Economy & Business

International investors in Sierra Leone to explore opportunities in infrastructure and sustainable tourism

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 November 2024: This week, Sierra Leone welcomes a significant delegation of international investors to explore opportunities in the infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors, and engage with government officials and entrepreneurs. This visit is likely the largest of its kind in the country’s recent history. The trip [Read More]

Politics & Law

Civic groups challenge credibility of Sierra Leone’s Auditor General Tribunal findings

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 November 2024: A coalition of prominent civil society organizations in Sierra Leone has published a comprehensive analysis today, raising significant concerns about the procedural fairness and evidential standards in the recent government tribunal report on Auditor General Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce and her former [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission concludes investigation into conduct of university vice chancellor

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 November 2024: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has concluded its investigation into allegations against Dr. Philip John Kanu, Vice Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), and several senior staff members. The probe focused on claims of abuse of [Read More]

Education and Health

As chronic disease rates rise, Mayors urge action for healthier food in African cities

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2024: Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities committed to saving lives by preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries, is urging action for healthier food in African cities. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with World Health Organization and the global health [Read More]