Economy & Business

Record-breaking global migration: Unprecedented displacement spurs demand for people-focused solutions

Lansana Gberie: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 November 2023: On 14 June, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) issued his flagship annual report, Global Trends: Forced Displacement 2022. It states that by the end of 2022, the number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence and human rights abuse had dramatically [Read More]

Economy & Business

With leadership and determination, Africa can achieve the SDGs – says Antonio Pedro

Kingsley Ighobor: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 November 2023: Antonio Pedro, the acting executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, recently discussed Africa’s development with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor. Mr. Pedro highlights the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for African economies, the promise of carbon credits [Read More]

Economy & Business

President Bio’s government accused of duplicity and double dealing in awarding contracts to foreign investors

Dr Doma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 November 2023: The ongoing infrastructure development agreement controversy in Sierra Leone involving the government, Kingho Investment Company Limited – otherwise known as Leone Rock Metal Group, and ARISE IIP has ignited a heated debate about the government’s due diligence process, the rule of law, [Read More]