Sierra Leone’s Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Receives 2024 German Africa Prize
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The German Africa Foundation has honored Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with the 2024 German Africa Prize, recognizing her as an “inspiration” for her innovative sustainability initiatives in the capital over the past six years. Aki-Sawyerr, often referred to as a powerhouse, has implemented numerous improvements, transforming Freetown into a…
