Politics

Morocco Reaches Out to Mano River Union for Regional Peace & Prosperity

Morocco has agreed with Mano River Union to foster cooperation ties in security, economy, investment, finance, education, technical assistance, and vocational training. The Mano River Union, which was established in 1973, includes Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. The four African countries and Morocco share the same views and goals to spur regional growth […]

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Sierra Leone Minister Has High Expectations From Azerbaijan at COP29

Azerbaijan has already taken on the responsibility of addressing humanitarian issues arising from climate disruptions, and I believe the country will continue to defend climate issues integrated with peace and security during COP29 Kenyeh Laura Barlay, Sierra Leone’s minister of Planning and Economic Development, believes that Azerbaijan will continue to defend climate issues integrated into

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Paving the Way for Food Systems Transformation in Sierra Leone

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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