South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing growing pressure to resign following his failed attempt to impose martial law, as parliament nears an impeachment vote. Protests demanding his resignation have continued for a second day in Seoul, while police investigate him for “insurrection.” The opposition is pushing for a Saturday vote on his impeachment,…
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to tender his resignation today, following his ousting in a no-confidence vote hours earlier. Barnier’s government collapsed after a decisive parliamentary vote, with MPs overwhelmingly backing the motion against him, just three months after being appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Barnier is likely to remain in office as…
The Sierra Leone Consumer Protection Agency (SLCOPA) CEO, Larry Bassie, has raised alarm over the rise in counterfeit food cans, including Al-miral Luncheon Meat. Criminals are reportedly duplicating well-known brands to deceive consumers. A viral social media post highlighted a case where a young woman in Freetown bought two cans for NLe 30 each, only…
The Acting Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Justice Nicholas Browne Marke, has highlighted the transformative impact of the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) 2024, emphasizing its role in guaranteeing fairness in criminal trials. Speaking during a training session for judges and magistrates at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, organized by the Justice Sector Coordinating…
The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in partnership with the European Union (EU), hosted an Erasmus+ info session at the Ministry of Finance in Freetown. The event marked the launch of Erasmus+ Champions, representatives who will implement the program in institutions nationwide. The initiative aims to enhance Sierra Leone’s higher education and human…
The Roberts Flight Information Region (RFIR) launched its two-day Ordinary Technical Committee and Ministerial Council Meeting at Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown. Running until December 5, the event gathers aviation leaders from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to advance regional airspace safety and management. Focus on Progress and StrategyJulius Denis, Director General of Liberia’s…
The final replenishment meeting of the International Development Association (IDA21) began today in Seoul, uniting global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address poverty and advance sustainable development in low-income countries. IDA, a key financier for these nations, supports economic growth, tackles critical challenges, and aligns efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This high-stakes…
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has urged greater public collaboration to address persistent human rights issues in the nation’s business sector. Mr. Yollah Bangura, HRCSL’s Director for Business, Human Rights, and Labour Relations, highlighted efforts to develop Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights. Speaking to Awoko…
Namibia elected its first female president, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who won 57% of the vote in a controversial election. The vote was delayed by three days due to technical issues, including ballot shortages, leading opposition parties to label the extension unconstitutional and vow to challenge the results in court. Despite these challenges, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ruling…
On Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024, Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, joined UNICEF, the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD), and the Ministry of Social Welfare at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The event emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the lives of…
