April 2024

INTERVIEW: We Shouldn’t Have to Beg or Negotiate for Women Rights – Sierra Leone

Education, Gender, Politics /

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Bendu Mahoi, recently participated in the 68th session of the Commission on the State of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters in New York. She shared insights with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor on her empowerment initiatives, the challenges she faces as a political figure, and her message to young women across […]

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African Leaders Unveil Bold Transformation Agenda Backed by Powerful New Coalition

Agriculture, Economic, Politics /

In a historic show of unity, 19 African Heads of State assembled at a major summit committed to focusing development aspirations across the continent. This ambitious agenda, aiming to dramatically improve lives and create new opportunities, positions the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as a cornerstone for success. Beyond pronouncements, the summit witnessed the

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PERSPECTIVES: African Hospitals Not Stuck in The Past, They’re Struggling In The Present

Opinions /

Andrew Brooks examines the false comparisons that distort our understanding of developing countries and their healthcare Hospitals are worse in Africa than in any other region in the world. In Sierra Leone, they are worse than in most of Africa. The infant mortality rate of 78 deaths per 1,000 births is shocking and among the

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Most Liberian Pharmacies Sell Stolen Aid Drugs – USAID

Business, Health, MRU /

About 90% of pharmacies in Liberia are selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) says. USAID Mission Director Jim Wright at the weekend said such “acts of fraud” prevented Liberians from receiving donated essential medicines. “That is unacceptable. That means that medicine is only available to patients that

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INTERVIEW: President Bio on Why Soldiers Seize Power Africa

Opinions /

President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone delivered the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies, organized by the Centre for Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States on March 25, 2024. His lecture was entitled, “Navigating the Future: Democracy, Progressive Politics and Inclusive Development in Africa – The Sierra Leone Experience.” After the lecture, he

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MCC To Negotiate for Proposed $480M Sierra Leone Compact

Economy, Politics /

Vice President in charge of Congressional and Public Affairs in the United States of America, Aysha House, on Friday 12 April 2024 sent a Congressional Notification outlining the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s intent to negotiate a $480,669,000 Millennium Challenge Compact with the Government of Sierra Leone. The proposed compact will assist the Government of Sierra Leone

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GLOBAL: Study Finds Voters Favor a Strong, Undemocratic Leader

MRU, Politics /

Voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies as well as Sierra Lone, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair, and many favor a strong, undemocratic leader, according to a study released today Thursday 11 April 2024 and reported by Associated Press. The report by the International

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