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BY: Mahamood Fofana The Muslim Students Association of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST Muslim Jamaat) Makeni Campus, successfully hosted its first-ever Inter-Faculty Quranic Memorisation Competition on Saturday, 4th July 2026, bringing together students from various faculties in a celebration of faith, knowledge, and devotion to the Holy Quran. Delivering the

By Mackie M. Jalloh On the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, the Indigo Center for Justice stepped beyond conference rooms and public awareness campaigns to engage directly with one of society’s most marginalized groups people living with substance use disorders. Rather than simply marking the

By Marion Rion Bangura The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has remained one of Sierra Leone’s most important public institutions, playing a vital role in promoting financial security and social protection for workers across the country. Since its establishment, NASSIT has consistently demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of employees in both

By Mackie M. Jalloh The drive to reduce road crashes and improve transport safety across West Africa received a significant boost after the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) formalized a long term strategic partnership designed to strengthen cooperation, share expertise, and enhance road safety management across the

By Marion Rion Bangura The First Lady of Sierra Leone reaffirmed the critical role of the country’s diaspora in shaping national development as she joined hundreds of Sierra Leoneans in Edmonton, Alberta, for a Town Hall meeting aimed at strengthening engagement between the Government and citizens living abroad. The meeting, organized by the Sierra Leone

By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone is preparing to welcome West African leaders for a landmark diplomatic event as the country gears up to host the ECOWAS Summit on 17 July 2026 at Lungi in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country’s regional and international engagement, as

By Mackie M. Jalloh A strong call for collective responsibility, prevention, and vigilance against drug abuse and illicit trafficking dominated this year’s commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, as Africa Global Logistics (AGL), through its subsidiary Freedom Terminal Limited, brought together government officials, security agencies, port stakeholders, and members of

By Mackie M. Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone is moving ahead with plans to increase electricity generation from the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Power Station by an additional 50 megawatts, describing the initiative as a major step toward addressing the country’s long-standing electricity supply challenges. The President made the