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Senate Organization Signs MoU with DSTI to Promote Youth Digital Empowerment

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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a landmark move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda, the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), under the Office of the President, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Senate Organization, a dynamic community-based group based in Fourah Bay, Freetown. The agreement, officially sealed on October […]

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Government Unveils $180 Million Water Projects to Boost National Access

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By Mariama Bundu The Sierra Leone government has unveiled two landmark water initiatives designed to revolutionize access to clean and safe drinking water across the country. The announcement came during the Civic Day Series USA Edition, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE), where the Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation,

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DG Daboh Steers NASSIT Toward Modernization and National Progress

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By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) have, over the past few years, emerged as one of Sierra Leone’s most impactful public institutions — a symbol of reform, innovation, and national development. Under the visionary leadership of its Director General, Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, the institution has not only strengthened its

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Africell, Guild of Newspaper Editors Strengthen Alliance for Media & Digital Growth

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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a renewed effort to foster a stronger relationship between the private sector and the media, Africell Sierra Leone has engaged with the Guild of Newspaper Editors – Sierra Leone (GoNE-SL) to explore ways of deepening collaboration, promoting responsible journalism, and advancing digital innovation in the country’s media landscape. The engagement,

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First Lady Fatima Bio Prioritizes Uterine Health as a Development Issue

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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold call for comprehensive women’s health reform, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has positioned uterine health as a critical issue for national development, human rights, and social equity. Speaking at a series of engagements aimed at advancing women’s reproductive wellbeing, she emphasized that conditions such as

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SLRSA Partners With Standards Bureau To Regulate Vehicle Spare Parts Importation

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www.slrsa.gov.slKissy Road-Freetown1st October, 2025 The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) have officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the quality assurance and safety standards of vehicle spare parts imported into the country. This collaborative move marks a significant step forward in improving road safety, reducing

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NPRA Boss Welcomes New NP Sierra Leone CEO

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The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has officially welcomed the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NPSL), Mr. Mohamed S. Kanu, at the NPRA’s head office in the British Council Building, Tower Hill, Freetown. During the courtesy visit, DG Koroma expressed

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NASSIT Boss Champions African Social Security Growth with AFC Partnership

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New York, USA – In a move that underscores Sierra Leone’s rising voice in shaping Africa’s economic and social security future, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The ceremony took place on September

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World Bank & IMF Hails President Bio’s Economic Reforms in Sierra Leone

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By Mackie M. Jalloh Washington, USA – At the heart of this year’s international financial meetings, Sierra Leone found itself in the spotlight as World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva both offered rare, public praise for the country’s economic progress. Their commendations were directed at the leadership of His Excellency

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