Politics

OPINION: Creating Conditions for Peace

“Sierra Leone has made significant progress in rebuilding and strengthening post-war institutions and in addressing some of the immediate needs of its people and war victims, including through the creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Today, roughly two billion people live in conflict-affected areas. “Our charge,” declared U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda […]

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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Dialogue Still Possible with ECOWAS – Says VP Juldeh Jalloh

The challenges and difficulties are many, and we do not deny them. For our part, President Julius Maada Bio [Sierra Leone] has begun to build very effective relationships with these countries to restart dialogue Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has said that dialogue is still possible even though the break may

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Prosecution Reveals Chilling Details in Plot to Overthrow President Bio

This photo, along with other exhibits, played a crucial role in the trial, helping to establish the involvement of the accused in the plot to overthrow President Julius Maada Bio. In the recently concluded Court Martial trial involving the State versus Staff Sergeant Alhaji Koroma and 26 others, one of the most significant revelations concerned

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Court Martial Dissolves, Constitutes Soon to Try 15 More

The second Court Martial Board is expected to be constituted by next month to try an additional 15 military personnel, including five fugitives recently extradited from Guinea The Court Martial Board, established in January 2024 to try 27 military personnel involved in the November 26 coup attempt, will dissolve tomorrow, following the conclusion of the

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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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