Bottom United Family Bakery Opens in Fourah Bay Community By Mackie M. Jalloh Fourah Bay has proudly welcomed one of its most remarkable additions yet — the Bottom United Family Bakery, officially opened on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The bakery, owned by a true son of the soil, Abu Gibril Cole, is already making waves […]
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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By Mackie M. Jalloh With just days to go before one of the most anticipated youth gatherings in Freetown, the excitement in Fourah Bay is unmistakable. Streets buzz with conversations, and young people are already preparing speeches, presentations, and project pitches that could redefine their futures. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the historic Laura Dove
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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.
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Accra, Ghana – Friday, August 29, 2025 – The Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWAA) welcomed Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, to its Accra headquarters on Thursday, August 28, for an engagement that opened fresh discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing role in transforming healthcare across
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Over the last few years, Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has steadily transformed itself into one of the most reliable and impactful public institutions in the country. What was once viewed with skepticism by ordinary Sierra Leoneans has today become a system that millions depend on for
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