By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Residents and travelers in Sanda Magbolonthor Chiefdom, situated within Kamakwie Town in Northern Sierra Leone’s Karene District, are currently grappling with significant challenges following the breakdown of the Mabanta Ferry, which has been non-operational for the past two weeks. According to stakeholders, the ferry’s towing rope suffered severe damage and ultimately…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a historic decision, Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified a Concession Agreement with Gento Group of Companies (SL) Limited for the development and operation of a cutting-edge seaport project. The agreement, approved on Thursday, July 11, 2024, represents a pivotal moment in the country’s infrastructure expansion and economic strategy. Situated in…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs recently convened a consultative meeting with Provincial Secretaries and Chief Administrators of Local Councils to spearhead a new Public Service Transformative Strategy. This initiative aims to enhance local governance effectiveness and efficiency. The meeting, attended by senior officials from both the ministry and…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a vibrant ceremony held at the Moyamba District Council Hall in the Southern Region on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally launched the decentralization and popularization of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030. The President assured attendees that the Government is committed to prioritizing…
By: Fatima Muhammad In a move to ease financial burdens among students, a student savings loan initiative led by Miss Sara M. Kamara, CEO and Founder of Students Entrepreneurs Network, Sierra Leone (SEN/SL), is set to empower 118 students. Miss Kamara, also serving as the Minister of Entrepreneurship for the IPAM Student Union Government, recently…
Niger’s interior ministry has put search units on high alert following a breakout from the high-security Koutoukale prison on Thursday, July 11. The facility, located 50 kilometers northwest of Niamey, houses Islamist militants involved in Niger’s conflicts with groups linked to al-Qaida, Islamic State, and suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The ministry has not disclosed the…
Rescuers in Nepal intensified their efforts on Friday to locate survivors following a tragic incident where two buses were swept off a major highway into the Trishuli River during the early morning hours. As of now, at least 60 individuals are reported missing, while three others managed to swim to safety and are currently receiving…
In Burkina Faso, the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré has recently endorsed a revised family code that includes stringent measures against homosexuality. This decision places Burkina Faso among the majority of African nations, with 22 out of 54 countries criminalizing same-sex relationships, often carrying severe penalties such as death or lengthy imprisonment in…
On Thursday (Jul. 11), during the sidelines of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia’s President met with the Iranian parliament speaker, along with the speakers of both chambers of the Russian parliament. The meeting highlighted Iran’s recent membership in BRICS and acknowledged the late President Raisi, with Vladimir Putin expressing optimism for…
After one hundred days in office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises while navigating early successes and criticisms. His administration has already made significant strides, particularly in reforming the justice system and initiating audits of public administration. These efforts are seen as pivotal in shaping the…
