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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On August 29, 2025, the management team of Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of African Global Logistics (AGL), provided an insightful update to local editors regarding their commitment to improving operations within Sierra Leone’s port system. Captain Fabjanko Kokan, Country Manager of FTL and Regional Manager for AGL in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia,
Somerset, New Jersey, USA – Saturday, August 23, 2025 – The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) marked a memorable gathering in the United States as its Deputy National Chairman, Robert Kondema Kargbo, addressed the annual North America New Jersey Chapter Cookout. The event, attended by a large turnout of party members, supporters, and distinguished guests
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Clinetown, where economic hardship often dictates the future of many children, a new wave of hope is rising. The Clinetown Educational Organization Sierra Leone (CEO SL), under the visionary leadership of Yasin Bah, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to secure the future of vulnerable girls through education.
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In Sierra Leone’s social security sector, Mohamed Fouad Daboh, Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), is setting new benchmarks for efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation. Since taking leadership, Daboh has transformed NASSIT from a bureaucratic institution into a dynamic organization that safeguards the future of Sierra Leonean
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Orange Sierra Leone and Orange Money SL Ltd have uncovered a case of financial fraud involving a group of agency contract workers, including Field Sales Agents (FSAs), suspected of manipulating customer credentials without consent. The investigation revealed that this misconduct was detected during a routine internal audit, because of their internal control systems. Their systems
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a significant diplomatic move, Her Excellency First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio and His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio departed Freetown International Airport for an official visit to the United Kingdom, marking another chapter in Sierra Leone’s evolving engagement with global partners. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral
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By Mackie M. Jalloh The recent questioning of Thomas Dixon, Editor of the New Age Newspaper and Chairman of the Guild of Newspaper Editors, under the Cyber Security and Crime Act of 2022, has reignited debate over press freedom in Sierra Leone. Dixon was summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following a complaint from
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