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]

Economy & Business

U.S. government partners with local food producer in Siera Leone to boost food security

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2024: The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced the launch of the Bennimix Out growers Activity, a partnership with Bennimix Food Company. This 3-year initiative is aimed at improving food security by increasing agricultural productivity and expanding the supply [Read More]

Economy & Business

African Development Bank President calls for bold, innovative and practical solutions to tackle poverty in Africa

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 October 2024: Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent and hampering achievement of global development goals. To tackle these challenges and speed up the continent’s efforts to achieve these goals, the president of the African Development Bank, [Read More]