London, UK — August 11, 2025: Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has outlined a bold financing strategy aimed at transforming Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products. Speaking at the GHIB CONVERGE 2025 conference in London, Adansi emphasized that Africa’s current export model is costing the continent billions in lost earnings and industrial potential. Adansi highlighted that Africa’s share of global trade remains...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — August 2025: In a major step toward enhancing public safety and deepening bilateral ties, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated a suite of surveillance equipment to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in support of the country’s “Safe City” initiative. The donation includes 45 CCTV cameras, three Huawei monitors, and three Lenovo laptops—all manufactured in China. The handover ceremony, attended by senior...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has reaffirmed the country’s leadership in immunization and neonatal care while addressing recent concerns about its co-financing obligations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press conference held on August 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Hall in the Youyi Building, Dr. Demby emphasized transparency, public trust, and continued progress in life-saving health programs. Dr....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown — In a landmark press conference held at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Hall in the Youyi Building, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby announced transformative progress in neonatal care across Sierra Leone, marking a new era for the country’s healthcare system. Speaking with pride and emotion, Dr. Demby highlighted the dramatic improvements in Special Care Baby Units (SCBUs), crediting frontline health workers, resilient mothers,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown — Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, on Tuesday led a high-level government delegation to multiple locations within the Western Area National Park, signaling a renewed commitment to redemarcation and environmental protection amid growing concerns over deforestation and illegal encroachment. The delegation included senior representatives from the Ministries of Lands, Local Government, Environment, Tourism, Internal Affairs, Finance, and Guma Valley Water Company, alongside...Read More
