At a virtual event unveiling the latest Sierra Leone Economic Update, Stefano Curto, Lead Economist at the World Bank, highlighted key economic challenges and opportunities for the country. Despite not being present in person, he expressed his appreciation for addressing such an important gathering. Stefano stressed that the report was not just data, but a…
In response to global economic uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a major reform to cut borrowing costs for member countries by 36%, saving around $1.2 billion annually. This decision, effective November 1, 2024, marks the first review of IMF charges and surcharges since 2016. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted that while…
At a high-level migration conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, urgently requested international assistance for Sierra Leonean migrants trapped in Lebanon amid escalating regional conflict. Speaking at the 2024 Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration in Africa, Minister…
Babadi Kamara, Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club and a frontrunner in the upcoming Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Presidential elections, has made a generous contribution of NLe 40,500 to the Kono District Football Association (KDFA) to support local football initiatives. This donation marks a significant boost for grassroots football development in Kono, particularly…
The Mano River Union (MRU) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opened its two-day regional conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on October 9, 2024, at the New Brookfields Hotel. The event gathered delegates from MRU member countries—Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire—to discuss internet infrastructure, digital governance, and connectivity. With the theme “Bridging the Digital Divide…
The National Lands Commission (NLC) has launched an initiative to resolve land disputes and promote fair land ownership in Bombali District and across Sierra Leone. At an event in Bombali, Deputy Commissioner Susan M. Rogers introduced the district’s newly appointed staff: Mr. Amadu Kamara as District Land Commissioner, Lawyer Jeremiah James Vandy as District Alternative…
A shipment of 560 customized cricket match balls has arrived in Sierra Leone to support the development of domestic leagues and prevent shortages during the season. The consignment will cover Cricket Sierra Leone’s (CSL) remaining 2024 activities and kickstart the 2025 season in January. Of the total, 240 balls are specifically tailored for women’s cricket….
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to roll out a $40 million Livestock Project in Sierra Leone, aiming to strengthen agriculture and food security. This follows a nationwide feasibility study conducted with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Agriculture. The project is part of efforts to reduce reliance on imported livestock…
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing devastating winds exceeding 100 mph (160 kph) to an area still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The storm hit Siesta Key, near Sarasota, on Wednesday night, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Tampa, which narrowly escaped a direct hit. However, the Tampa area…
The Democratic Republic of Congo was elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, along with Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, despite opposition from domestic critics. These five nations will serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2025, with Congo receiving 172 out of 190 votes during the election. Critics, including Human Rights Watch and…
