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Nordic Africa Institute research broadens concept of forced migration
By Mattias Sköld, Sweden The term ‘forced migrant' is not limited to refugees in camps or political asylum seekers. NAI researcher Gudrun Sif Fridriksdottir (photo) is studying a group of middle-class Burundians who fled to neighbouring Rwanda t...


Rwanda to host 2022 World Circular Economy Forum in December
The World Circular Economy Forum (https://bit.ly/3ydYwtk) will, for the first time, take place on African soil in 2022, bringing together participants from around the world to absorb lessons from the continent and the wider global south toward build...


Guinea to develop seaside tourism
By Kade Camara, Director-General, Guinean Tourist Board, Conakry, Guinea In the Maldives, I (recently) participated in the World Summit on Community Tourism of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the company of Mrs. Saran Camara and Mr. Aliou...


Swedish writer and activist Lovette Jallow
Lovette Jallow , born July 19, 1984 in Gambia , is a Swedish activist in anti-racism. In August 2019, the Jallow Raoul Wallenberg Prize was awarded. She has written the book Black Vogue: The Nuances of Beauty and founded the organization Action for ...


World Bank says Sierra Leone's economy is recovering from COVID shock
Sierra Leone's real GDP growth is projected to average 4.4 percent during 2022-24, with contributions from mining and agriculture, and a partial recovery in tourism and manufacturing. However, the growth outlook faces significant downside risks and ...


APC and COPPP angry at MCC
When the Millennium Challenge Corporation team visited Sierra Leone last week to deepen the discussion on the country's compact program, they talked to civil society and other party leaders to sound their views on the country's progress. The APC an...


Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio engages Qatari investors
is Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio Monday engaged Qatari agencies, private companies and investors as part of efforts to attract more foreign direct investments to Sierra Leone. He stated that the resource-rich, peaceful and investor-frien...


Message from FBC-SU president
By Adama Sillah, President of Fourah Bay College Students Union Fretown, Sierra Leone I feel extremely grateful to have been honoured and awarded as one of the 50 most influential Sierra Leonean women two times in a row. This recognition means a l...


Greetings from Kabala Republic
By Alhaji Njie, Freetown, Sierra Leone Greetings from Kabala Republic, Sierra Leone. A great day with Project 1808, Inc students in Kabala as we embarked on Tree planting exercise and practical environmental education. Over a 1000 trees planted ra...


President Bio commissions health facilities in Falaba
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has on Thursday commissioned two upgraded basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities in Falaba, emphasising that people deserve better healthcare service delivery. “Today, I am pleased and h...



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