Elizabeth Kaine

Justice Minister Highlights Environmental Rights at African Conference

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S On February 17, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Justice, Hon. Alpha Sesay, addressed a gathering of environmental lawyers, experts, and activists from across Africa at the weeklong Environmental and Natural Resources Rights and Protection conference. In his opening remarks, Sesay emphasized that the protection of environmental and natural resources rights…

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Anti-Corruption Efforts Face Setback in Global Rankings

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leone’s fight against corruption has taken a significant hit, as reflected in its declining performance in global anti-corruption rankings. The country’s score in the Global Anti-Corruption Index has dropped from 35/100 in 2023 to 33/100 in 2024. Additionally, its position in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) fell six…

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IMF Executive Director Concludes Visit, Discusses Economic Support

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Professor Ouattara Wautabouna, Executive Director for the Africa West Constituency of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has concluded a five-day working visit to Sierra Leone, where he engaged with key economic management officials regarding the country’s current Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement with the IMF. Arriving in Freetown on February…

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Karpowership Engages Ministry of Energy to Address Electricity Crisis

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In a bid to tackle the ongoing electricity challenges facing Sierra Leone, representatives from Karpowership met with Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, head of the Energy Governance Coordination Group at the Ministry of Energy, and his team. The discussions, held in the Ministry of Energy’s conference room, marked another round of negotiations…

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Epilepsy Crisis Emerges as Medication Supply Runs Dry

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone is witnessing a concerning surge in epilepsy cases, with current estimates reaching 87,000—over 1% of the population. This alarming increase is largely attributed to the disruption of vital medication supplies from the UK-based charity, Medical Assistance Sierra Leone (MASL). Max Bangura, Founder and Executive Director of the Epilepsy…

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Deputy Mayor Attends Monrovia Day Celebrations

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Monrovia, Liberia – Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq. has arrived in Liberia’s capital to participate in the Monrovia Day celebrations, following an invitation from Monrovia Mayor John-Charuk Siafa. Representing Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Deputy Mayor Lisk is set to engage in discussions focused on urban governance, environmental sustainability, and community…

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