The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has announced a new cement pricing formula aimed at stabilizing the market following recent price increases. The decision follows extensive consultations with cement importers and manufacturers on March 27, 2025. Rising global demand for cement, driven by reconstruction efforts in the Middle East,…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo The National Sports Authority (NSA), under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has announced an ambitious plan to transform over ten dusty pitches across Sierra Leone into artificial turf fields with tracks, aiming to enhance athlete performance. Dr. Abdulai emphasized that sports serve as a significant economic driver…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Ivory Coast has officially withdrawn from hosting the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just months before the tournament was set to begin. The decision, announced this afternoon by the Ivorian government, cites unforeseen circumstances, sparking concerns over the country’s capability to host international sporting events. Government officials pointed to…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu on Saturday, March 29, 2025, officially inaugurated a new police health centre in Kono District. The facility aims to provide critical medical services to police officers, their families, and the local community. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, IGP Sellu emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare for law…
