Kono Writers Association -KONWA
CURRENT AFFAIRS-KONO
Meet The KonWA Team
Sahr Isaac Peterson
CEO & Founder of KonWA
Ibrahim Y. Fofana
Secretary General
Alfred Tamba Foday
Organising Secretary
Mohamed Fofana
PRO
Edward S. Kemoh
Aladura Apostle Bona Senior Secondary School Principal Donates Learning Materials to KoNSU Summer Lessons.
By: Sahr Isaac Peterson.
Kono, Sierra Leone - In a bid to promote education, foster solidarity, and enhance empowerment among students, the Kono Students' Union (KoNSU) has opened its doors to summer lessons.
Aimed at providing additional educational support to students, the initiative has gained significant momentum, with students from various colleges participating actively. In a remarkable act of generosity, Mr. Paul Kebbie, the principal of Aladura Apostle Bona Senior Secondary School, made a valuable contribution by donating learning materials to the KoNSU Summer Lessons' Tutorial Committee.
The KoNSU Summer Lessons, which commenced on July 15th and is set to continue until August 31st, has become a vital platform for students to consolidate their knowledge and bridge any learning gaps. The program offers a diverse range of subjects and topics, including mathematics, English language, science, and social studies. By providing these educational opportunities during the summer break, KoNSU aims to empower students and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel academically.
On Monday, August 7th, Mr. Paul Kebbie, a well-respected figure in Kono's educational community, visited the KoNSU Summer Lessons center to contribute to the students' learning experience.
Recognizing the importance of providing adequate learning resources, Mr. Kebbie donated a variety of learning materials, including textbooks, stationery, and reference materials.
The gesture was received with gratitude and appreciation by both the KoNSU Tutorial Committee and the participating students.
Mr. Kebbie & KONSU Reps.
New Leone, 4th Weakest Globally
By: Sahr Isaac Peterson.
Sierra Leone’s legal tender, the Leone has been ranked as the fourth weakest currency in the world.
The ranking, by Forbes, was based on the amount of U.S. dollars that will buy one unit of each currency.
With an exchange rate of 1 Leone equating to 0.000057 dollars, or $1 equaling 17,665 Sierra Leone Leones in May 2023 according to Forbes currency converter, the country’s currency faces significant challenges on the global financial stage.
The value of a country’s currency is often an indicator of its economic strength and stability. Unfortunately, Sierra Leone’s legal tender has been negatively affected by various factors, including high inflation, economic weaknesses, and substantial debt burdens. These issues have contributed to the devaluation of the currency, making it one of the weakest in the world.
Observers point to several key factors that have hampered Sierra Leone’s currency. The country continues to grapple with the aftermath of a devastating Ebola outbreak in 2015, as well as the remnants of a previous civil war. These events have left a lasting impact on the nation’s economy and have hindered its ability to recover fully.
The World Bank, acknowledging the difficulties faced by Sierra Leone, emphasizes that the country’s economic development has been hindered by both global and domestic shocks. It is clear that the path to economic stability and a stronger currency will require comprehensive efforts and reforms to address these underlying issues.
Top three on the list of the world’s weakest countries include the Iranian Rial (IRR), Vietnamese Dong (VND), and Laotian Kip (LAK.) See full list here.
