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How Infertility Stigma Threatens Women’s Lives and Mental Health In the quiet consulting rooms of Freetown’s maternity hospitals and the remote clinics of rural chiefdoms, a silent crisis unfolds daily. Infertility in Sierra Leone is rarely treated merely as a medical challenge; it is frequently weaponized as a social curse, a moral failure, and a […]

SLRSA Mandates Rigorous Vehicle Inspections By Mackie M. Jalloh The bustling ports and entryways of Sierra Leone are witnessing a profound shift in how transportation standards are governed. In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding lives and reshaping the nation’s transit landscape, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has officially rolled out a comprehensive,

Lahai Sets New Standard at NAYCOM By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM) has highlighted a year of remarkable institutional reforms, youth empowerment and strategic growth under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai, as the Commission presented its One Year Transformational Leadership Gains Report during a press briefing in Freetown. Addressing journalists,

Bampia James Bundu Elected National Chairman By Marion Rion Bangura The air is thick with jubilation across the chapters of the Commoners Club Sierra Leone. The results are in, and the choice is both decisive and inspiring. Bampia James Bundu, a man whose name is synonymous with dedication and community spirit, has been overwhelmingly elected

First Lady Fatima Bio Praises Visionary Leadership By Mackie M. Jalloh The morning sun cast a brilliant golden glow over Tower Hill, illuminating the majestic facade of the Parliament building in Freetown. The air was electric, filled with a palpable sense of anticipation and national pride. Dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, and

By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone is turning to emergency trade financing and external support to shield consumers from rising commodity prices and supply disruptions as the government grapples with the economic consequences of the global oil crisis. The latest intervention includes a US$60 million trade finance facility secured from the Arab Bank for Economic

By Mackie M. Jalloh Bampia James Bundu has formally declared his ambition to serve as National Chairman of Commoners Club Sierra Leone, presenting a leadership vision centred on unity, member welfare, institutional growth, mentorship and stronger collaboration across the Club’s national structure. In his application addressed to the Secretary of the Commoners National Advisory Council

By Marion Rion Bangura The Government of Sierra Leone is intensifying efforts to modernise the public service and expand technical skills training, with authorities announcing new digital systems for civil servants and renewed measures to make Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) more responsive to labour-market demands. The reforms were outlined during the Government’s

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone and Gabon are moving to give fresh momentum to their bilateral relations, with the two countries agreeing to establish a more structured framework for cooperation in key areas including trade, agriculture, natural resources, maritime security and governance. The commitment emerged from high level discussions between Sierra Leonean President Julius

By Marion Rion Bangura For years, owning a home remained a distant aspiration for Kenema resident Abu Fomba. That dream has now taken a remarkable turn after he emerged as the winner of Mercury International Sierra Leone Limited’s nationwide “Win Your Dream House” promotion. Fomba has been handed the keys to a fully furnished two-bedroom