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By Marion (Rion) Bangura In a deliberate effort to recalibrate the role of journalism in national development, on Tuesday 31st March 2926, the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has concluded an intensive capacity building workshop aimed at strengthening peace centered reporting among media practitioners in Sierra Leone. The engagement, held in Freetown,

In a move that underscores the growing intersection between corporate influence and cultural preservation in Sierra Leone, Africell Sierra Leone has taken center stage in restoring one of the country’s most recognizable provincial monuments the Bo Clock Tower. The project, formally unveiled in a public ceremony in Bo City, signals a deliberate shift by private

By Marion (Rion) Bangura A bold and provocative message attributed to Fatima Maada Bio has stirred intense public conversation ahead of a high profile gathering of alumni in Bo, placing issues of marriage, loyalty, and social identity squarely in the spotlight. The statement, widely circulated on social media and messaging platforms, appears to address so

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s social security landscape has been dramatically transformed under the exemplary leadership of Fuaad Daboh, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). Since taking the helm, DG Daboh has not only strengthened the institution’s operational efficiency but has also elevated NASSIT as a symbol of

By Foday Moriba Conteh In a move aimed at expanding digital financial access and strengthening participation in the global digital economy, Orange Money, in partnership with Zenith Bank Sierra Leone and Mastercard, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, officially launched the Orange Money Mastercard. The launch ceremony took place at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown and

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has taken a decisive step toward addressing one of its most persistent public safety challenges road traffic fatalities by formally aligning itself with continental standards under the African Union framework. The country’s ratification of the African Road Safety Charter signals a strategic policy shift, placing road safety firmly within

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has taken another calculated step toward consolidating its presence within West Africa’s financial architecture, as Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the new headquarters of WAICA Reinsurance Corporation (WAICA Re) in Hill Station, Freetown. The commissioning ceremony, held on March 31, 2026, signals more than the completion of a physical

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Reporters Union has formally received its updated 2025 Constitution, marking a major step in enhancing internal governance, accountability, and the protection of journalists across the country. The revised framework is expected to guide the union’s operations, electoral processes, and membership management while reinforcing transparency and professional standards. The

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has taken a firm diplomatic stance on the global stage, aligning itself with a coalition of African and Caribbean nations in support of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that elevates the transatlantic slave trade to what proponents describe as the most egregious crime in human history. The move

By Mariama Bundu In a significant intervention aimed at strengthening vulnerable households and improving children’s access to education, Street Child of Sierra Leone has disbursed over NLe 6.5 million to 3,606 caregivers across the country. The initiative marks one of the organization’s most extensive financial support efforts in recent months, targeting families at the frontline