Economy & Business

MCC, Sierra Leone sign $480 million Compact to provide affordable access to electricity

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 September 2024: After much debate as to whether the US government can entrust the Bio-led government of Sierra  Leone with a $480 million compact, aimed at developing the country’s electricity infrastructure, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) yesterday announced that, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alice Albright [Read More]

Politics & Law

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr pushing for a climate resilient Freetown in New York

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 September 2024 Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, yesterday Tuesday 24 September 2024, discussed the climate effects cities are witnessing and outlined strategies they could use for enhancing climate resilience emphasizing sustainable financing models and engagement in the carbon market. Speaking at the Clinton [Read More]

Education and Health

Unquestionable superiority of The Albert Academy – A light-hearted look at Freetown’s schools – Op ed

Dr. Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 September 2024: Ahhh!!!!… Freetown schools – each with its proud history, notable alumni, and unique traditions. We respect them all, of course, but let’s be honest: when it comes to true excellence, Albert Academy stands ahead and shoulders above all (AA). Let’s start with [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone backs UN resolution calling on Israel to end occupation of Palestinian territories

Murtala Mohamed: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September: Sierra Leone, one of 124 United Nations member states, voted against the Israeli Occupation of Palestinian territories in a Wednesday UN resolution described as “historic” by Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour. The resolution demands that Israel end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories within [Read More]