The revelation that 3,000 out of 5,000 jobs could be at risk if the agreement is not approved highlights the significant socio-economic impact of the company’s operations. Ensuring that the Community Development Fund is effectively utilised for the benefit of local communities is crucial for maintaining trust and fostering long-term partnerships. The engagement between the […]
We know the challenges that beset the judiciary, but it must be empowered now, more than ever, to expedite the prosecution of those involved in these heinous activities. Swift and transparent legal proceedings will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider engaging in similar conduct. It is essential that justice is not only
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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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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
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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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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…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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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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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 — At 5 a.m., as the horizon brightens and waves start to subside, more than a dozen wooden canoes along the shoreline between the settlements of Mahera Beach and Banda in northern Sierra Leone set off into the ocean. Each canoe casts a net, one end tied to a pole on the beach,
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