Diamond Hall, St. Regis Hotel, Kuwait, November 4 – 5, 2024: Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Kuwait, Her Excellency Haja Ishata Thomas, has called on the intervention of international bodies to combat the spate of terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel. Her comment came at the High-Level Conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms”, co-organized...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, November 6, 2024 – The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sierra Leone have signed a financing agreement to launch the Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project (LLDP). This initiative aims to uplift nearly half a million people in rural farm communities by reducing poverty, enhancing food security, and improving nutrition. With an eight-year timeline and total funding of US$105.5 million, of which IFAD...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Officials from the labour and human resource departments have laid out clear plans to revamp the public sector. The Deputy Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Philip Tondoneh said, “President Bio is very determined to revamp the public sector.” Deputy Minister Tondoneh told a regular government press briefing on Tuesday that they have developed a strategic plan to revamp the public sector. He said the...Read More
Rabat, Morocco – November 6, 2024: Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Designate to Morocco, H.E. Alhaji Momodu Koroma, held his first meeting with the staff of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Rabat. The gathering, held in the Embassy’s conference hall, centered on fostering unity, dedication, collaboration, and support among the team. The Head of Chancery, James Sylvanus Lebbie, introduced Ambassador Koroma and extended a warm welcome to him on behalf of the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Heart of Ekenwa, the latest release from USAfricaMovieProduction, premiered to strong anticipation as it delivers a stirring exploration of family expectations, tradition, and the importance of genuine connection in love and marriage. Directed by Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker Evelyn Grote, the film highlights the consequences of parental control over children’s marital choices and urges parents to foster open communication with their children. The...Read More
