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Vice President-1 of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Harold Nat-Johnson, recently announced the successful launch of a new youth development program, aimed at fostering grassroots talent in the country. In a ceremony attended by various stakeholders including the Minister of Sports and the Acting General Secretary of the SLFA, the program was hailed as a significant step towards the growth and sustainability of football in Sierra Leone.The initiative, which saw the training of 50 Physical Education Teachers from across the country, is set to benefit school children through a comprehensive football program designed to nurture young talents. As part of…
The Office of the Ombudsman is a vital institution in ensuring accountability and justice within government entities. Recently, Ombudsman, Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah, visited the Chairman of the Monument and Relics Commission, Joseph Kaifala, and his team at their office on Campbell Street. The purpose of the visit was to educate the Commission on the role and responsibilities of the Ombudsman’s Office, as well as to establish a working relationship with them. During the briefing, Ombudsman Jah highlighted that the Ombudsman’s Office was established by the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone and the Ombudsman Act of 1997. Their main function…
The Peer Review MechanismAPRM) has been instrumental in promoting good governance and sustainable development across the African continent. The recent achievements of the APRM were highlighted at a forum where the Chairperson of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons, Dr Abdoulieneh, praised the progress made in conducting country reviews. Since its inception, the APRM has completed twenty-six country reviews, with six nations voluntarily undergoing a second-generation review to demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement. Additionally, eight countries have completed targeted reviews to address specific governance challenges. The outgoing CEO expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the APR Forum in…
In a commendable display of diplomatic leadership, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has taken significant steps towards resolving political tensions in the country. The formation of the Tripartite Committee, as mandated by a dialogue that took place on October 16-18 2023, marks a crucial milestone in the pursuit of national unity and stability.Since the 2018 elections, won by the SLPP and President Bio, Sierra Leone has grappled with escalating political tensions that threatened to plunge the country into chaos. However, Tuesday’s signing of the Terms of Reference by the three-party leadership is a testament to President Bio’s commitment to…
In a recent meeting between officials from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Defence, both parties expressed their commitment to fostering international partnerships in the defence and security industry. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision for technology transfer and skills development, ultimately enhancing the Kingdom’s strategic independence and supporting the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.Governor Al-Ohali of GAMI highlighted the advancements made in localizing defence expenditure, noting that localization rates had increased from 4% to 13.6% by the end of 2022. He revealed that 477 foundational permits and licenses had been issued…
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received a report with recommendations from Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens’ Commission of Inquiry into the alleged gross misconduct of Paramount Chief Alimamy Bockarie Yalan Koroma III of Dansogoia Chiefdom, Tonkolili district. Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, who presented the report, noted that the investigation was a result of a reported incident of incitement and a breach of ethics and self-regulation on 21 March 2023. He said it was alleged that the Paramount Chief used both television and radio to make pronouncements that were in breach of the code…
The deadline for all citizens to obtain National Identification Cards is fast approaching, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) in Sierra Leone has issued a notice urging all citizens to comply with the Cabinet Directive ratified by Parliament in March 2022. The directive requires individuals to obtain ID cards, whether National, Non-National, or ECOWAS, to access a range of services including financial transactions, vehicle registration, recruitment into institutions, NASSIT enrollment, and more. Failure to comply with this directive by the deadline of March 31st, 2024 could result in individuals being unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, movement from one area to another…
Joe Biden and Donald Trump each had deeply different messages to the nation after rioters stormed the US Capitol [AP Photo] (AP Photo) By Christopher Rhodes In the United States, every presidential election cycle inevitably includes a set of independent/third-party candidates poised to “shake up the race”. Some years, there is a just single upstart seeking to upend the status quo, such as Ross Perot in 1992. In others, we see a plethora of people running outside of the two big parties. The 2024 race appears to fall into the latter category. Indeed, this year, we have a very large set…
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has revealed that Sierra Leone will play host to the first batch of Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Rally Finish Line 2024 event from 11 to 12th February 2024. The event which has been dubbed; the “Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Challenge” is the world’s largest amateur vehicular rally and Africa’s biggest humanitarian event. The rally comprises 670 participants including 2(two) Sierra Leoneans with over 300 vehicles arriving in Sierra Leone through Kambia on 11th February 2024 to Bureh beach where a Beach Carnival will be organized in their honour. On Monday 12* February, the teams will drive through Waterloo, Up…
On Friday, 2nd February 2024, the Minister of Finance, Sheku Fanta Madi Bangura, on behalf of the Sierra Leone government, signed a 17.5 million Euro grant financing agreement to support the Pro-Poor Peace Consolidation Growth Project (GPCYE). The Deputy Financial Secretary of the Multilateral Project Division, Morrie Momoh, who served as Chairman of the ceremony, in his introductory statement, welcomed the team from Germany and thanked the Ambassador and the German government for their continued support to the government and people of Sierra Leone. Mr Momoh continued that this is not the first time KFW, through the German government, has…