By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Christian Saborowski, visited Freetown from November 30 to December 9, 2022, for the sixth review of Sierra Leone’s financial and economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The ECF arrangement for Sierra Leone was approved on November 30, 2018....Read More
Facebook Twitter Print Email The number of hungry people in West and Central Africa could reach a record high of 48 million next year, which should serve as a final “wake-up call” for regional governments to act now, three UN agencies said on Thursday. More than 35 million people, including 6.7 million children, are currently unable to meet their...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Kargbo The Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Bollore Group, has observed this year’s Anti-Corruption Day on Friday 9th December 2022 at its Queen Elizabeth II Port, Cline Town in Freetown. The2022 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) seeks to highlight the crucial link between anti- corruption, peace, security and development. At its core...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, on Friday December 2, 2022 has held a Christmas Music Concert at the Samaria West African Methodist Church at Waterloo Street in Freetown to prepare the spirits of people for the Christmas festivities through music. According to the Academy, this year’s concert was held...Read More
By Alusine Sesay The President of Republic of Namibia, Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob and Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Saturday, December 10, 2022 held fruitful talks at Presidential Lodge in Freetown on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The President of Namibia was accompanied by the First Lady Monica Geingos who was...Read More
