Sierra Leone: Outgoing Minister of Works & Public Assets Reflects on Achievements and Hands Over Responsibilities

In a heartfelt speech delivered at the Ministry of Works and Public Assets, Hon. Peter Bayuku Konteh, the outgoing Minister, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve Sierra Leone over the past five years.

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Niger: Protesters Attack French Embassy, Declare Support For Putin

“We are going to get France out of Africa,”Protesters in Niger chanting days after a successful coup.

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Sierra Leonean photographer wins ‘Best in Fest’ Award in Kigali

Hickmatu Leigh, a skilled, crafty and talented Sierra Leonean photographer and content creator has won the prestigious ‘Best In Fest’ Award in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Burkina Faso and Mali Expressed Solidarity With Niger

Burkina Faso and Mali have jointly expressed “fraternal solidarity” with the people of Niger after the recent case of military coup.

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President Bio

Full list of appointments by President Bio

Three weeks after he was re-elected for a second term with 56.17% of the vote, President Julius Maada Bio has successfully put together his cabinet ministers and other appointees to serve the country. His list of appointments saw new faces, young leaders, and a re-structure.

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Twins Top The 2023 National Primary School Examination

This year’s National Primary School Examination top two candidates are twins named Floydalin and Floyd Davies. The twins clinched the first and second place respectively.

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Russia agrees to write off $20 billion of African debt

In an effort to bolster partnerships with African nations, Russia made a momentous decision to write off a staggering debt of nearly $20 billion owed by four African countries.

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Mali

Mali Drops French As Official Language

French is no longer the prime and official language of Mali, six decades after gaining independence from France. The West African nation, now governed by military leader Colonel Assimi Goita has decided to remove the French language as its official language and make its 13 local languages the official languages.

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Top 10 largest economies in Africa

Top 10 largest economies in Africa 2023

According to Trading Economics, here are the top 10 largest economies in Africa in 2023.

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Sierra Leone

Leading UK Travel Magazine Nominates Sierra Leone For ‘The Most Desirable Emerging Destination’ 2023

Sierra Leone has been nominated as the “Most Desirable Emerging Destination” in 2023 by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, one of the UK’s long-standing and largest travel magazines.

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Black woman celebrates 103rd birthday

When asked by a Local 10 News reporter what is the key to her long and healthy life, Walters said: “be good to people, always help out and give lots of love.”

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Sierra Leone Passport

Sierra Leone Passport Ranks Second Most Powerful In West Africa

Sierra Leone’s passport has been ranked as the second most powerful passport in West Africa.

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Tanzania

Tanzania set to launch its first national space satellite this year

Tanzania is set to launch its first national space satellite this year. It will become the 16th African nation to send its own satellite into orbit.

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Obama summer playlist

Burna Boy And Ayra Starr Make Obama’s Annual Summer Playlist

Obama revealed his summer playlist for 2023 on July 20th, and Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy’s most recent release, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” made the cut.

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Adijat Ganiyu

Meet Adijat Ganiyu – The Inspirational Nigerian Female Mechanic Challenging Gender Norms in the Automotive Industry

In a world where stereotypes and gender norms often limit opportunities for women, Adijat Ganiyu, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer from Ibadan, stands as an inspiration. Embracing a vocation traditionally dominated by men, Adijat’s determination and passion for her craft have paved the way for her success in the automotive industry.

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Sierra Leone Leone

Forbes: The Leone Among The Top Ten Weakest Currencies In The World

Sierra Leonean Leone is among the top ten weakest currencies in the world, according to Forbes. With a high inflation rate of 43% in 2023,…

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Salima Monorma Bah

32-year-old Salima Bah becomes the youngest cabinet minister in Sierra Leone’s history

Salima Monorma Bah, 32, has made history in Sierra Leone, becoming the country’s youngest cabinet minister ever.

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Ghana

Ghana approves cannabis cultivation for industrial and medical purposes

Ghana’s parliament has approved cannabis cultivation for industrial and medical use. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling, leading to the swift passing of the…

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Peter Obi

We Can’t Combat Insecurity Without Tackling Poverty – Peter Obi

Rwanda has started the construction of a USD$32 million liquefied petroleum gas storage facility in the capital city of Kigali to ensure the stable supply of gas for its growing population as part of efforts to cut down the use of wood for cooking, an official said Saturday.

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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe commissions Chinese-funded airport terminal extension

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday commissioned the new Chinese-funded expanded terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in the capital Harare. The terminal expansion…

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