On the third day of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia, the delegation visited the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) to assess ongoing humanitarian efforts following the 2022 flood disaster. The delegation included representatives from ECOWAS, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). They engaged with local officials and community leaders to evaluate aid distribution and its impact. Read More »

The second phase of the National Economic Council Meeting commenced at the State House in Banjul on Wednesday, August 15, 2024. Read More »

At the Presidential Delivery Forum, the Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, Honourable Musa Drammeh, led his technical team to brief President Adama Barrow and other executives about the ministry's activities and action plan. Read More »

Day two of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia involved visits to flood-affected communities, including Nyofelleh, Fass Omar Saho, and Munyagen. This mission aims to assess the effectiveness of humanitarian aid provided following the 2022 flood disaster and food crises. Read More »

President Boakai names road maintenance, rehabilitation and financing committee Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has dedicated the newly constructed 14th Judicial Circuit Court Complex in Cestos City, Rivercess County. The event saw attendance from several dignitaries, including members of the Legislature, Chief Justice Sie A Nyene G. Yuoh and judiciary members, Cabinet officials, county authorities, municipal leaders of Cestos City, media representatives, and other distinguished guests. Read More »

President Boakai Signs Executive Order No. 135 to Protect and Stimulate Local Manufacturing in Liberia Read More »

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) convened in Abuja for their 42nd Ordinary Meeting, reaffirming their commitment to addressing the security challenges threatening political stability and socio-economic well-being in the region. The meeting emphasized cooperation through experience sharing, intelligence exchange, and collective efforts in combating terrorism and other forms of transnational organized crime. The Defence Chiefs expressed their resolve to pool resources and strengthen their determination to protect stability and democratic governance in West... Read More »

Omobola Oduntan, a crypto and blockchain educator, stated that Nigerian crypto users are being scammed through Bybit's peer-to-peer (P2P) services. He supports the return of Binance P2P to Nigeria, citing Binance's active and responsive customer service team. Oduntan shared his statement in an August 6 post on X. Read More »

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is set to launch a mental health survey aimed at understanding the needs and experiences of the community. The survey will commence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially commenced a Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission aimed at rigorously assessing the humanitarian response provided to victims of the 2022 flood disasters and food crises in The Gambia. This mission, scheduled from August 11th to 16th, 2024, seeks to evaluate the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the relief efforts directed toward the affected communities. Read More »

On Friday, August 9, 2024, the ECOWAS Early Warning Directorate provided working equipment to the Country Monitors of the ECOWAS Early Warning System (ECOWARN) in Togo. The handover ceremony occurred at the headquarters of the Togolese branch of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-TOGO) in Lomé. The equipment was handed over by Mr. Marcel Komi Koko Bossou, Acting Head of Systems Management and Planning Division, on behalf of ECOWAS, in the presence of Mr. Seyram Adiakpo, National Coordinator of WANEP-TOGO. Read More »

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Tuesday 13 August 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised Sierra Leone’s President, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, for his leadership in steering the debate on United Nations Security Council reform. Read More »

Access Bank Plc, a prominent institution in Nigeria's financial sector, has introduced its offline banking platform, www.901.ng, designed to offer customers an additional digital channel for uninterrupted daily transactions. Read More »

United Nations Headquarters, New York, Monday, 12 August 2024 – Today, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding Art Exhibition at the United Nations. The exhibition highlights the nation's journey toward peace and reconciliation. Read More »

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) engaged Member States and a diverse group of maritime sector stakeholders to assess the financial, economic, and implementation options of the Praia-Dakar maritime transport project. This consultation is a key milestone towards the completion of the technical studies for the project, which aims to advance the larger Praia-Dakar-Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Transport Project. The initiative strives to improve regional connectivity and promote economic integration within West Africa. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has accepted the resignation of Madam Nyemadi D. Pearson, Deputy Governor for Operations at the Central Bank of Liberia. In her letter of resignation, Madam Pearson expressed thanks to President Boakai for the time she served as Deputy Governor of the CBL. In accepting the resignation letter, the President thanked Madam Pearson for her service to the country. Read More »

New York, USA, Sunday 11 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio hosted an informal dinner Sunday evening for members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read More »

The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) commissioned a rehabilitated health centre at Leklebi-Kame in the Afadjato South District of the Volta Region on 8 August 2024. This initiative is part of efforts to implement social interventions in deprived border communities. The facility was rehabilitated in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI), with financial support from the ECOWAS Commission, aiming to improve healthcare delivery in the area. Read More »

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, serving as President of the United Nations Security Council for August 2024, has addressed members of the council during a dinner event. This occasion marks Sierra Leone's historic role at the United Nations. Read More »