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]