Parliament of Sierra Leone has ratified a €12 million finance agreement with the European Commission aimed at improving business, environmental sustainability, and competitiveness through the “Business, Environment, and Competitiveness for Sierra Leone” (BEC4S) initiative. The agreement, presented by the Ministry of Finance on March 20, 2024, is seen as a significant achievement for the country….
Focus 1,000 has launched a groundbreaking strategic plan on November 26, 2024, at the Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown, aimed at improving youth access to family planning resources in Sierra Leone. The plan focuses on reproductive health education, reducing teenage pregnancies, promoting male involvement in family planning, and enhancing peer counseling. CEO Alhaji Bailor…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) displayed NLe15 million in cash on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption. The money, recovered from Salim Mansaray, a former Ecobank employee, is part of NLe34 million misappropriated from the National Revenue Authority (NRA). While NLe15 million has been retrieved, Ecobank has agreed to…
Advocaid, with support from Amplify Change, has organized a one-day training for 32 female correctional officers in Sierra Leone on November 26, 2024, to improve care for incarcerated women. Held at the Special Court Building in Freetown, the training focused on enhancing officers’ understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and humane treatment, aligned…
Over 300 migrants were arrested in Libya’s desert by the 444 Brigade, a militia group aligned with the Libyan army. The group, which announced the arrests on November 25, condemned human smuggling and trafficking, stating that their patrols would continue to target smuggling routes. The nationality of the detainees remains unclear. The 444 Brigade shared…
The European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone recently concluded its annual film festival, spotlighting domestic violence against women. Held from November 11th to 24th, 2024, at Freetown’s New City Hall, the event attracted actors, filmmakers, and key stakeholders under the theme “United to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Through films like Clash of Era, Everybody Loves…
On November 22, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation and Guinea’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy signed a framework agreement to enhance cooperation in telecommunications and the digital economy. The ceremony, held at Atlantic Hotel, Freetown, marked a significant step in fostering cross-border connectivity and economic growth through digital innovation….
Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has unveiled its Women’s T20 Premier League on Saturday, November 24, 2024, with two exciting matches at the Prince of Wales School Oval. Featuring eight teams, the league aims to elevate women’s cricket and foster gender equality in the sport. The opening match saw Crusaders face Mid-West in a tight contest….
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has urged the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to address new and evolving threats in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Speaking at GIABA’s 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary Session in Freetown, he emphasized the need for actionable strategies to enhance regional efforts…
Iceland’s Head of Mission, Ásdís Bjarnadóttir, alongside World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, Yvonne Forsen, visited Bonthe Island from November 18 to 20, 2024, to monitor the implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. Funded by Iceland’s $2.4 million donation, the programme provides nutritious meals to over 40,000 schoolchildren across 184 public schools in…
