The 11-year brutal civil war in Sierra Leone brought a wave of indiscriminate amputations, leaving many Sierra Leoneans with severe challenges. In northern Sierra Leone, war victims, primarily amputees, face numerous difficulties ranging from personal struggles to community-wide problems. After the civil war, a camp was established in Makeni for amputees and war-wounded individuals, according…
Facing public calls to resign, President Ruto announced the government’s plan to cut a $2.7 billion budget deficit by half and borrow the rest, though he did not specify the sources of the borrowing. In response to anger over the bloated bureaucracy and the luxurious lifestyles of senior officials, Ruto has promised funding cuts in…
Sudanese political and civil society groups met on Saturday in Egypt to discuss ways to end the war engulfing Sudan. The conference, sponsored by Egypt, did not include the warring parties. Sudan descended into chaos in April last year when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted into open fighting in…
The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has declared an indefinite strike following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve a tense dispute over pay and bonuses. The announcement on Wednesday came after a strike earlier this week involving 6,000 workers, primarily from the company’s semiconductor division, according to the union. The…
US President Joe Biden has pledged to provide Ukraine with five new strategic air defense systems to counter relentless Russian attacks. In a forceful speech welcoming NATO leaders to Washington, DC, the president declared the military alliance “more powerful than ever” as it faced a “pivotal moment” in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Biden…
The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) has issued a press release on July 9th explaining its absence from the Government’s weekly press conference. The release, attributed to its Coordinator, Abu Bakarr Kamara, underscored the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability. According to Kamara, BAN’s decision not to attend the press conference was driven by concerns over…
Written By: Alfie Barrie At the weekly Ministry of Information and Civil Education’s press conference, Director of Public Prosecution Osman Kanu, Esq., addressed the prolonged investigation into Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and her Deputy, Tamba Momoh, explaining the reasons behind the delay. Kanu stated that both officials were suspended due to allegations of misconduct and inadequate…
By: Fatima Muhammad. The National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Social Welfare held an emergency press conference on July 4, 2024. The conference was directed at the returning Hajj pilgrims. Dr. Mohammed A. Vandi, Deputy Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency, stated, “Each pilgrim will undergo a single…
President Julius Maada Bio has acted on the recommendations of a tribunal investigating the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh, resulting in their removal from office. Mrs. Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh were suspended in November 2021 over allegations of misconduct, leading to the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sport, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has raised significant concerns regarding the detrimental impact of doping on sportsmanship and fair competition within the country. Emphasizing the need for cohesive efforts among all stakeholders in the sports sector, she highlighted the urgency of addressing doping’s potential to undermine progress and integrity. Madam James-Teima underscored…
