Economy & Business

Role of Youth Envoy is crucial in fostering stronger connection between AU and Africa’s youths

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 02 October 2024: In a significant move towards greater youth participation and empowerment, the African Union (AU) adopted a decision to institutionalize the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth. The decision was adopted during the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council convened on the 18th- 19th July 2024 [Read More]

Economy & Business

President Bio says signing of $480 million MCC energy compact is significant milestone

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 October 2024: President Julius Maada Bio has hailed the signing of the USD $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Energy Compact as a “significant milestone” for Sierra Leone, committing to the successful implementation of this historic investment aimed at overhauling the country’s energy sector. The signing [Read More]

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]