By: Fatima Muhammad Sierra Leone faces an escalating crisis as deforestation significantly exacerbates mudslides, heightening the impact of natural disasters on local communities. The relentless clearing of forests for agriculture, logging, and urban expansion is stripping the land of its natural vegetation, which plays a crucial role in stabilizing soil. This loss of vegetation impairs…
By: Reginald’s Brian O. Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s judoka Mariama Koroma was eliminated from the Paris Olympics women’s -57 kg event after losing in the round of 32 on Monday. The 17-year-old faced Taiwan veteran Lien Chen-ling, who secured victory with an Ippon in just 1:06. Despite showing great confidence, Koroma was unable to score before…
By: Fatima Muhammad Human trafficking remains a serious issue in Sierra Leone, often involving the exploitation of children and women for forced labor, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation. Contributing factors include widespread poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and the aftermath of the civil war, which has left many vulnerable. Efforts to combat human trafficking in…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In June 2024, Sierra Leone’s annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell to 27.25%, down from 32.42% in May 2024, marking a 5.17 percentage point drop. This decline indicates that food prices are rising more slowly compared to the previous month, providing some relief to consumers, for whom food…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has launched an open space campaign to deliver essential disaster risk information to vulnerable communities in the Western Urban and Rural Areas. This effort aims to enhance community resilience by increasing awareness and providing crucial disaster risk management information. The campaign began today with the NDMA team visiting key…
Babadi Kamara, the Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club, has announced that the Sierra Leone government, via the National Sports Authority, would cover the airfare for Bo Rangers players and technical staff traveling to Ivory Coast for their second-leg CAF Champions League match against San Pedro FC. Kamara shared this news during a visit…
Rescuers worked tirelessly, pulling people from the debris after multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India resulted in 49 fatalities. Many others are feared trapped under the debris, with rescue operations hampered by bad weather. The landslides struck hilly villages in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday, destroying numerous houses and a bridge….
Three journalists imprisoned for reporting on corruption and abuse of power in Morocco were released on Monday following pardons from King Mohammed VI. The journalists, Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine, and Soulaimane Raissouni, were among 2,278 people granted pardons this week, as announced by Morocco’s Ministry of Justice. The pardons coincided with Morocco’s national holiday, celebrating…
Paris Olympics organizers have issued an apology to anyone offended by a scene at the glamorous opening ceremony on Sunday that resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” They also defended the concept behind it. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declares that one of his apostles will betray him. The…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On July 26, 2024, Chief Minister David M. Sengeh made a significant commitment to the six-year United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Sierra Leone. This initiative aims to address critical challenges such as poverty alleviation, educational advancement, improved healthcare, gender equality, and environmental protection. The UNSDCF is designed to…
