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Founder of Tacugama Chimps Sanctuary appeals for gov’t protection

November 23, 2024

The government of Sierra Leone must take its responsible to protect Tacugama, Bala Amarasekaran, Founder and Programme Director of the...

Edwin Harris Jnr, GIABA DG, wants West African leaders to take hash measure that will deter cartels from taking over the region's governance. Image, Kemo Cham, ManoReporters

GIABA: Director General urges member states to declare state of emergency on drugs

by ManoReporters

November 22, 2024

By Kemo Cham The Director General of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Edwin Harris...

Sierra Leone: GIABA 42nd Technical Commission/Plenary opening ceremony (VIDEO)

by ManoReporters

November 22, 2024

The Inter-Government Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), is holding its Statutory Meeting this week in Sierra Leone. Sierra...

The Technical Commission/Plenary and Ministerial Committee Meeting is a biannual event that brings together the heads of Financial Intelligence agencies from the member countries, experts in financial crimes, regional and international partners to discuss progress and share experiences concerning challenges faced in implementing effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) measures. Image, Kemo Cham, ManoReporters.

GIABA: Sierra Leone hosts 42nd GIABA Technical Commission Meeting

by ManoReporters

November 21, 2024

By Kemo Cham The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) is holding its Statutory Meeting in the...

Pupils gather at the Pujehun District Council Hall for the Intern-Secndary School Quiz and Debating Competition. Image, Brima Sannoh, ManoReporters.

Sierra Leone: All-girl school triumphs in inter-secondary school quiz competition

by ManoReporters

November 20, 2024

By Brima Sannoh in Pujehun Fourteen-year-old Agnes Marfo Minah and 17-year-old Martha Mansaray, both from the Holy Rosary Secondary School...

A panoramic view of Sherbro Island. Image, Sherbro Alliance Partners.

Sherbro Island Echo-City: Octopus Energy kicks off renewable energy project

by ManoReporters

November 20, 2024

By Kemo Cham Hollywood actor Idris Elba’s dream of creating an echo-city in Sierra Leone is drawing closer to reality...

President Julius Maada Bio receives his Liberia counter, Joseph Boakai at State House in Freetown, Sierra Leone on 19th November, 2024. Image, Presidency of Liberia.

Liberia, Sierra Leone commit to improved bilateral relations

by ManoReporters

November 20, 2024

By Kemo Cham The leaders of Liberia and Sierra Leone have committed to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries...

Liberian President Joseph Boakai. Photo credit, Premium Times

Liberian President Joseph Boakai expected in Freetown

by ManoReporters

November 18, 2024

By ManoReporters Staff Writer Liberian President Joseph Boakai is expected to arrive in Freetown today, Monday 18th November, on his...

Sierra Leone: Tacugama hosts roundtable on investment in tourism sector

by ManoReporters

November 15, 2024

A delegation of international investors recently visited Sierra Leone to explore business opportunities in infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors. The...