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Paving the Way for Food Systems Transformation in Sierra Leone

Agriculture, Economy, Politics / SL News

By Hon. Dr Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone By using a range of techniques from mechanization and irrigation to improved seed varieties, and complimenting this with climate-smart technologies and innovations, FEED SALONE will help boost Sierra Leone’s agricultural growth rates and strengthen our food resilience in the process. A report

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BREAKING: U.S. Congress Okays Sierra Leone’s $400 Million MCC Compact

Economy, Politics / SL News

Moving forward, the Vice President and his team will also be at the forefront of overseeing the implementation of this massive project, which promises to revolutionize Sierra Leone’s energy sector Reports from Washington have confirmed that the U.S. Congress has finally approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact grant of $480 million to Sierra Leone,

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The Man Championing Chimpanzee Conservation in Sierra Leone

Entertainment, Environment, Health / SL News

Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees. Sierra Leone is home to one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in West Africa, yet the species remains critically endangered. As the head of the Tacugama Sanctuary, Bala Amarasekaran rescues chimpanzees, provides conservation education, and

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Authorities in Sierra Leone Concludes Search and Rescue Operations After Story Building Collapse

Environment, Health, Politics / SL News

On the evening of September 22nd, while the NDMA reasonably concluded that no individuals remained trapped in the rubble, search efforts continued on September 23rd and 24th, particularly on the third and fourth floors, which were used as storage areas The country’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) officially announced on Tuesday 24 September that it

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Statement by HE Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly

Politics / SL News

September 24, 2024 We will continue to promote respect for and adherence to International Law and the UN Charter, ensure the protection of civilians, end impunity through accountability, and foster dialogue for the peaceful settlement of disputes. I congratulate Your Excellency Philemon Yang on your election as President of the 79th Session of the United

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Sierra Leone Ratifies Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Environment, Politics / SL News

It is more important now than ever that world leaders speak out against nuclear weapons and work together to strengthen international legal norms against their development, retention, use and threat of use by any state Sierra Leone has become the 17th African state to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and

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German Africa Prize 2024 Awarded to Sierra Leone Politician

Business, Gender, Politics / SL News

Mayor of the Municipality of Freetown in Sierra Leone, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has been described as a powerful woman who has improved her city in many ways and made it a pioneer in several areas, according to the German Africa Foundation who describes her as an “inspiration.” it said in just six years, she had introduced models of sustainability

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Sierra Leone Exposes Fake Mining Company

Business, Economy, Politics / SL News

It could be recalled that this publication wrote an opinion piece on 30 August 2024 raising the alarm about ELECTROS as a fictitious company that might endanger the prospects of the promising rare earth minerals sector of Sierra Leone The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources (MMMR) and the

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President Bio of Sierra Leone, Cyril Ramaphosa of SA Among First to Address UNGA

Politics / SL News

Discussions are also expected to cover critical issues such as climate change, global inequalities, debt burdens, and the impact of new technologies Presidents Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa are scheduled to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Tuesday. President

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Sierra Leone’s Public Transport and Road Safety Authorities to Improve Public Transportation with New Safety Legislation

Business, Health, Politics / SL News

The new legislation was being introduced to address critical road safety issues, including the increase of old vehicles, the use of substandard spare parts, and the problem of abandoned cars on highways The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) have told journalists about their independent but similar

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