Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: The government has successfully stabilised the country’s economy and will now turn its focus to the implementation of key development projects, President William Ruto has said. In the past two years, the President noted, key development programmes had stalled due to economic challenges. He, however, pledged that this year, Kenyans will witness the implementation of various programmes. “Now that we have stabilised our economy, we can now engage much more robustly in the development of infrastructure,” he said. Despite the challenges, the government has made significant progress in the economy, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and electricity connectivity, among others. “I want to tell Kenyans that Kenya is going places. We are going to change the destiny of this country,” he added. President Ruto made the remarks during the Kerio Valley Interdenominational Prayer Service in Tot, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Present were Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior)...

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The number of mpox cases reported in Africa since the start of last year has surpassed 77,800, with the death toll rising to 1,321, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has disclosed. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya, addressing an online media briefing on Thursday evening, said the African continent has reported 77,888 mpox cases since the st Source link

Bernice Bangura: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: The legal representation of Hawa Hunt, a contestant on the reality show “House of Stars,” has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer withdrew from the case following accusations from Hunt’s daughter. Hunt was arrested live on television on December 22nd, 2024, for allegedly making disparaging remarks about President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio during the recent election campaign. Her arrest sparked immediate controversy, with many questioning the timing and its potential political motivations, especially following Admire Bio’s appearance on the show the previous day. Initially, a lawyer offered to represent Hunt pro bono. According to a statement released by the lawyer, they successfully secured bail for Hunt last Thursday, subject to two conditions: surrendering her Sierra Leonean and Canadian passports, which she complied with, and providing two sureties with properties in Freetown’s central business district. Despite efforts to meet the...

NAIROBI, KENYA – Human Rights Watch has found that African governments continue to crack down and wrongly arrest political opponents, critics, activists and journalists. The rights group also says armed forces and armed groups in some African countries have targeted civilians, killing them and driving them from their homes. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia feature prominently in a Human Rights Watch report rel Source link

Isaac Anyaogu (Reuters): Sierra Leone Telegraph: 08 January 2025: Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said in an speech last Wednesday. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, campaigned on economic reforms including expanding credit access to boost economic growth. “To achieve this, the federal government will establish the National Credit Guarantee Company to expand risk-sharing instruments for financial institutions and enterprises.” Tinubu said the company would partner with government institutions such as the Bank of Industry, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency, and Ministry of Finance Incorporated, as well as the private sector and multilateral institutions. “This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support under-served groups such as women and youth. It will drive growth, re-industrialisation, and better living standards for our people,” Tinubu said. Eight...

NAIROBI, KENYA – As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to be sworn into office, African analysts weigh in on what governing for the second term-president may feel like for the continent compared to his first term. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s first term included the launch of some initiatives for Africa. However, many people remember him for referring to the continent using degrading language. Edga Source link

Deodat Maharaj: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 January 2025: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens is more relevant today than ever. The wealthy and powerful are meeting again this year in glamorous Davos, at an invitation-only event. They arrive in chartered aircraft and private jets to speak about our warming climate, among other global concerns. The super-rich, politicians and celebrities gather for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting later this month at a time when global inequity is at its highest. Last year saw a phenomenal growth of wealth in major economies with valuations of at least eight companies exceeding the trillion-dollar mark. On the other hand, those nations at the margins are barely scraping a living and preoccupied with where their next meal is coming from. Globally, 733 million people are facing hunger, and 2.33 billion are food insecure. The situation is...

Starlink Launches High-Speed Internet in Liberia https:-www.techafricanews.com- Source link

Imperial-Citizenship: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 15 January 2025: Sierra Leone has introduced fast-track citizenship pathways within its GO-FOR-GOLD (GFG) Permanent Residency Program, offering investors a clear route to citizenship in as little as 60 days. This groundbreaking initiative provides an efficient alternative to the traditional naturalization process, which typically requires eight years of residence. The fast-track options aim to attract global investors while contributing to Sierra Leone’s economic growth. Sierra Leone’s New Citizenship Framework Sierra Leone’s new fast-track citizenship pathways under the GO-FOR-GOLD program are designed to align with global best practices. Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh emphasized the program’s transformative potential for the nation’s economy, likening it to strategies employed by smaller, progressive nations. These pathways prioritize efficiency and accessibility, making them appealing to investors seeking quick citizenship. The fast-track options are categorized as “facilitated naturalization,” which, in practice, provide direct citizenship routes. Stephen Barnes, co-architect of the program, highlighted...

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