Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio concluded a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso, invited by the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Read More »

Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown Tuesday 6 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has outlined improvements in affordable and quality healthcare during his State Opening of Parliament address, indicating that healthcare infrastructure investments have increased significantly through collaboration with partners. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandje Toure Litsé, has tasked members of the technical committee responsible for selecting members of the proposed ECOWAS Regional Business Council (EBC) to ensure that the Council is inclusive and reflects the diversity of businesses in the region. Read More »

HM Prison is introducing new initiatives to address concerns about the existing prison environment. Inmates currently have limited access to natural light and ventilation, and independent inspections have highlighted the need for increased outdoor time for inmates. Read More »

Senator Ihenyen, the lead partner at Infusion Lawyers, stated that Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at the crypto exchange Binance, has been detained by the Nigerian government since February 28 and should be released. Ihenyen shared his statement in an August 3 post on X. Read More »

Parliament Building, Tower Hill, Freetown, Tuesday 6 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio today delivered his State Opening of Parliament Address, emphasizing that agriculture and food security are the cornerstones of a nation’s stability and prosperity. Read More »

The St Helena Government (SHG) initiated a ‘live’ service delivery survey in 2021 to determine customer satisfaction with SHG-provided services. Customers can rate their satisfaction with 24 services, including waste management, communication, and road maintenance, using this user-friendly survey. They are also invited to submit comments on how specific services might be improved. Read More »

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK next year are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Read More »

The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) and the FTAA Secretariat, organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for private sector leaders on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event took place from July 29 to 31, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. Read More »

In a significant step to bolster humanitarian efforts, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified its support to communities in its member states through impactful, people-focused projects. A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission, led by Mr. Godfrey Ameachi Alozie, Program Officer for Humanitarian Affairs, participated in the flag-off ceremony for the ECOWAS Humanitarian Support to Nigeria for communities affected by the devastating floods of 2022, in Adamawa State of Nigeria on July 30, 2024. Read More »

State House, Freetown, Thursday 1 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio met with a team of subject-specific experts assembled by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to discuss ongoing efforts in combating corruption within Sierra Leone. Read More »

The West Africa Monetary Agency (WAMA) convened in Dakar, Senegal, from July 26-29, 2024, for the Forty-Fifth Joint Ordinary Meeting of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Operations and Administration Committee. This meeting was followed by a gathering of Central Bank Governors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region to deliberate and adopt recommendations from the Technical Committee. Read More »

St Helena Government (SHG) has published its draft Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024. This policy outlines the principles and processes by which SHG disposes of and acquires property on behalf of the Crown, set to replace the Land and Buildings Disposal Policy 2016. The draft is aligned with the Strategic Economic Development Strategy 2023-2033 and SHG’s Vision and Strategy. Read More »

Elizabeth Knipe was sworn in as a Legislative Council member this afternoon. The ceremony took place at the Castle, with His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE and Chief Minister Julie Thomas in attendance. Read More »

President Boakai reactivates economic management team and appoints acting CBL governor Read More »

Customers are required to complete a declaration form when sending packages through the post. The declaration should precisely state the contents of the package, avoiding generic descriptions such as "gift" that do not allow for proper identification. Read More »

State House, Freetown, Thursday 1 August 2024 – His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio met with a team of experts assembled by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to discuss perspectives and strategic directions in the ongoing fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. Read More »

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has reactivated Liberia's Economic Management Team (EMT) to ensure the coordination of the government's fiscal and monetary policy. The EMT aims to accelerate economic reforms, build a robust and resilient economy, strengthen existing regulations, and improve oversight functions of ministries, agencies, and commissions. Read More »

Nigerian Breweries Plc, a leading total beverage alcohol company in Nigeria, has reported a 34% increase in operating profit for its half-year period ended June 30, 2024. Read More »

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), supported by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), is organizing the Annual Workshop of the Regional Certification Scheme and Sustainable Energy Skills. The event will take place from July 29 to August 2, 2024, in Dakar, Senegal. Read More »