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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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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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
Sierra Leone’s geographical position presents a tapestry of challenges in maintaining secure borders. The nation shares porous boundaries with Guinea and Liberia, facilitating the illicit movement of goods and people. Border security is key to safeguarding a nation’s sovereignty and stability. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sierra Leone, where a strategic geographic location on
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Without a robust energy infrastructure, sustainable progress in other areas remains elusive. Therefore, this Compact represents a significant step forward in Sierra Leone’s development journey. By Babatunde Rashid, Newport Beach, CA, USA The recent announcement that Sierra Leone has finally secured the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact from the United States Government has ignited a
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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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The Tech City will sit within a 130-acre special economic zone in Tikonko, Bo District in the middle of the country about 250 kilometers east of the capital Freetown. It is being adapted to support startups and innovators, according to the minister Sierra Leone is seeking to raise up to $150 million to roll out
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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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