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Tuesday 24th September 2024 The Ministry of Information and Civic Education weekly press conference on Tuesday, September 24, led by Media Adviser Imran Silla 2024, highlighted major national developments across the Sports sector, as well as new agreements to upgrade the National Stadium. The following are the key highlights: ♦ MCC Compact Grant to Transform Energy Sector Host Imran Silla praised the leadership of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio in securing the largest grant in Sierra Leone’s history to address the country’s energy challenges. The $480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, with $14.2 million in counterpart funding from the Government of Sierra Leone, is aimed at sustainably expanding electricity access across the country. Silla emphasized that, despite previous efforts to increase access to electricity by over 30%, challenges remain, and the MCC Compact will address these perennial issues in the energy sector. ♦ Agreement Reache...

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Calls for Africa to Be Prioritized in UN Security Council Reform and Global Ceasefire New York, United States, Tuesday 24 September 2024 – In a stirring address at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, advocating for Africa's rightful place in the global peace and security architecture. As the Coordinator of the African Union’s Committee of Ten (C-10) on Security Council Reform, President Bio led a robust plea for the continent to be prioritized with two permanent seats, including veto power, and two additional non-permanent seats on the council. Highlighting the Security Council’s current structure as outdated and unjust, particularly toward Africa, President Bio emphasized that the status quo does not reflect the realities of today’s world. "The Security Council has been stuck in time. Its imbalanced composition is unj...

“Sierra Leone's Kasho J. Holland Cole Appointed Match Commissioner for Ghana vs Algeria CAF Clash in Accra Sierra Leonean football official, Kasho J. Holland Cole, has once again been appointed as a CAF Confederation Match Commissioner, representing Sierra Leone in the ongoing 2024/2025 CAF competitions. He is set to oversee the crucial match between FC Nsoatreman of Ghana and FC Constantine of Algeria, scheduled for Friday, 13th September 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana. Kasho J. Holland Cole has been exemplary in his role, recently returning from El Jadida City in Morocco, where he successfully officiated the match between Gambia and Tunisia. His vast experience in football administration and his dedication to the sport have made him a respected figure, both in Sierra Leone and across Africa. Through his work, Kasho continues to bring pride to Sierra Leone, demonstrating professionalism and strict adherence to the rules of CAF and FIFA. His commitment to upholding t...

Update on the Devastating Seven-Story Building Collapse at Shell New Road from the National Disaster Management Agency The seven-story structure that has collapsed was owned by Bailor Barrie, a non-resident of Sierra Leone, and reportedly served mixed residential and commercial purposes, as per initial reports and eyewitness accounts. As of now, six people have been rescued from the debris, while eight confirmed fatalities have occurred, comprising three adult males, two adult females, and three children—two girls and one boy—each under five years old. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has reported that more individuals are still trapped under the rubble, with some of them capable of communicating their locations to the rescuers. In light of the critical nature of the situation, the NDMA, in collaboration with the Freetown City Council (FCC) and several other organizations, has mobilized two private cranes to support ongoing rescue operations. The NDMA and its partners...

Genevieve Nnaji, the first Nollywood billionaire, is a highly acclaimed actress in Africa. Her 2018 movie, Lionheart, was acquired by Netflix for an impressive $3.5 million. Throughout her career, Genevieve has been compensated generously for her talent, receiving £95,000 for her role in the 2011 film, The Mirror Boy, and $25,000 for her part in the 2010 movie, Ije: The Journey. In addition to her acting earnings, Genevieve has been a sought-after brand ambassador, securing lucrative endorsement deals. She had an £80,000 partnership with Lux in 2004 and a $100,000 endorsement deal with Range Rover Evoque in 2012. In 2014, she signed agreements with Etisalat, Polo, and other notable brands, earning a total of $82,000 and $41,000 respectively. She has also collaborated with Luna Milk, MUD Cosmetics, Amstel Malt, Omo Detergent, and Pronto Beverage. Genevieve's success extends beyond the entertainment industry, as she recently completed the construction of her multi-billion naira est...