Ministers of Energy and Finance from Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, Mauritania, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo have endorsed the Freetown Declaration, committing to scale up distributed renewable energy (DRE) in West and Central Africa. This landmark agreement, finalized at a ministerial workshop in Freetown hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone…
The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, has concluded with $29.2 billion in new investor commitments after three days of intense boardroom discussions. The event, chaired by African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, underscored Africa’s growing appeal for transformative investments. Participation soared to 2,300 investors and delegates from 83 countries,…
British-born Hazel Alamy will proudly represent Sierra Leone Aquatics at the World Aquatics Championship in Budapest from December 10-15, 2024. Her participation reflects her dedication to swimming and her country, made possible through a generous donation by Alhaji Umaru Bah, Sierra Leone’s national football team manager, amid financial challenges. Hazel’s journey underscores her determination and…
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office after winning the country’s presidential election. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling party candidate, conceded defeat on Sunday as voters expressed frustration with the government’s handling of the economy. Before the official results were announced, Bawumia acknowledged the outcome, stating he respected the…
Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea have reaffirmed their commitment to regional airspace safety and development during a two-day meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Aberdeen. Key stakeholders from the three nations gathered as part of the Robert Flight Information Region (Robert FIR) to review the 2024 Activity Report, discuss the draft 2025 budget, and…
The IDA21 replenishment has achieved a historic $100 billion funding milestone, with over 70% allocated to Africa. This significant step emphasizes addressing economic and climate challenges while reaffirming global support for low-income nations. The final meeting in Korea brought global leaders together, hosted by Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister Sang-mok Choi, who highlighted Korea’s journey from…
At least five people were killed and three injured in protests across Mozambique, including in Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, police reported. Clashes erupted as protesters armed with stones, knives, and machetes confronted police, said Orlando Mudumane, police spokesman. The unrest follows defeated presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane’s claims of election fraud in the October 9 polls….
UNICEF and the Government of Iceland have launched the second phase of a $6.4 million Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative to enhance climate-resilient WASH services in Sierra Leone’s coastal and rural fishing communities. Key Objectives: The partnership, established in 2019, has already impacted over 50,000 people through initiatives like solar-powered water systems and improved…
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…
