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By Hassan Gbassay Koroma (Intern, SLRSA) Following Sierra Leone’s official deposit of its instrument of ratification of the African Road Safety Charter, the Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), James Baggie Bio, has affirmed the Authority’s readiness to implement the Charter and improve road safety nationwide. He made this assurance at

Brotherhood Organization Launches NLe 500,000 Youth Fund for Skills Training By Mackie M. Jalloh Fourah Bay woke up on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with hope—and by the close of day, that hope had transformed into something tangible: a community determined to chart a new course for its youth. The much-anticipated Fourah Bay Youth Forum, organized

By: Mariama Bundu Teach Every Nation (TEN) West Africa successfully held its West Africa Impact Conference from September 2–5, 2025, at the City of Christ, Kondie Farm, Lumley, Freetown. The gathering brought together pastors, church leaders, and believers under the theme: “Exponential Growth: Multiplication and Enlargement – The Sacrifice, Strategy and Success.” Founded in 2013

By: Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah Tejan Ayoub Joaque has emerged as a resilient force in Sierra Leone’s socio-economic and human rights landscape, with a career spanning over two decades of dedicated service to community development, rural transformation, and media advocacy. Beginning his journey in 2005 as a finance officer for Talented Young People Everywhere (TYPE),

By: Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah The recent transfer of Local Unit Commander (LUC) Bob Mansaray from Kambia to Kenema has sparked a wave of public appreciation from residents of Kambia District, many of whom have praised his impactful and professional approach to policing. Over his tenure, LUC Mansaray built a reputation as a committed and

By Amb. George Sesay, Global Peace Chain Ambassador Sierra Leone today stands at a crossroads. For decades, our nation has wrestled with the burdens of post-conflict recovery, economic setbacks, and social challenges that weigh heavily on our communities. Yet, in the midst of these trials, Sierra Leone is also witnessing a renewal of international recognition,

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a decisive step toward transforming its energy landscape, Sierra Leone has officially broken ground on a 150-megawatt (MW) multi-fuel combined cycle power plant at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown. The project, hailed as one of the nation’s most significant infrastructure initiatives in decades, promises not only to increase electricity supply but

By Mackie M. Jalloh In Sierra Leone, where public trust in state institutions has often been fragile, one organization has steadily redefined expectations. The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), once met with skepticism and doubt, is now widely regarded as a cornerstone of social protection in the country. For thousands of citizens, the

By Mackie M. Jalloh When we speak of resilience in the 21st century, we cannot ignore the twin crises reshaping our societies: climate change and conflict. Both strike at the core of human survival, disrupting livelihoods, destroying communities, and threatening future generations. Yet, as H.E. Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and