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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) has intensified its call for national support following a solidarity visit to the burnt premises of Voice of Youth Radio 107.1 FM in Songo, a community radio station that was completely destroyed by fire on 9 January 2026. The inferno forced the station off air, […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Orange Foundation has officially launched its 2026 Back-to-School Project in Kingtom, Freetown, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all children. The launch, which took place on [insert date], brought together government officials, community leaders, and the private sector in a symbolic show of collaboration to support

By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has reaffirmed her commitment to faith, unity, and religious tolerance after attending the final day of the Great Redemption Crusade, an event that drew thousands of Christian faithful from across the country and beyond. Standing in fellowship with the Christian community, the

His Excellency Brigadier General (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, commissioned and officially opened the NASSIT District Office in Moyamba on Friday, 16 January 2026. The epoch-making event brought together Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, Paramount Chiefs, Heads of Parastatals, the media, and other dignitaries from across the country. In his keynote

By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) remain one of Sierra Leone’s most consequential public institutions, carrying the critical responsibility of protecting workers and retirees while contributing to national economic stability. In a country where social protection is central to inclusive development, NASSIT’s role cannot be overstated. Under the leadership

By Hon. Chernor Bah Minister of Information and Civic Education In every democracy, there are moments when citizens begin to feel distant from those who govern them—and moments when that distance is deliberately closed. For Sierra Leone, 2025 will be remembered as the year we consciously reclaimed the public square. It was a year defined

By Foday Moriba Conteh Orange Sierra Leone has on Monday 5th January, 2026 officially welcomed its new Chief Executive Officer, Madam Aicha Toure, during a well-attended ceremony held at the company’s headquarters at Hill Station, Freetown. Madam Toure was accompanied by the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, and received a warm welcome from

By Mackie M. Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has demonstrated continued support for retired members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) with a donation of NLe500,000 to the Association for Welfare and Advocacy of Retired Military Officers (AWARMO), a body dedicated to improving the welfare of retired military personnel and their families.

By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has earned international recognition following her feature in the 27th edition of Women in Leadership Magazine, a globally respected publication known for spotlighting women whose leadership has reshaped societies and influenced policy across continents. The feature places Dr. Bio among a distinguished