The U.N. Security Council has unanimously voted on Monday to extend the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force aimed at addressing gang violence in Haiti. This decision comes despite Haiti’s request to initiate discussions on transitioning to a U.N. peacekeeping mission. According to a final draft obtained by The Associated Press, China and Russia successfully…
UNDP Resident Representative Fredrick Ampiah officially launched the 2024/25 Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) Annual Media Awards at their Annual General Meeting in Bo City. The awards aim to celebrate journalistic excellence and promote media integrity and professionalism. Ampiah highlighted the vital role of the media in supporting democracy, transparency, and accountability in Sierra…
On September 27, 2024, Ebovac, a lab in Kambia, presented the results of its Ebola vaccine clinical trial, which started in response to the 2014 outbreak. The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) established the trial center to combat the virus, with Kambia selected due to its high infection rates and proximity to…
The World Bank Group has delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance for fiscal year 2024, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year. These funds, allocated from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, support global projects aimed at tackling climate change, advancing clean energy, strengthening communities, and boosting economies worldwide. This historic…
The European Union Governance Programme has officially launched four governance manuals aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of Members of Parliament and their staff. The launch event took place on September 24, 2024, in the Parliamentary Committee Room One at Tower Hill, Freetown. Presiding over the event, Mr. Gilbert Nhabay, Acting Deputy Clerk of…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated $1.1 million worth of contraceptives and essential maternal health medications to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health. The handover took place on September 26, 2024, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown, coinciding with World Contraception Day. UNFPA Country Representative Nadia Rasheed highlighted that this brings the total…
The Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Ramatulai Wurie, has stressed the urgent need to improve governance systems in Sierra Leone’s universities. At a town hall meeting themed “The Cost of Quality Higher Education: A Collective Responsibility,” held on September 26, 2024, at Fourah Bay College, she emphasized the importance of quality management systems in…
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for its significant support to Africa, particularly in equipment and assistance. He highlighted the collaboration in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasizing the need for continued partnership to address these…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema, President of Equatorial Guinea, in Moscow to strengthen diplomatic ties. During the meeting, Putin highlighted their successful collaboration within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and OPEC+, stating, “Your country is our partner… Our common task is to stabilize world energy markets.” He noted that their joint…
The U.S. Foreign Policy Association awarded its prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at the 2024 World Leadership Forum Dinner. This honor recognizes his exemplary leadership and contributions to national progress and global diplomacy. In his acceptance speech, President Bio expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the medal symbolizes…
