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OPINION: Building Resilient Borders: Sierra Leone’s Security Framework

MRU, Opinions, Politics /

Sierra Leone’s geographical position presents a tapestry of challenges in maintaining secure borders. The nation shares porous boundaries with Guinea and Liberia, facilitating the illicit movement of goods and people.  Border security is key to safeguarding a nation’s sovereignty and stability. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sierra Leone, where a strategic geographic location on […]

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The Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone

Agriculture, Economy, Gender /

Funded by the Icelandic Red Cross and implemented by the SLRCS with assistance in the field from Finnish Red Cross experts, the project aims to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert (photo above) carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her.   Some

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Sierra Leone Showcases Investment Potential at Marseille Forum

Business, Economy, Politics /

The forum also provided an opportunity for the Vice President to discuss the burgeoning energy sector in Sierra Leone. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh outlined the government’s initiatives to harness renewable energy sources, such as solar and hydroelectric power, to address the country’s energy needs. A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Vice

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OPINION: MCC Compact Announcement Ignites a Wave of Optimism Across Sierra Leone

Economy, Opinions, Politics /

Without a robust energy infrastructure, sustainable progress in other areas remains elusive. Therefore, this Compact represents a significant step forward in Sierra Leone’s development journey. By Babatunde Rashid, Newport Beach, CA, USA The recent announcement that Sierra Leone has finally secured the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact from the United States Government has ignited a

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EDITORIAL: Sierra Leone’s $480 Million MCC Compact Programme Will Address Energy Demands and Grow Local Businesses

Business, Editorials, Politics /

Now that the MCC compact is here, we expect to see the promise of an energy transition come to pass and have several positive impacts on the business environment in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, a small West African country rich in natural resources yet facing significant developmental challenges, may have just achieved a major socio-political

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More Abuses at Socfin Plantations in Sierra Leone, Cameroon

Business, Environment, Politics /

The investigators found pollution of rivers, lakes and lagoons in both Sierra Leone and Cameroon that they said could be linked to the company’s activities. In Sierra Leone, they also reported that the company doesn’t always apply measures to mitigate air pollution as proposed in the environmental, social and health impact assessment carried out when the plantation

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Empowering Entrepreneurs and Enabling Movement: Watu’s Impact in Remote Sierra Leone

Agriculture, Business, Economy /

The economic ripple effects of Watu’s bike financing program are substantial. By facilitating the movement of people and goods, local businesses can thrive. Increased access to markets allows farmers and artisans to sell their products more widely, which boosts local commerce. By Mohamed Sheriff Bah In many remote areas of Sierra Leone, access to transportation

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Kazakhstan To Share IT Solutions With Sierra Leone

Business, Economy, Politics /

…today Kazakhstan holds high positions in international rankings in the field of e-government. According to the United Nations E-Government Survey, our country is in 28th place among 193 states on the index of e-government development (UN Global E-Government Development Index); in addition to the 8th place on the index of quality of online services. Within

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