GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF FINANCE PRESS RELEASE The International Monetary Fund Approves Sierra Leone's Economic Performance Under the Extended Credit Facility Programme on 5th June 2023 The Ministry of Finance. in collaboration with the Bank of Sierra Leone and the National Revenue Authority, wish to inform the general public that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has, on 5" June 2023, approved the Economic Performance Programme of the Government of Sierra Leone, which will trigger immediate disbursement of about US$20.8 million. It is worth noting that the global economy is currently facing challenges occasioned by unprecedented overlapping multiple crises severely impacting all countries' economic fabric. These crises have manifested into high inflation, depreciation of currencies, deteriorating external accounts, high-interest rates and rising debt levels and vulnerabilities. The crisis has also wo
Makeni Nursing A Revolutionary Singer And Activist
By Richmond B Tholley
Of recent, there has been growing concern by young people in Sierra Leone to have a say in the affairs and governance of their country.
While the majority of the youths chose to take to the streets, like taking drugs, and violence against their future, others choose the path of music and advocacy for the common good of society.
In the Northern part of Sierra Leone, Abdul Benjamin Koroma whose stage name is ( A B K the Inspirational) is a young activist who sings music of inspirational quotes mainly on good governance, democracy and human rights.
The young activist is the chairman of Help Save Lives, a community-based organization that is advocating for children in the Northern province, and he's also the Founder and CEO of the Young Lives Foundation Movement (YLFM).
Born in Tane Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, ABK believes in equality and justice in every aspect of humanity.
In his first song titled "Democracy", ABK emphasises the need for peace in the country and how everyone must work for the betterment of the nation. Having challenges in so many ways, the young singer is calling on like-minded Sierra Leoneans for support.
He recently releases three vocal videos with motivational words to the nation before the song on the 25th of April 2023.
Though he sings the music for a while, he just patiently waits until the right time when both politician and the people speak together.
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