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Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej Champions Women’s Empowerment

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By Mackie M. Jalloh Across Africa and parts of Asia, conversations around women’s empowerment, healthcare access, girls’ education, and social inclusion are increasingly being shaped by the work of Rasha Kelej, a prominent advocate whose initiatives continue to influence lives at both policy and grassroots levels.As Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation and President of […]

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To sustainably finance Africa’s health systems…

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ECA Executive Secretary calls for bold action “Health is not expenditure; it is investment – in people, in productivity and in prosperity,” said Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), as he opened the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Health Financing, on the margins of the 58th Session of the Conference of

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Merck Foundation Celebrates Women’s Day

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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Merck Foundation joined forces with several African and Asian First Ladies to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, highlighting more than a decade of programs focused on empowering women, supporting girls’ education, and addressing critical health challenges affecting women across developing countries.The celebration, which took place in Accra, Ghana on March

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Momoh’s Sons Step Forward to Uphold a National Legacy

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More than three decades after the passing of Sierra Leone’s former President, Major General (Rtd) Joseph Saidu Momoh, his name continues to evoke strong memories of leadership, discipline, and national service. Today, that legacy is finding renewed expression through his sons, George Topps Momoh and J.S. Momoh Jr., who have quietly but firmly stepped forward—not

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APC’s JS Momoh Jr Questions Berewa’s Development Statistics

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By Mackie M. Jalloh A sharp political exchange has erupted between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) following public statements made by the Director of Communications at State House, Myk Berewa, during an interview on SLIK TV on Monday, 19 January 2026. The dispute, which has since

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Bike & Keke Riders Strangled By Shalimar’s TVS Monopoly

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By Mackie M. Jalloh Across Freetown, anger is no longer simmering—it is boiling. From Calaba Town to Goderich, from Wellington to Wilberforce, Jui and Waterloo, motorbike riders, keke operators, and private bike owners are united by a single grievance: Shalimar Trading Company’s iron grip on TVS motorbikes and spare parts has turned survival into a

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Public Health Alarm: As Kadco’s Expired Alcohol Scandal Deepens

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By Mackie M. Jalloh Kadco is facing mounting public outrage and regulatory scrutiny following disturbing revelations surrounding the handling of large quantities of allegedly expired industrial ethanol at its Cline Town warehouse in Freetown. What initially appeared to be a routine consumer safety complaint has rapidly escalated into a full-blown public health controversy—one now raising

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Orange Foundation Launches Back-to-School Project in Kingtom

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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Orange Foundation has officially launched its 2026 Back-to-School Project in Kingtom, Freetown, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for all children. The launch, which took place on [insert date], brought together government officials, community leaders, and the private sector in a symbolic show of collaboration to support

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First Lady Fatima Bio Champions Faith, Unity at Great Redemption Crusade

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By Mackie M. Jalloh First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has reaffirmed her commitment to faith, unity, and religious tolerance after attending the final day of the Great Redemption Crusade, an event that drew thousands of Christian faithful from across the country and beyond. Standing in fellowship with the Christian community, the

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