On Monday, October 7, Ecobank Sierra Leone recognized 24 outstanding staff members during the launch of its annual Customer Service Week, themed “Above and Beyond.” The awards, part of the bank’s Customer Experience Award Scheme, celebrated employees who have consistently delivered exceptional service and gone the extra mile in ensuring customer satisfaction. Ecobank’s Head of…
Manuel Müller, the outgoing EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone, made a final visit to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), where he was warmly received by key officials including Minister Conrad Sackey and Chief Education Officer Yatta Kanu. Reflecting on his tenure, Müller highlighted his early focus on Sierra Leone’s basic education…
President Joe Biden has arrived in Angola on Monday for his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa. Thousands lined the streets of Luanda as he arrived. His trip follows a brief stop in Cape Verde for a meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. In Angola, Biden will meet with President João Lourenço, visit…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Finance has announced Sierra Leone’s budget plan for 2025, projecting total expenditures and borrowing to reach SLe 35.8 billion. This is a significant increase from the estimated SLe 27.3 billion expenditure in 2024, underscoring the government’s dedication to driving national development. According to the Budget Call Circular, the…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The second phase of the Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League is set to kick off this weekend, reigniting the nation’s premier women’s football competition after a brief mid-season break. Organizers confirmed that all participating clubs are ready to resume action following the conclusion of the first round, which was marked…
President Kais Saied secured a decisive victory in Tunisia’s election on Monday, consolidating his hold on power after a term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and institutional reforms expanding his authority. Farouk Bouaskar, head of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), announced a turnout of 28.8%, with 2.8 million votes cast from 9.7…
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has urged greater public collaboration to address persistent human rights issues in the nation’s business sector. Mr. Yollah Bangura, HRCSL’s Director for Business, Human Rights, and Labour Relations, highlighted efforts to develop Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights. Speaking to Awoko…
By Iris Aminata Bangura Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah has urged the public to go about their normal business on Wednesday. His reassurances come in the wake of talks about a possible protest on Wednesday morning to coincide with the court date of former President, Ernest Bai Koroma. In a usual government…
The Sierra Leone National U-17 team has safely arrived in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the WAFU-A AFCON U-17 Qualifiers. Led by North East Region Chairman, Brima Jalloh, the team is settled at Hotel Big’ Faim, preparing for the competition. Key officials from the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), including Mohamed S. Jalloh (Ex Officio), SLFA…
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…
