users. Nancy Joseph Toure, Head of Events and Sponsorship at Africell explained that the “Old is Gold” promotion is inspired by the important roles that elders play in family settings. “With the ‘Old is Gold’ promotion, our old customers will have the opportunity to reactivate their oldAfricell numbers and rejoin the Africell family,” she said. Reactivating old numbers is simple. Customers can either insert their old SIM cards into any phone or visit any Africellpoint of sale (POS) nationwide for assistance. The Assistant Media Manager for Africell, Abdul Aziz Kamara, highlighted additional benefits of the promotion.”Customers who reactivate their old Africell numbers will automatically qualify for the ‘Old is Gold’ draw, where they can win attractive prizes,” Kamara said. Prizes range from airtime and data to cash, with a surprise star prize for weekly winners. Kamara announced that the draw will be broadcast live every Friday on major radio and television stations across the country. He reassured former Africell users that they could reclaim their old numbers through this promotion. “AtAfricell, we highly value customer loyalty and are always thrilled to hear how long our customers have been part of the theAfricell family,” Kamara added.

On July 23, 2024, Africell Sierra Leone unveiled its latest initiative, the “Old is Gold” promotion, aimed at rewarding loyal customers with a chance to win millions of Leones prizes. This campaign underscores Africell’s commitment to valuing and appreciating its longstanding users. Nancy Joseph Toure, Head of Events and Sponsorship at Africell explained that the “Old is Gold” promotion is inspired by the important roles that elders play in family settings. “With the ‘Old is Gold’ promotion, our old customers will have the opportunity to reactivate their oldAfricell numbers and rejoin the Africell family,” she said. Reactivating old numbers is simple. Customers can either insert their old SIM cards into any phone or visit any Africellpoint of sale (POS) nationwide for assistance. The Assistant Media Manager for Africell, Abdul Aziz Kamara, highlighted additional benefits of the promotion.”Customers who reactivate their old Africell numbers will automatically qualify for the ‘Old is Gold’ draw, where they can win attractive prizes,” Kamara said. Prizes range from airtime and data to cash, with a surprise star prize for weekly winners. Kamara announced that the draw will be broadcast live every Friday on major radio and television stations across the country. He reassured former Africell users that they could reclaim their old numbers through this promotion. “AtAfricell, we highly value customer loyalty and are always thrilled to hear how long our customers have been part of the theAfricell family,” Kamara added.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, led a delegation of four delegates from Sierra Leone, to participate in a two-day Ministerial Dialogue in Monrovia, Liberia, organized by Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In his statement, Minister Kabba reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s dedication to advancing the strategic goals of the Mano River Union (MRU), emphasizing the bloc’s resilience, despite the challenges of civil wars, coups, and pandemics. The dialogue aimed at enhancing MRU operations, focusing on trade, peace, security, and economic integration within the union. Highlighting President Bio’s legislative progress, particularly in promoting women’s rights, Minister Kabba discussed…