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]

In Focus

New Generation Equality accountability report reveals record-breaking $50 billion in gender equality commitments

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 September 2024: UN Women has launched the “Generation Equality accountability report 2024”, which uncovers significant progress on the commitments made by this multi-stakeholder initiative since its inception in 2021. The report launches as world leaders explore solutions to intertwined global challenges at the Summit of the Future in New [Read More]

Politics & Law

Sierra Leone’s President Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister co-chair dialogue on  UN Summit of the future

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 24 September 2024: Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris co-chaired an interactive dialogue on “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security” at the “United Nations Summit of the Future”. According to State House report from Freetown, the “session focused on addressing [Read More]