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INTERVIEW: Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh: “The Sahel Countries are Founding Members of ECOWAS”

Opinions /

INTERVIEW. Elected to the UN Security Council, Sierra Leone wants to place the Sahel at the heart of the international agenda. Its vice-president deciphers the issues. A former United Nations official, Francophile, and graduate of Political Science, Bordeaux, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has been the vice-president of this small West African country since 2018.  Interview by Viviane […]

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FEATURE: Sierra Leone Judo in Schools Activities, a Resounding Success

Entertainment, Opinions, Sports /

Through recent years, Judo in Schools activities organised in the cities of Freetown, Bo and Kabala have been a tremendous success, empowering hundreds of young people and fostering the growth of the sport across Sierra Leone. The organisers have been hosting regular school judo training camps with over 50 children participating every three months. These

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FEATURE: One Week in Sierra Leone

Entertainment, Opinions /

The truth is that Sierra Leone is an extremely vibrant country that is actively reinventing itself, and the ability to witness this rebirth in real-time—alongside a pleasing year-round climate, fantastic food, friendly locals, and enchanting tropical scenery—makes it a compelling destination. By John Sizemore  |  July 31, 2024 | 2:05pm Photos by John SizemoreTRAVEL FEATURES SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone

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Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh Presides Over Key Decentralisation Meeting in Bo

Politics /

The meeting served as a platform for discussing actionable strategies to overcome existing challenges and maximize opportunities in local governance. Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, in his capacity as Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Decentralisation and Local Governance, has presided over a crucial joint meeting with the Bo Municipality and District Council. The

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VP Juldeh Jalloh to Head Sierra Leone’s Social Protection Forum

Business, Economy, Politics /

This forum is a crucial platform for discussing the progress and challenges of the National Social Protection Strategy for Sierra Leone 2022-2026, which aims to strengthen the social safety nets for the most vulnerable populations in the country. Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh is set to lead the Social Protection Forum on

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Sierra Leone Commences Historic Presidency of United Nations Security Council

MRU, Politics /

As Sierra Leone assumes this prestigious role, its primary objective is to foster productive dialogue among member states. The focus will be on creating an environment of mutual trust and respect, which is essential for achieving peaceful and sustainable resolutions to conflicts. President Julius Maada Bio today announced that Sierra Leone has embarked on a

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Infinity Power Signs MoU With Sierra Leone

Business, Environment, Politics /

Infinity Power will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Energy to conduct feasibility studies, secure necessary permits, and finalize Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Infinity Power and the Government of Sierra Leone represented by the Ministry of Energy have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop

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Sierra Leone Consults on National Media and Civic Education Policies

Education, Politics /

The collaborative efforts and extensive consultations underscore a collective dedication to creating policies that will stand the test of time and foster a more inclusive and professional media environment in Sierra Leone. Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Plan International, and New York University, held

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West African Bankers Association to Meet In Freetown

Business, Economy, Politics /

As a member of the ECOWAS Private Sector Group, WABA is involved in initiatives like the creation of a single currency, the ECOWAS Regional Payments System, and the centralised credit risk database, all aimed at fostering economic and monetary integration. The West African Bankers Association (WABA), an association of all the commercial and specialised banks

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