ECOWAS Promises ‘Significant Improvement’ in Power Supply

The President of ECOWAS Commission President Kadre  Ouedraogo has assured citizens of West African countries benefiting from the 108 million dollars regional emergency energy programme that they would experience “significant improvements” in power  https://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/ecowas-promises-significant-improvement-power-supply

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Africell Supports Hosting of President Ernest Bai Koroma 2013 Tournament

In line with its policy to continue supporting sports in Sierra Leone, Africell Mobile Company, in collaboration with Mercury International and the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, among others,has provided the necessary support to the Bombali District Football Association (BDFA) and Hon. Chernor Bah to host the President Ernest Bai Koroma 2013 Football Tournament in Makeni. […]

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Human Rights Commission, FAO partner on food security and business

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization of Sierra Leone has jointly launched the Business and Human Rights Monitoring tool and Voluntary Guidelines of responsible governance of Land Tenure, Fisheries and Forest. The all important ceremony was held at the Bintumani Hotel Conference Hall in […]

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Outgoing Envoys Bid Farewell to President Koroma

Their Excellencies, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Kuang Weilin and outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Eyo Asuquo have this morning officially taken leave of President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma at State House, Freetown. https://www.thepatrioticvanguard.com/spip.php?article7540

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MCC expects Sierra Leone to pass the control of corruption indicator before compact approval

Just a day, after the Embassy of the United States of America’s Public Affairs office in Freetown, issued a press release on Sierra Leone’s ability to continue working toward Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Development, the Washington based MCC says that Sierra Leone must pass the control of corruption indicator before it would approve a […]

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Pope Francis prays for Sierra Leone and warns against Human Trafficking

The Papal of the Holy See and head of the 1.5Billion Roman Catholic Christians, Pope Francis has offered prayers for the people and government of Sierra Leone. The Holy Father also offered special prayers for Sierra Leone’s accredited Ambassador to The Holy See, His Excellency Ibrahim Sorie for a successful tour of duty.   The prayers […]

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SLRA boss says Phase II of road maintenance to kick off soon

Freetown, December 11 (SLENA) – The Acting Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA),   Mr. Abdulali Aziz Kamara has revealed through this medium that come next week Phase II of road maintenance in the municipality of Freetown will kick off during which all major roads with potholes will be rehabilitated. https://www.sierraexpressmedia.com/archives/63902

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Corruption is rife at Gbalamuya-Pamelap joint border post

Kambia, December 11 (SLENA) – This border post can be found in the Kambia district and in Gbalamuya Town along the Republics of Sierra Leone and Guinea. It was constructed with funds from the European Union in order to facilitate and promote trade, free movement of people and goods including security in line with the Mano […]

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Farmica Africa To Boost Lemon Grass Production In Sierra Leone

VENTURES AFRICA – Farmica Africa Limited, a subsidiary of TK Agra, Inc. has signed a joint venture and asset acquisition agreement with Songo Lemon Grass Group in Sierra Leone, West Africa. According to TK Agra President, Tony Khodadad, the agreement is a “vital step in the development of Farmica Africa and its product lines.” https://www.ventures-africa.com/2013/12/farmica-africa-to-boost-lemon-grass-production-in-sierra-leone/

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Coocoo’ Dennis Mobilized Over 1,000 Ex-Fighters

An ex-general of former President Charles Taylor’s disbanded National Patriotic Front of Liberia rebels, James Willie Adolphus, alias “Coocoo” Dennis, is still a serious threat to peace and security in Liberia and the entire West Africa, a UN Panel of Experts report has revealed. https://allafrica.com/stories/201312120645.html

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