Provisional results released on Tuesday confirm a sweeping victory for Senegal’s ruling Pastef party in Sunday’s snap legislative elections. The party triumphed in 40 of 46 departments and 7 of 8 diaspora constituencies, outperforming key opposition groups. President Bassirou Faye’s party also made gains in regions considered strongholds of former President Macky Sall. Only six…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday. President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir, Sh2 million for the parish priest’s house, and a promise of an additional Sh3 million, along with a…
The European Union has pledged a €91 million ($96 million) loan to Cameroon to boost its infrastructure and attract foreign investment. The loan, announced in Yaoundé, will support projects in energy, road networks, and a railway linking Cameroon to Chad, as well as a bridge over the Ntem River connecting Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon…
Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has unveiled the 2025 budget, outlining a total expenditure of NLe35.3 billion, representing 18.3% of Sierra Leone’s GDP. Presented in Parliament on November 15, 2024, the budget focuses on stabilizing the economy and enhancing the well-being of Sierra Leoneans under the theme: “Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life of…
On November 15, 2024, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, launched the Local Council Development Plans for six districts in Sierra Leone. Developed through the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) under the USAID-funded BASE project, these plans aim to boost governance and community empowerment in Karene, Moyamba, Falaba, Koidu New Sembehun, Tonkolili,…
The Ministry of Social Welfare, with support from UNICEF, has introduced the Positive Parenting Education Program (PPEP), also known as Gud Kombra Na Gladi. Officially launched on November 15, 2024, at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, the initiative aims to foster nurturing, violence-free homes across the nation. The program, covering 10 districts, equips parents and caregivers with tools…
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh and Minister of Trade, Alpha Sesay, joined by PRA Executive Director Baluwa Koroma, officially launched Aminata and Son’s Ltd., the first Liberian petroleum company in Sierra Leone. The ceremony in Cline Town, Freetown, drew prominent figures, including Liberia’s Petroleum Refinery Board Chair, community chiefs, and…
The UK plans to table a resolution at the UN Security Council on Monday, November 18, calling for an end to Sudan’s conflict and ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, as council president, will co-lead the vote with Sierra Leone, urging civilian protection in Sudan. He is expected to announce…
Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defence, energy, trade, and development during a meeting in Abuja. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the first in 17 years to visit Nigeria, was welcomed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a new chapter in their strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed collaboration in counter-terrorism,…
Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has urged citizens to request Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts for all eligible purchases. Speaking at the Pre-Legislative Hearing on the Finance Act FY 2025, he stressed that this practice is vital for ensuring tax compliance and generating revenue for key public services like…
