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This potted history of politics in Sierra Leone will give readers a better insight into why there is still so much political chaos in the country, finds Desmond Davies EDDIE Momoh has done a great job of charting the course of political anarchy in Sierra Leone. Not for him an academic treatise that will end up befuddling readers. This is the work of an experienced journalist who knows how to present the information garnered in a riveting style. It is a short read – 161 pages – but it will help Sierra Leoneans to better understand what they are currently witnessing in…

Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has presented the Report of the Cross Party on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review, and its recommendations to various heads of institutions for their study, review and plans for the implementation of the report’s recommendations. It could be recalled that ‘The Cross Party on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review’, which is popularly known as the tripartite committee, comprised the leadership of the government, the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party, and the UN Resident Coordinator, did its final report and presented it to President Julius Maada Bio on 1st…

Sierra Leone’s leading Sports Betting and Lottery Company, Mercury International, continues to change the lives of its customers through its various products, and the latest life-changing winning came through the 5/90 Lotto draw. Forecaster, Mohamed Sorie, a lucky winner from the Mercury Daru draw, walked away with a whopping sum of Two Hundred and Twelve Million, Eight Hundred and Ten Old Leone (Le 212, 810,000); Two hundred and twelve thousand, eight hundred and ten Leones (Nle 212,810). The Businessman cum Lotto Forcaster placed a total sum of Nle 70 bet on two different tickets, with the numbers 27, 28, 81,…

The European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Manuel Muller, and the outgoing Ghana High Commissioner, Her Excellency Mrs. Worwornyo Agyeman, on Monday 15th July 2024, bade farewell to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba.Ambassador Muller recalled the bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and the EU, which spanned for decades, and his three years of wonderful interactions with the government and people of Sierra Leone. He said his successor would continue this, as diplomats come and go, but the relationship between the two nations would always remain.Ambassador Muller lauded the Tripartite report and its recommendations,…

Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Augustine Foday Ngobie, whom he recently reappointed for his final five-year term as Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, ACC, urging the integrity house to intensify their efforts. His reappointment, effective 10 April 2024, was initially announced on 5 April 2024, marking a renewed commitment to tackling corruption in the country. During the swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Ngobie expressed profound gratitude and honour at being reappointed and lauded President Bio for the trust placed in him to continue serving in that pivotal role. He pledged to work diligently…

Madam Kadiatu Allie Deputy Minister of Finance 1, Madam Kadiatu Allie, has concluded her participation at a Special Event on Transforming Education, convened by the UN Secretary-General (António Guterres), in collaboration with the President of the General Assembly (Dennis Francis), and the President of the Economic and Social Council (Paula Narváez). The event was hosted at the ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters in New York on 11 July 2024.The Special Event on Transforming Education sought to address the outcomes of the Transforming Education Summit (TES), stocktake and mobilise support for advancing education, consistent with the UN’s overall agenda. In preparation for the…

His Excellency Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim, the Sierra Leone Ambassador to China has taken the ‘Feed-Salone’ Project to Cagreementshina’s most productive agricultural Province, Henan. The objective of the visit is to follow up on the cooperation signed between China and Sierra Leone during President Bio’s State visit to the former. In Henan Province, Ambassador Karim visited the cities of Zhengzhou, Xuchang, and Luoyang. The Ambassador was received by a member of the ruling Party Standing Committee at Henan Province, Zhang Min, who doubles as Vice Governor of the Province. In her address, she reflected on the deep tradition of friendship…

With promises of job creation, tourist attraction, and local economic growth, the project appeared to be a win-win for all parties involved. However, nearly 11 years later, the hotel is still unfinished, raising questions about the National Social Security and Insurance Trust’s (NASSIT) management abilities. According to NASSIT, the project has stalled due to a variety of issues, including funding disbursement delays, COVID-19, and the Ministry of Lands’ failure to sign the land’s title plan. Despite these challenges, NASSIT has taken no action to reclaim the hotel from the concessionaire. Three years ago, Shapoorgi Pallonji Energining Construction Companies stopped working…

By James SambaThe concepts of “blue economy” and “green economy” are gaining global traction as frameworks for sustainable development. However, in Sierra Leone, much like in many other African countries, understanding and implementing these concepts remain challenging. This blog critically examines how Sierra Leone perceives and measures these concepts, drawing on the sustainable livelihood approach and perspectives from key stakeholders in government, development experts, and ordinary citizens. Understanding the Blue and Green Economy The green economy aims to improve human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities (UNEP, 2011). The blue economy, on the other…

When the government of Sierra Leone decided to go into agreement with Chinese Mining Company Leone Rock Metal Group, serious concerns were raised about security, and monopoly amongst others. But the Minister of Mines, Julius Mattai boasted about his close affinity with President Bio and that whatever thing he does will be accepted by the President without a second thought. The Minister of Mines also took it upon himself and talk down other credible companies that should have been given the ports and rail contract for which the government would have gained a huge amount of money in terms of…