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By Mackie M. Jalloh The newly elected Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Shaikha Alnuwais, has pledged strong institutional support for the growth and transformation of Sierra Leone’s tourism sector following a high-level meeting with President Julius Maada Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Shaikha Alnuwais, who recently made history as the

By Mackie M. Jalloh The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been named among the 100 Most Influential Women in Africa, an honour that reflects her growing continental impact and unwavering commitment to women’s

By Mackie M. Jalloh Mohamed Teslim Thomas, a distinguished Islamic scholar from Fourah Bay Community community, and Prince Walian has been appointed as the National Mufti of Sierra Leone, marking a major milestone in the country’s religious and intellectual history. His appointment places him at the apex of Islamic jurisprudence and religious guidance, making him

Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has formally presented a cash prize of NLe 30,000 to Abdul Bilal Mohamed Koroma, the winner of the 2026 Population and Housing Census Logo Competition, marking a significant milestone in the country’s preparations for the forthcoming national census. The cheque presentation took place during a media briefing on 16 January

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., has traced the renewed national call for a new constitution to key post-conflict frameworks, notably the 1999 Lomé Peace Accord and the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), describing constitutional reform as a long-standing national obligation rather than a partisan agenda. Mr. Sesay

Africell has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Oxford University to examine the economic and social impact of artificial intelligence tools in West Africa, with a particular focus on AfriGPT, Africell’s innovative SMS-based AI service. The partnership represents a significant step in understanding how emerging technologies can be adapted to low-income and low-connectivity environments

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has launched a decisive enforcement operation along the heavily trafficked Waterloo–Masiaka Highway, signaling a renewed commitment to tackling illegal roadside activities that pose serious risks to motorists and pedestrians. The operation targets unregistered motor garages and informal vehicle repair points operating along the corridor

By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) continues to play a pivotal role in securing the financial future of workers and their families in Sierra Leone, positioning itself as one of the country’s most important social protection institutions. Established to provide income security in old age, invalidity, and survivorship, NASSIT

By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has issued a stern warning to petroleum dealers across Sierra Leone, declaring that any form of price fixing or cartel-like behavior in the fuel market will not be tolerated under the country’s new competitive petroleum regime. The warning was delivered by the Director General of

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Kenema Sowei Council, accompanied by Mammy Queens from the eastern region, has formally expressed deep appreciation to Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, for what they described as her unwavering dedication to the preservation, protection, and dignified promotion of Sierra Leone’s