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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

In a strategic partnership fueled by the World Bank support, the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) is significantly enhancing the Port Loko City Council’s capacity to deliver on environmental sanitation and protection through the implementation of the Green Public Works program. This collaboration falls under Component Three of the Productive Social Safety Net and

By Mackie M. Jalloh The longstanding border dispute over Yenga, a village in Sierra Leone’s Kailahun District, has once again drawn regional attention. On Friday, August 29, 2025, a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) embarked on a fact-finding mission to assess the situation firsthand. The mission, led by Hon.