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Rumours of Fresh Elections: President Bio Reiterates No Elections till 2028

Politics /

During the period under review, the Commission prioritised the implementation of 167 key activities outlined in the plan, of which 108 had been fully implemented, 25 had been partially implemented, 26 were being implemented and 8 were yet to be implemented. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has reiterated his earlier public statements that, as […]

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Building Bridges and Futures: Enhancing Market Access for Sierra Leone’s Farmers

Business, Economy, Opinions /

The World Bank has been instrumental in Sierra Leone’s journey towards a robust, inclusive, and competitive economy. This commitment is evident in the strategic investments made to overcome the challenges of connectivity that have historically impeded mobility and limited access to essential services for both urban dwellers and rural agricultural producers. JUNE 10, 2024 In

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Rusal in Talks to Mine Bauxite in Sierra Leone

Business, Economy /

Russian aluminum giant Rusal is in negotiations with the government of Sierra Leone on a bauxite mining concession, the RIA state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the west African country’s mining minister. “We had several meetings during which they (Rusal) showed a lot of interest in opening a bauxite mining concession in Sierra Leone,” Julius Mattai,

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Sierra Leone’s Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure

Agriculture, Business, Economy /

The Sierra Leone Connectivity and Agricultural Market Infrastructure Project (CAMIP) will support all-season connectivity and access to jobs, markets, and services, particularly in rural areas where the lack of infrastructure has been a major barrier to economic development. The World Bank Board today approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to enhance climate-resilient transport connectivity

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Sierra Leone Reaches Historic Malaria Vaccination Milestone

Gender, Health, Politics /

In late April 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone, with support from WHO and other partners, launched its first-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The introduction of 550,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine marks a pivotal moment in the fight against malaria in the country. Sierra Leone has one of the highest malaria burdens in the

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Business, Economy /

On the west side of the continent of Africa, close to the Atlantic Ocean are 2 countries: Sierra Leone and Guinea. Famous for their natural resources, including diamonds, these African nations are also starting to make a name for themselves in other areas. In fact, startups in both of these countries have started innovating to help

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