By Mackie M. Jalloh A sweeping new law intended to safeguard the welfare of Sierra Leone’s children has reignited one of the country’s most divisive debates — the question of whether the state should criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). President Julius Maada Bio this week signed the Child Rights Act 2024 into law, an event […]
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By Mariama Bundu In a vibrant display of intellect and patriotism, students from eight secondary schools in Bo District competed in an engaging Quiz and Debate Competition organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on Monday, October 13, 2025. The event, which formed part of activities marking this year’s Civic Day Series, sought
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By Mackie M. Jalloh A new wave of global data has cast an unsettling light on Sierra Leone’s emotional well-being, with two major international reports painting a grim picture of a nation weighed down by daily worry, emotional distress, and persistent unhappiness. According to Gallup’s State of the World’s Emotional Health report, Sierra Leone tops
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By Mahamood Fofanah Calls for greater inclusion of women in sports journalism dominated discussions as the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), in partnership with the Department of Human Kinetics and Sports at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, celebrated the certification of twelve journalists after completing an intensive two-week short course in
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By Sahrfoa Matturie At the University of Makeni, conversations around mental health took center stage as students, health professionals, and advocates gathered to confront one of Sierra Leone’s most overlooked challenges — access to mental health services during times of crisis. The dialogue, organized by SUCCEED Sierra Leone in partnership with the university’s Department of
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By Momodu Adams Bangura The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH), under the dynamic leadership of its National President, Mr. John Shallop, has earned widespread commendation for standing firmly behind Sierra Leone’s culinary ambassadors following their remarkable success at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) in Accra, Ghana. The chefs, who braved an arduous
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By Sahr Foa Mutturi 2025 scholarship beneficiaries and FTL/AGL Management The Country Representative of African Global Logistics (AGL) in Sierra Leone, Fabjan Kokan, has underscored the transformative power of education, describing it as “one of the strongest tools to change communities, nations, and the world.” Speaking during the donation of Le390,160 to 59 university students
The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has announced the temporary closure of its Wilkinson Road Branch, located at the Aberdeen Road Junction, starting Monday, 20th October 2025, to allow for comprehensive rehabilitation works aimed at improving the branch’s safety, efficiency, and overall service delivery environment. The closure, the bank emphasized, is part of SLCB’s ongoing
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By: Mariama Bundu In a significant step toward creating safer academic spaces, SEND Sierra Leone recently conducted a one-day training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) for students and lecturers at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU). The session, held at the university’s conference hall, was organized under the umbrella of the “Building Respect and Anti-Violence Education for
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a spectacular demonstration of customer appreciation, Africell Sierra Leone has continued to reward its loyal subscribers through the ongoing Jubilee Jumbo Promotion, with two fortunate customers, Zainab Sow and Mohamed L. Kamara, walking away with brand-new generators as part of this week’s prize draw. The initiative, which has captured nationwide
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