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MRCG Raises Alarm Over Journalists’ Welfare

By Mackie M. Jalloh Journalists across Sierra Leone continue to work under precarious and often degrading conditions that threaten not only their personal welfare but also the independence and credibility of the media sector, according to a new study released by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG). The study paints a troubling picture of a […]

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First Lady Applauds Landmark Female Leadership in Moyamba

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has described the inauguration of a female Chiefdom Speaker in Moyamba District as a historic milestone for women’s leadership and traditional governance in the country, reaffirming her long-standing commitment to promoting women’s participation in decision-making at all levels of society. The First Lady

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ECOWAS Warns Against Breaching Venezuela’s Territorial Integrity

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a carefully worded response to the evolving political and security situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, positioning itself as a strong advocate for international law, national sovereignty, and peaceful dialogue at a time of rising global tension. In a statement

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Orange Money Officially Hands Over Soba Kaiba Winning Items to Lucky Customers

Orange Money has officially handed over prizes to winners of its popular Soba Kaiba promotion, bringing smiles, excitement, and renewed trust among customers across the country. The colorful handover ceremony celebrated real people winning life-changing prizes simply by using Orange Money services. One of the biggest winners, Mohammed Bah, walked away with a brand-new Keh

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NRA Rolls Out ‘Waka Fine’ Tax Buses

In a bold move to rethink how citizens engage with taxation, the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has rolled out an unconventional but highly visible public education initiative by launching six newly branded public buses under its flagship ‘Waka Fine’ campaign. The initiative represents a shift from traditional tax sensitization methods toward more people-centered and everyday

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NASSIT & The Promise of Secure Retirement

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country still navigating the long-term effects of conflict, economic shocks, and fragile livelihoods, few institutions have quietly but consistently played a stabilizing role in the lives of workers like the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). Established to safeguard the future of Sierra Leone’s workforce, NASSIT has become

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Njala University Honours Africell CEO

Njala University has conferred a prestigious honorary award on Mr. Shadi Gerjawi, Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to higher education, digital innovation, and national development. The honour highlights the growing role of private-sector leadership in strengthening Sierra Leone’s academic and technological landscape. The award was presented during

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Hands Off Our Girls…

First Lady Fatima Bio Marks Seven Years of Impact By Mackie M. Jalloh Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), has joined fellow African First Ladies in celebrating the far-reaching achievements of Sierra Leone’s Hands Off

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Sierra Leone Secures $129m U.S. Health Partnership

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone and the United States have signed a far-reaching five-year health cooperation agreement valued at more than $129 million, marking one of the most significant bilateral health partnerships the country has entered into in recent years. The agreement, which will run from 2026 to 2030, is designed to confront persistent

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