By Mackie M. Jalloh The Merck Foundation joined forces with several African and Asian First Ladies to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, highlighting more than a decade of programs focused on empowering women, supporting girls’ education, and addressing critical health challenges affecting women across developing countries.The celebration, which took place in Accra, Ghana on March […]
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More than three decades after the passing of Sierra Leone’s former President, Major General (Rtd) Joseph Saidu Momoh, his name continues to evoke strong memories of leadership, discipline, and national service. Today, that legacy is finding renewed expression through his sons, George Topps Momoh and J.S. Momoh Jr., who have quietly but firmly stepped forward—not
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By Mackie M. Jalloh A sharp political exchange has erupted between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) following public statements made by the Director of Communications at State House, Myk Berewa, during an interview on SLIK TV on Monday, 19 January 2026. The dispute, which has since
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Across Freetown, anger is no longer simmering—it is boiling. From Calaba Town to Goderich, from Wellington to Wilberforce, Jui and Waterloo, motorbike riders, keke operators, and private bike owners are united by a single grievance: Shalimar Trading Company’s iron grip on TVS motorbikes and spare parts has turned survival into a
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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) has intensified its call for national support following a solidarity visit to the burnt premises of Voice of Youth Radio 107.1 FM in Songo, a community radio station that was completely destroyed by fire on 9 January 2026. The inferno forced the station off air,
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Kadco is facing mounting public outrage and regulatory scrutiny following disturbing revelations surrounding the handling of large quantities of allegedly expired industrial ethanol at its Cline Town warehouse in Freetown. What initially appeared to be a routine consumer safety complaint has rapidly escalated into a full-blown public health controversy—one now raising
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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Orange Foundation has officially launched its 2026 Back-to-School Project in Kingtom, Freetown, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all children. The launch, which took place on [insert date], brought together government officials, community leaders, and the private sector in a symbolic show of collaboration to support
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By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has reaffirmed her commitment to faith, unity, and religious tolerance after attending the final day of the Great Redemption Crusade, an event that drew thousands of Christian faithful from across the country and beyond. Standing in fellowship with the Christian community, the
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His Excellency Brigadier General (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, commissioned and officially opened the NASSIT District Office in Moyamba on Friday, 16 January 2026. The epoch-making event brought together Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, Paramount Chiefs, Heads of Parastatals, the media, and other dignitaries from across the country. In his keynote
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By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) remain one of Sierra Leone’s most consequential public institutions, carrying the critical responsibility of protecting workers and retirees while contributing to national economic stability. In a country where social protection is central to inclusive development, NASSIT’s role cannot be overstated. Under the leadership
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