The project began its first installation in Freetown. It aims to mitigate the impacts of the extreme heat facing the region. According to one resident, it is already changing lives. About half a million people in Freetown live in densely populated informal settlements or shanty towns. By Jake Wood, BBC News NIShare When the inside of your […]
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During the period under review, the Commission prioritised the implementation of 167 key activities outlined in the plan, of which 108 had been fully implemented, 25 had been partially implemented, 26 were being implemented and 8 were yet to be implemented. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has reiterated his earlier public statements that, as
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Police in Kenema, east of the country, have denied claims by the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists, SLAJ, after it raised concerns about an alleged physical assault of journalist Munya Bawoh of All Out Radio 90.1FM by police officers in Kenema on Friday 7th June 2024. In a press release dated 10 June 2024, the
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Before President Koroma’s departure, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, made two visits to Sierra Leone following the attempted coup of November 26th 2023 It is five months since Sierra Leone’s beleaguered former president Ernest Bai Koroma flew to Nigeria after a court ruling which allowed him to leave on medical grounds.
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As our boat slowly approached the quiet shores of the uninhabited island, it was hard to shake the feeling of being transported back into a dark chapter of history. Stepping onshore, I could see this was a place forgotten by time; its ancient structures had decayed over two centuries of tropical rain and neglect. Escorted
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In late April 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone, with support from WHO and other partners, launched its first-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The introduction of 550,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine marks a pivotal moment in the fight against malaria in the country. Sierra Leone has one of the highest malaria burdens in the
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On the west side of the continent of Africa, close to the Atlantic Ocean are 2 countries: Sierra Leone and Guinea. Famous for their natural resources, including diamonds, these African nations are also starting to make a name for themselves in other areas. In fact, startups in both of these countries have started innovating to help
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently hosted his counterpart from Sierra Leone, Timothy Kabba, in Moscow for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. During the meeting, Kabba extended congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory and subsequent inauguration. “Today I am very pleased to be here to help deepen and strengthen cooperation
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“Sierra Leone’s vision for a sustainable energy future is becoming a reality,” said DCEO Biswal. “DFC is proud to support the country’s first, large, utility-scale, independent power project and lay the foundation for reliable and affordable electricity in Sierra Leone.” The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief
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Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister said his country has been experiencing an energy crisis and welcomed Russia’s investments in the energy sector. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow and Sierra Leone were mulling cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy, including the possibility of the construction of a nuclear power plant in the West African
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