At a high-level migration conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, urgently requested international assistance for Sierra Leonean migrants trapped in Lebanon amid escalating regional conflict. Speaking at the 2024 Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration in Africa, Minister…
During an official visit to Beijing on Monday, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russia and China held talks to strengthen military and defense cooperation. Belousov praised the growing ties between the two nations, highlighting that their relationship is expanding rapidly and has reached an unprecedented level. “Russian-Chinese military cooperation is crucial for enhancing…
An estimated 1.5 million children under five will receive the third round of polio vaccines from September 27th to 30th across 14 districts in the country. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a press conference to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination against polio, a preventable disease that…
President Julius Maada Bio has acted on the recommendations of a tribunal investigating the suspended Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh, resulting in their removal from office. Mrs. Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh were suspended in November 2021 over allegations of misconduct, leading to the establishment of a tribunal to investigate the…
Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby announced a sharp reduction in maternal deaths at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), dropping from 17 to just 2 in September. The announcement was made during the opening of a new medical equipment and pharmacy block at PCMH on October 15, 2024. Dr. Demby attributed this success to the Ministry’s…
Malawi’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated former President Peter Mutharika, 84, as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. Mutharika, who served as president from 2014 to 2020, has promised to address the nation’s economic issues, including slow growth and currency shortages. He will compete against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, who is running for…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In a landmark move, the Ministry of Lands has initiated a significant exercise to reclaim state lands, beginning with the erection of signposts on the outskirts of Freetown at Kotopima and McDonalds on July 1, 2024. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about the proper acquisition of state lands. Yayah…
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…
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with South African Minister Ronald Lamola, aiming to strengthen trade and defense ties between the two nations. Lammy emphasized the UK’s support for African representation on the UN Security Council, expressing interest in the stance of other Security Council members, including Russia and…
Caritas Freetown, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and supported by the UN Peace Building Fund, hosted a two-day training program on November 22–23, 2024, at the Western Rural District Council Hall in Waterloo. The event aimed to empower young women, including those with disabilities, to engage actively in politics. The training focused on…
