ChildFund Sierra Leone, in partnership with Medicine for All People (MAP), donated $25 million worth of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health on November 14, 2024, coinciding with World Diabetes Day. The donation ceremony, held at the Miatta Conference Centre Car Park, included stakeholders such as Ministry of Health officials, public health partners, and…
On November 14, 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of Senegal formally received Letters of Credence from Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Ambassador, H.E. Ibrahim Turay, at the Palais de la République in Dakar. Ambassador Turay, a seasoned professional with over eight years of experience in Senegal, previously served as a Fisheries Expert and Monitoring Specialist…
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, KADCO, a top Sierra Leonean beverage company, bolstered the National Senior Men’s Cricket Team by donating two sets of premium jerseys and tracksuits for the ICC tournament in Abuja, Nigeria, scheduled for November 21-29. During a presentation at KADCO’s Grafton headquarters, Cricket Sierra Leone’s Board Chairman, Francis Trevor Samura, expressed…
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched a property verification process to assess its properties across the municipality, including land, recreational areas, and buildings. Starting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the initiative aims to inventory FCC-owned assets and ensure compliance with property regulations, especially land use payments. Led by FCC Chief Administrator Rahman Tom Farmar,…
South Africa’s beauty queen, Mia Le Roux, has withdrawn from the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, citing health concerns. Her decision leaves South Africa unrepresented at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, despite her participation in rehearsals and events leading up to the finale. In a statement, Le Roux expressed gratitude for the support from her…
The Brazil G20 Social Summit, a landmark parallel event to the G20 leaders’ summit, began in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, emphasizing civil society’s pivotal role in global discussions. Organized by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit highlights the Global South, with African nations playing a key part through the African Union’s…
The United Nations and other international organizations are preparing for a potential second term of Donald Trump, who previously criticized the U.N. and reduced its funding. Trump’s stance on the global body is taking shape with his nomination of Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., who has advocated for reassessing U.S. funding to…
The Government of Sierra Leone has released its Fiscal Strategy Statement (FSS) for 2025-2027, forecasting steady export growth and a moderate rise in imports. Aligned with the Public Financial Management Act of 2016, the FSS provides a trade outlook that builds on recent export successes, especially in iron ore, and reflects evolving global demand. The…
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Bo has launched a project to improve conditions at the Bo West Division Police Holding Facility. Led by Bo District CSO Chairman Joseph Dominic Blakie, and backed by human rights advocate Emmanuel Thomas, the initiative involves the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Ministry of Health. Efforts include…
Ecobank Sierra Leone and the National Minerals Agency (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the country’s mining sector through collaboration, financial solutions, and streamlined processes. The agreement was signed by Ecobank’s Managing Director, Sebastian Ashong-Katai, and NMA’s Director of Mines, Peter K. Bangura, at NMA’s headquarters. Ashong-Katai expressed Ecobank’s commitment…
