By Sallieu S. Kanu On August 29, 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union signed a landmark Financing Agreement for the “Nature Nourishes” Programme. This agreement represents a significant step forward in the collaborative efforts between the EU and Sierra Leone to promote environmental protection and human development across the nation. In...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Pierra Martin Gomez, who was accused of defrauding an American citizen Frezin Nickson over US$45,000 has denied the allegations, stating that he did not defraud anyone. He explained that he and the complainant Nickson operated a company involved in the mining of gold. Gomez added that Nickson is his long-term friend, and...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) has requested Le 324, 132, 302.00 for the Financial Year 2025 The striking budget proposal was made during the Bilateral Budget Discussions with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) which was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Head Coach of Leone Stars, Amidu Karim has named his 25-man squad for Leone Star’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Qualifiers between Chad and Zambia on September 6 and 10, respectively. Before the announcement, the Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Ibrahim Nylenkeh, applauded the Leone Stars technical team...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Tuesday, August 27,2024, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education in partnership with the United Nations Foundation organized a Town Hall aimed at creating a pathway for lasting peace and national cohesion in the country. Political leaders, Paramount Chiefs, youth groups, religious leaders, civil society activists, among others, attended the...Read More
By Feima Kpaka Alive with its constitutional mandate, The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pof Parliament chaired by the Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh on August 26, 2024, concluded a six-day engagements with Local Councils in the south-eastern regions based on the queries raised in the Auditor General’s Reports for the financial years...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, August 29, 2024 – U.S. Africa Movie Production, a film company founded by U.S.-based Sierra Leonean Evelyn Grote, has officially released its latest movie, Pica. This new film, penned by renowned Nigerian screenwriter Ngara Solomon Freedom, is designed to raise awareness about personal accountability and the consequences of one’s actions....Read More
By: Sumner Kongbap FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The 2024 Mid-Term Review of the Sierra Leone-UNICEF Country Program of Cooperation (2020-2024) was officially opened on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), Madam Kenyeh Barlay. The event, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Freetown, focused on enhancing effective service...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, August 26, 2024 – Mohamed Bangura, known by his stage name Medulo, a rising artist from the east of Freetown, has shared how the music of the late Sierra Leonean Afropop and Jazz legend, Dr. Oloh, has profoundly influenced his musical journey and shaped his unique style. Dr. Israel Olorunfeh...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Freetown City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, commenced its 2025 annual work plan preparation and budget hearing exercise with ministries departments and agencies, MDAs, implementing devolved functions as well as setting targets for its revenue generation departments. The exercise, chaired by the Deputy Mayor, Kweku Lisk saw MDAs within...Read More
