Number of children affected by flooding in Chad, Gambia, Pakistan and north-east Bangladesh highest in over 30 years As COP27 commenced in Egypt, UNICEF warns this year has brought overwhelming flooding to at least 27.7 million children in 27 countries worldwide. A large majority of the 27.7 million children affected by flooding in 2022 are among the most vulnerable and are at high risk of a multitude of threats including...Read More
By George M.O. Williams A team from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Team on Friday, November 4, 2022, engaged journalists on Sierra Leone’s progress, after the Sierra Leone passed 11 out of 20 indicators making it feasible for country to sign the compact in 2023. The media engagement brought together technical experts of the team and the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone at the U.S Embassy in Freetown. The...Read More
Africell Sierra Leone on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, handed over the sum of NLe 250,000 to the winner of the ‘Win Kopo with Africell’ grand prize at a ceremony at the company headquarters in Freetown. Explaining about the promotion, Africell Media Manager, John Konteh told journalists that WIN KOPO SMS trivia Promotions and WIN KOPO is a competition that allows Africell prepaid subscribers to collect points upon Every Recharge for a chance to win in...Read More
In its quest to improve international competitiveness and to lift high the banner of the land, the Board of the Sierra Leone Cricket Association (SLCA) has appointed South African born Kenneth Masinga to serve as Head Coach of the Patriot Senior Men’s side. His appointment was overwhelming approved by the Board as a result of his experience and his previous services to Sierra Leone representative sides. For an all-inclusive impact,...Read More
By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Monday establishing November 18th as a day to spotlight the sexual exploitation and abuse of children. The day also will be used to stress the need for prevention, for perpetrators to be brought to justice, and for victims to be given a voice as part of the long process of healing. The resolution, which was sponsored by Sierra...Read More
