They Were Simply Doing Their Jobs

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They Were Simply Doing Their Jobs

ICASL cleared both the Former Auditor-General and her Deputy of wrongdoing. The Auditor-General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce, and the Deputy Auditor-General, Mr. Tamba Momoh of the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL), were simply doing their jobs. According to the ICASL, Taylor-Pearce and Mr. Momoh "acted in the public's best interest, upheld professional standards, and adhered to international auditing standards and guidelines."

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch Passports Under New Alliance

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch Passports Under New Alliance

Mali says the Alliance of Sahel States comprising itself, Burkina Faso, and Niger, will introduce new biometric passports to reflect the new union as part of their withdrawal from a West African bloc in favor of a new Sahel alliance after military leaders seized power in all three countries.

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African Renaissance Retreat

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African Renaissance Retreat

With a youthful population poised to drive economic innovation, Africa stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. In a world where connectivity is key, Africa seeks to leverage its uniqueness for growth and development. Recognizing the need for collaboration across sectors, the Retreat calls for unified efforts to harness Africa's strengths and resources. By fostering dialogue and action, the event aims to pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

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Africa Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

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Africa Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want

Agenda 2063 encapsulates not only Africa’s Aspirations for the Future but also identifies key Flagship Programmes that can boost Africa’s economic growth and development and lead to the rapid transformation of the continent.

African Union (AU)
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Liberia: President BoaKai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung Declared Assets Publicly

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Liberia: President BoaKai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung Declared Assets Publicly

Transparency strengthens public trust and underscores unyielding dedication to rooting corruption and fostering a climate of openness and accountability, signaling an era of responsible and conscientious leadership. The law only says public officers should declare their assets; they don't need to make them public.

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University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Ltd., Accra

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University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Ltd., Accra

The University of Ghana Medical Centre is a quaternary medical and scientific research center located at the University of Ghana in Accra Campus. It is the most advanced medical facility in West Africa. The new 617-bed medical center is designed to provide advanced medical services in medicine, teaching, and research to the sub-region and beyond.

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The Life and Times of Malawi's VP Saulos Chilima

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The Life and Times of Malawi's VP Saulos Chilima

Saulos Chilima, a father of two, served as Malawi's vice president from 2014 until his death on June 10, 2024. The father of two died in an aircraft crash on his way to represent the government at the burial of former Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara, who died three days earlier.

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First Black Woman to Earn a U-M Robotics PhD

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First Black Woman to Earn a U-M Robotics PhD

On Saturday, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi spoke at the University of Michigan College of Engineering Graduate Ceremony. She is the first Black woman to earn a U-M Robotics PhD at the University of Michigan. Born to Nigerian immigrant parents, she came to U-M's mechanical engineering PhD program decorated with academic honors-such as her MVP award from the University of Illinois' Pi Tau Sigma chapter.

Credit: University of Michigan Robotics Department
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Foreign Airlines Conspiring To Cut Us Off Lagos—London Route

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Foreign Airlines Conspiring To Cut Us Off Lagos—London Route

Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, has raised the alarm over the alleged conspiracy by foreign governments to frustrate his airline out of business. He alleged the airline was being segregated, calling on the Nigerian government to do more to ensure the operation is sustained.

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Kenya Says First 'Visa-free' Tourists Arrive In Country

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Kenya Says First 'Visa-free' Tourists Arrive In Country

The government's immigration services department said the "maiden visa-free arrivals" landed in Nairobi from Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa and more were expected to touch down in the coming days.

This article is By AFP - Agence France Presse; January 5, 2024.

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African Countries Address Liquidity Pressures

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African Countries Address Liquidity Pressures

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened a meeting between African Finance Ministers, the Africa Private Sector Working Group, and African Union (AU) Special Envoy on COVID-19 as the search continues for solutions to ensure African economies enjoy continued market access and meet their private sector debt service obligations.

The meeting aimed at finding new financing solutions, and provide additional resources for countries to mitigate the impact of the ongoing, COVID-19 pandemic.

By Benson Afful

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Sierra Leone Heads ECOWAS Parliament

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Sierra Leone Heads ECOWAS Parliament

Hon. Sidie Mohammed Tunis, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament

The election of Hon Tunis marks the first time that Sierra Leone is occupying the position of Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament since its establishment in 2002. The Speaker promised to assist the ECOWAS Commission in its integrated economic activities by providing the much-needed oversight in the areas of industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, youth empowerment, and monetary and financial issues.

By Sylvester Samba

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Air Senegal to launch Geneva and London; Milan, Madrid, Rome next?

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Air Senegal to launch Geneva and London; Milan, Madrid, Rome next?

Abidjan, Bamako, Banjul, Bissau, Conakry, Freetown, Nouakchott, and Praia are available over Dakar on a two-way basis, with connections within about two hours in both directions. London – Freetown, for example, is a market of ~36,000 passengers, with timings as follows:

  • Freetown – Dakar: 1945 – 2230; Dakar – London: 0015 – 0625

  • London – Dakar: 0750 – 1405; Dakar – Freetown: 1600 – 1845

By Theo Edwards: Source: anna aero (airline network news and analysis)

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