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By Mackie M. Jalloh His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, and the First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, have once again demonstrated their continued solidarity with Muslim communities across the country through their annual Ramadan food distribution initiative. This year’s gesture, coordinated through JMB and Associates, reached the Bombali

By Marion (Rion) Bangura On 2nd March 2026, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, in her dual capacity as First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), attended the 10113th Meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The session, convened under

By Marion (Rion) Bangura The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) continues to set the benchmark for social protection and financial security in Sierra Leone under the dynamic leadership of its Director-General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh. Over the past several years, NASSIT has evolved into a pivotal institution, safeguarding the welfare of thousands of workers

BAF Poised to Transform Women’s Lives By Musa Conteh and Day Break The Build Africa Foundation (BAF) has officially launched its Self-Reliance Project, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women through practical skills training and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The event brought together development partners, community leaders, and beneficiaries to witness the unveiling of a program

By Marion (Rion) Bangura The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH) has announced a major partnership aimed at transforming service delivery across the country’s hospitality sector. Speaking on Thursday 26th February 2026 at the Country Lodge Hotel, Hill Station, SLAH President John Shallop disclosed that the association has concluded eight months of negotiations with AGiR

By Marion (Rion) Bangura The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) on Friday, 27th February 2026, officially certified its members in the Eastern Province during a well-attended ceremony in Kenema, marking another milestone in the association’s expansion and institutional consolidation since its establishment in 2022. The event brought together broadcasters, journalists, station managers, and media regulators

By Marion (Rion) Bangura The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has strengthened its nationwide operational capacity with the commissioning of eleven new vehicles and nine motorbikes, a strategic move aimed at enhancing service delivery, efficiency, and responsiveness to members and pensioners across Sierra Leone. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, 24th February 2026,

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has concluded a comprehensive two-day Annual Performance Review for Heads of Station across the country, reaffirming its institutional commitment to accountability, operational efficiency, and strengthened service delivery nationwide. The high-level review session, held at the Authority’s headquarters on Kissy Road in Freetown, brought together

By Mackie M. Jalloh At a time when internal political debates continue to shape the future of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), the First Lady of the Republic, Fatima Maada Bio, has delivered a firm yet principled reminder to party faithful: the Constitution of the party must remain the ultimate guide for conduct, leadership

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that the intensifying military confrontation could severely disrupt global energy markets, trade corridors, and food supply chains, with far-reaching consequences for Africa and other vulnerable regions. In a statement