The Sierra Leone Premier League is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, boosting the local economy, according to Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Acting Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). At a press conference, Bawoh shared that the league will offer employment opportunities in various sectors, including players, officials, support staff, and vendors. “Over 1,000…
On November 17, 2024, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr presented the U20 Communique to Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Urban20 (U20) Summit in Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Witnesses included Mayor Eduardo Paes (Rio de Janeiro), Mayor Anne Hidalgo (Paris), and President Gabriel Boric (Chile). The U20 Summit, convened by C40 Cities…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration, peace, and democratic governance as it hosts the 96th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown. Opening the meeting, the Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers and Sierra Leone’s Minister of…
Sierra Leone’s U20 football team, the Shooting Stars, made history on September 25, 2024, by defeating The Gambia 3-0 in the WAFU A’ U20 semi-finals, securing their spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 AFCON qualifiers and advancing to the tournament final. Captain Mohamed I. Kamara led the way with a crucial goal, supported by strikes…
Written By: Edward Dictionary Caulker On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, Deputy Minister of Transport and Aviation Rex Bhonapha presented the Concession Agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Gento Group of Companies to Parliament. The agreement outlines plans for a seaport development encompassing design, financing, construction, and operation on Banana Island’s Dublin and…
On October 29, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Hon. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, inaugurated the Women in Tourism Regional Congress at Freetown’s International Conference Center. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and UN Tourism, the event gathered over 600 stakeholders to discuss advancing African women’s roles in tourism through education, technology, and financial access. Despite making…
By: Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Steven Caulker, captain of Sierra Leone’s national team, has signed with Fatih Keçiörengücü, a club in Turkey’s second division. This move represents a fresh chapter in his career following previous stints with prominent Turkish teams such as Fenerbahçe and Alanyaspor. Caulker, renowned for his commanding presence and leadership on the…
From November 25 to December 10, the global community observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a campaign to mobilize action against violence targeting women and girls. This year’s theme, “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” served as the backdrop for an impactful event in Moyamba, Sierra Leone. The Initiative…
The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has concluded a four-day workshop on November 30, 2024, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown, focusing on revising the Draft National Civil Registration (NCR) Bill 2022 and updating the National Civil Registration Authority Act of 2016. The workshop, which began on November 27, was part of an effort…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a significant cabinet reshuffle intended to enhance efficiency, his office announced on Wednesday. This change occurs amid escalating economic challenges and growing public discontent in Africa’s most populous nation. The new appointments include ministers for humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and…
