Politics

Calls for Moratorium on Recruitment of Nurses from Developing Countries

Countries that have not been traditionally active in international nurse recruitment are also showing increased demand for overseas-trained nurses, including Finland as well as Scotland, where the government announced an allocation of £4.5 million to support active international recruitment of nurses as part of the overall plan for pandemic recovery and renewal Click on photo […]

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OPINION: It’s Time for Africa’s Fair Representation in World Institutions

AFRICA’S role, or lack thereof, came into sharp focus when the UN General Assembly debated under-representation of the continent in the global governance system, particularly at the UN Security Council. The debate, which took place at the beginning of the week, was called by Sierra Leone, whose leader, President Julius Maada Bio, made a compelling

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Sierra Leone Spends 15 Times More on Debt Servicing than on Health

Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba of South Africa called for dropping the debt. “Debt is choking the countries of the Global South and denying us what we need for health and education. Please let us breathe.” Sierra Leone’s mounting public debt has reached alarming levels, with the country now spending 15 times more on debt servicing

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VP Juldeh Jalloh Explains Sierra Leone’s Interest in the Sahel Region

We must listen to the leaders of these three countries. We must understand their objectives, concerns, and ambitions. Sierra Leone’s motivation is to continue this dialogue and then bring the resulting initiatives to the attention of the international community Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has told Le Point Magazine in France that the recent

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SALWACO Restores Water Supply in Makeni After Disruption

The resumption of water supply has been met with widespread satisfaction among the residents of Makeni, highlighting the importance of reliable access to clean water Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has successfully restored water supply in Makeni, a key city in Northern Sierra Leone, following a significant disruption and water shortage that left the township

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More than 20 Years after the Civil War, VP Juldeh Jalloh Talks on Socio-Economic Situation to Le Point

Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has told the biggest French Magazine, Le Point, that the small West African Nation with 8 million inhabitants is on the path to development, adding that they are now focused on social issues. “Since 2018, the country has undergone significant changes. We have improved access to

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OPINION: Sierra Leone’s Pivotal Role in Reforming the UN Security Council: A Path to Global Equity

By Babatunde Rashid When the President speaks up for Africa, he is also speaking up for the needs and aspirations of people like Madam Lucy Sellu, a single-parent farmer in Kailahun District; like Sorie Demba Koroma, a teacher at the Movement of Faith Islamic Secondary School in Gbentu, Falaba District, and people like Alpha Sesay,

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

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

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

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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