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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold stride toward bridging the social security gap in Sierra Leone’s private sector, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) and the Sierra Leone Bar Association have united to champion pension inclusion for the country’s legal professionals. The two institutions hosted a pivotal one-day seminar on July 29, […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), the country’s oldest surviving political organization, stood at a pivotal crossroads during its 14th National Delegates’ Conference held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Aberdeen, Freetown. What might have once seemed a routine gathering of party faithful evolved into a powerful display of political introspection,

28th July 2025 Kissy Road-Freetown www.slrsa.gov.sl The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Baggie Bio, on Monday 28th July 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor Esq., to discuss strategic collaboration to enhance the safety and security of citizens across the

Orange Champions Tech Innovation in Sierra Leone By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country where access to technology and innovation is fast becoming a gateway to sustainable development, Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward shaping the future of digital entrepreneurship. Through its flagship innovation platform—the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)—the company is

By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Sierra Leone’s petroleum regulatory system, a quiet yet determined resilience is growing stronger with each passing day. At the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), an institution once plagued by inefficiencies, a silent yet fervent prayer now reverberates among its leadership and staff: “No weapon formed against our

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold and unprecedented move to redefine women’s healthcare in Africa, Sierra Leone has emerged as a continental trailblazer with the establishment of the Uterine Health Fund (UHF)—a pioneering initiative that aims to spotlight and tackle long-neglected uterine health conditions affecting millions of women across the continent. On July 25th,

By Mackie M. Jalloh Under the visionary leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Dabor, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has undergone a remarkable transformation—modernizing its operations, improving the lives of pensioners, expanding national coverage, and restoring public confidence in Sierra Leone’s social security system. Once viewed with skepticism due to delays and