By: Edward Dictionary Caulker Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed the importance of domestic borrowing for African governments during his keynote speech at the Africa Economic Symposium (AES) in Rabat, Morocco. Under the theme “Fostering Africa’s Economic Transformation through Innovative Financing,” Selassie pointed out the limitations…
At the ministerial event on October 23, 2024, Finance Minister Sheku A. F. Bangura addressed the IDA 21 meeting, titled “Delivering Results at a Time of Crisis,” alongside the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings. This gathering of IDA donors and financial experts focused on building partnerships ahead of the replenishment conference in Seoul. Minister Bangura stressed…
President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results from the National Electoral Council (CNE). Elvis Amoroso, head of the CNE and an ally of Maduro, announced that with 80% of ballots counted, Maduro secured 51% of the vote, while his main rival, Edmundo González, had 44%. The…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a vibrant ceremony held at the Moyamba District Council Hall in the Southern Region on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally launched the decentralization and popularization of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024-2030. The President assured attendees that the Government is committed to prioritizing…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo Serie B side SSC BARI has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone born Yayah Kallon on loan from Hellas Verona FC for the rest of the season. SSC BARI FC is a second tier club in Italy hoping to return back to Italy top flight league which is Serie A. Kallon…
Recent scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted concerns over Sierra Leone Commercial Bank’s (SLCB) loan practices, particularly regarding politically exposed persons (PEPs). An audit revealed loans totaling SLE 41,448,000 disbursed to PEPs by December 31, 2022, without clear policies in place. In response, Victor Thomas Biandoma, Esq., SLCB’s Director of Corporate Affairs, defended…
By: Fatima Muhammad In a move to ease financial burdens among students, a student savings loan initiative led by Miss Sara M. Kamara, CEO and Founder of Students Entrepreneurs Network, Sierra Leone (SEN/SL), is set to empower 118 students. Miss Kamara, also serving as the Minister of Entrepreneurship for the IPAM Student Union Government, recently…
By: John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) SAMZA, a household name in the Sierra Leonean music industry, has given his fellow rappers a week to get back to him or else he will drop “The Conversations” and focus on more important things. This ultimatum followed a post on his official Facebook page where he declared that,…
Nigeria is launching a new code of standards this week to fortify stock cubes with four essential micronutrients—iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12. This initiative aims to address widespread malnutrition and “hidden hunger” by enhancing the nutritional value of a commonly used seasoning. Dr. Augustine Okoruwa of Hellen Keller International emphasizes that fortification is…
A recent UNICEF report reveals that 46.5% of children in Sierra Leone use unsafe latrine platforms, highlighting significant Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges. The report is part of a larger analysis on adolescent issues in the country, examining problems like adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, education access, and the effects of climate change. WASH-related issues,…
