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On September 12th, 2024, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Aiah Edward Samadia was presented with a comprehensive report from an African Union (AU) delegation following a four-day oversight mission to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). The mission focused on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU) deployed in Somalia for peacekeeping operations. The three-member delegation, led by Jonathan Ndeto, Head of Peace Support Operations and Field Mission Unit in the AU’s Peace & Security Finance Division, and supported by Noufou Ouedraogo, Assistant Accountant in the same division, and Assistant Commissioner of Police Nancy Obekpa, reviewed key operational and financial components of the mission. Their focus included Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) reimbursements, payroll reconciliation for SLFPU personnel, and ensuring the timely submission of accountability documents. During the report handover, Ndeto expressed gratitude to the SL...

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has committed $40 million to support Sierra Leone's efforts in strengthening its livestock sector through the Feed Salone initiative. This fund is aimed at boosting domestic poultry production, significantly reducing the country’s reliance on imported chicken and eggs. Sierra Leone's Ministry of Finance has been actively collaborating with development partners like the IsDB to secure funding for priority projects. Deputy Finance Minister Kadiatu Allie expressed gratitude to the bank for its financial backing and pledged technical assistance to ensure the project's success. Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, described the livestock project as a cornerstone of the Feed Salone Programme. He emphasized the thorough groundwork, including feasibility studies and broad consultations with stakeholders. In addition, Kpaka mentioned that there are ongoing discussions to involve OPEC, which could potentially increase the total funding fo...

Following the death of Paramount Chief Ibrahim Baimba Kamara Koroma, Perri Chiefdom in Southern Sierra Leone has initiated the process for its paramount chieftaincy election. The preparations took a major step forward with the solemn declaration of rights ceremony held on September 20, 2024. This significant event was organized by the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), in partnership with the Provincial Secretary South, Abu Bakarr Kamara, and assessor chiefs Foday Gidahun of Bongoh Chiefdom and Paramount Chief Lahai A.K. Sowa of Sowa Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The ceremony attracted a large gathering of indigenes from Perri Chiefdom, government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society members, security personnel, and the media. This pivotal moment aimed to ensure the continuation of the chiefdom’s traditional leadership practices, as nine aspirants stepped forward to contest for the vacant chieftaincy throne. Provincial Secretary Abu Bakarr Kamara began t...