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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a striking showcase of Sierra Leone’s growing manufacturing strength, MR Distillers and One Africa took center stage at the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s Bintu Mani International Conference, reaffirming their reputation as pioneers in local food production. The event, held at a distinguished venue and attended by government officials, investors,

By Mariama Bundu Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah, joined global leaders including President Emmanuel Macron of France, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania, and President Maia Sandu of Moldova at the International Conference on Information Integrity and

How Corruption Steals Africa’s Future By Mackie M. Jalloh Across Africa, corruption has become a silent pandemic — invisible yet devastating, eroding the foundations of democracy, crippling economies, and strangling the promise of a generation. In Sierra Leone, as in many parts of the continent, the cost of corruption is measured not merely in stolen

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has renewed calls for stronger protections for journalists and accountability for crimes committed against members of the press, as the country joined the global commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 3rd, 2025. In a powerful statement

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold step toward strengthening financial inclusion across Sierra Leone, AfriMoney, in partnership with Cell-lo Africa, has officially launched ABOP Loan, a groundbreaking micro-loan service that enables subscribers to borrow money directly through their AfriMoney wallets. The product, unveiled at Africell’s headquarters, symbolizes a new phase in digital financial empowerment—bringing

By Mackie M. Jalloh At a time when global energy markets are shifting and Africa continues to grapple with fuel dependency, the Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, has made a compelling case for continental collaboration. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025 in Lagos,

By Mariama Bundu The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, positioning itself as one of Sierra Leone’s most dynamic and people-centered public institutions. Under the visionary leadership of Director-General Mohamed Fuad Daboh, NASSIT has moved beyond its traditional role as a pension administrator to become a

By Mackie M. Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has stepped into the heart of Sierra Leone’s drug crisis with a renewed call for compassion, accountability, and national action, following a deeply emotional visit to the Government’s Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Hastings. His visit exposed both the human cost and the systemic failures surrounding the “kush”