A Blueprint for a New Journey and Shared Prosperity through Cooperation— China’s Annual “Two Sessions” Inject New Momentum into China-Sierra Leone Cooperation

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By H.E. Zhao Yong, Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Not long ago, China’s “Two Sessions” of 2026 — the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)— concluded successfully in Beijing. NPC deputies and CPPCC members from all parts of the country and all walks of life…

RSLAF Secures Land in Masiaka for New Military Housing, Juba Barracks Under Review

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By: James Kamara-Manneh The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has secured land in Masiaka for the construction of a modern military accommodation complex intended to replace aging inner-city barracks and improve living conditions for personnel and their families. In a press release issued on Monday, the Ministry of Defence said the project forms…

Overnight Floods in DR Congo Kill Over 100, Leave Villages Devastated

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By: Osman Marah More than 100 people have been confirmed dead after torrential overnight rains triggered catastrophic flooding that swept through villages in the South Kivu province, local officials said Saturday. The flooding, which began late Thursday and continued into early Friday, caused the Kasaba River to overflow its banks, sending torrents of water surging…

Sierra Leone Seeks UK Support for Economic Reforms at IMF Meetings

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At the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 23, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Sheku A.F. Bangura, sought UK backing for economic initiatives aimed at strengthening fiscal stability. He emphasized Sierra Leone’s commitment to structural reforms, reserve building, and fiscal accountability, while UK representative Nick Dyer voiced the UK’s support and raised concerns…

Deputy Education Minister Talks Human Capital Development in Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Madam Mamusu Patricia Komeh-Massaquoi, addressed the Regional Data and Community Development Forum in Sharjah, UAE, emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing human capital through education. At the inaugural forum, which focused on data-driven sustainable community development under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan…

Intra-Africa Trade Could Double in Five Years, Says AfCFTA Chief

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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stands as the world’s largest free trade agreement by number of participating countries, territory, and population. With 54 of the 55 African Union member states signed on, it encompasses a market of 1.3 billion people and a collective GDP of $3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA aims to enhance economic…

Sierra Leonean woman arrested with Cocaine in India

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By Hafsatu Z Bangura Mumbai’s DRI has arrested a Female Passenger From Sierra Leone with ₹19.79 Cr worth of cocaine said to be concealed in some toiletries. In a recent case, based on Intelligence developed by DRI, one female passenger of Sierra Leone nationality who came from Nairobi to Mumbai on March 24 was apprehended…

FIU reveals more details on Super Advertis investigation

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By Iris Aminata Bangura In a recent development, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in Sierra Leone has initiated investigations into the operations of a money laundering company named Super Advertis. The company commenced its activities in the country in September 2023, prompting the FIU, a government-coordinated agency dedicated to combating money laundering and financial-related issues….

US and S/L discuss Security Council priorities

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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield has discussed UN Security Council priorities with President Julius Maada Bio. Amb. Greenfield revealed some of the details of the meeting with President Bio, at a press conference in Freetown. Sierra Leone just took its seat at the Security Council few months back,…

US Sec. of State is not coming to Sierra Leone

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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay The United States Embassy in Freetown, has dispelled rumors that Secretary of State could be on his way to Sierra Leone later this month. Public Affairs Officer at the Embassy, Sarah Van Horne told Epic Radio in an email that Blinken is not coming anytime in the near future. “Secretary of…