Politics & Law

Sierra Leone UN Representative calls for permanent peace in Israel-Palestine conflict

Murtala Mohamed Kamara: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 March 2024: Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations addressed the UN Security Council on Monday, expressing hope that the recently passed resolution for a two-week ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will pave the way for a permanent and sustainable peace. Ambassador [Read More]

Economy & Business

Tony Elumelu Foundation announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme 

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 27 March 2024: The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. This new cohort brings to 20,000, the number of young African entrepreneurs who [Read More]

Politics & Law

We have no record of $34,000 counterfeit money at the Bank of Sierra Leone – says Director of Banking

Mackie M Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 March 2024: In a stunning revelation at Parliament, Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police, Fayia Sellu, shook the nation’s foundation with accusations of counterfeit money amounting to US$34,000 circulating within the country since 2021. Sellu, a seasoned law enforcement veteran, didn’t mince his [Read More]

Politics & Law

President Bio’s lecture at PENN State University – Sound of an empty vessel – Op ed

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 March 2024: President Julius Maada Bio’s recent appearance at PENN State University, purportedly for a lecture on development, human rights, and democracy, has left many scratching their heads and questioning the authenticity of the event. The gathering, attended predominantly by a paid audience [Read More]

Politics & Law

“I had a great time delivering the Third Annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies at the University of Pennsylvania” says President Bio

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 March 2024: Criticised for what has been described as ‘cash for speech mission’ abroad, and his persistent love for travelling outside Sierra Leone at the expense of poor taxpayers, President Bio has today replied to his critics, following his appearance at the University of Pennsylvania where [Read More]