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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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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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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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
Feed Salone is aimed at boosting agriculture productivity, fuelling economic growth, decreasing dependence on imports and reducing hunger One of the most pressing issues facing humanity is the need to transform food systems to become more equitable, environmentally sustainable, able to deliver healthy diets for all, and also more resilient to disruptions. With the threat
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Bio noted that the Port Authority’s shift from manual paper-based systems to a modern electronic framework, supported by €64,000 in partner funding, was central to its ongoing digital transformation Sierra Leone Ports and Harbour Authority (SLPHA), at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, says it has recorded significant progress in its digital transformation efforts,
Madam Barrie also highlighted initiatives to improve regional connectivity, with two airlines in discussions to link Sierra Leone with Liberia, Guinea, Senegal and Ivory Coast in West Africa Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie, has announced at the weekly government press conference that are making significant efforts to remove
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Looking visibly emotional, VP Juldeh Jalloh reassured the victims of the government’s commitment to providing proper medical care Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, today visited the site of the tragic seven-storey building collapse where several casualties have been reported, highlighting the importance of swiftly enforcing building standards, even if it requires the
Six survivors have been pulled from the rubble, while the death toll has risen to eight, including three adult males, two adult females, and three children under five, according to the agency A seven-story building located at 57 Bai Bureh Road, Shell New Road, east of Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown, collapsed between 11 am and
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Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai reiterated Sierra Leone’s dedication to promoting traditional sports across the continent, tying it to the broader agenda of continental unity A delegation from Sierra Leone, led by Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), and Chief Michael Mustapha, President of the African Traditional Games and Sports
