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By Mackie M. Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has departed Sierra Leone for Accra, Ghana, to participate in the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security, convened under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The conference brings together Heads of State, government officials, and key regional stakeholders to deliberate […]

By Moses Kamara in early January 2026, a woman from Makaba Village in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District, is reportedly on the run after allegedly facing threats linked to a traditional succession dispute involving the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The woman, identified as Warrah Alisha Kamara, is said to have been subjected to

Orange Money has officially handed over prizes to winners of its popular Soba Kaiba promotion, bringing smiles, excitement, and renewed trust among customers across the country. The colorful handover ceremony celebrated real people winning life-changing prizes simply by using Orange Money services. One of the biggest winners, Mohammed Bah, walked away with a brand-new Keh

In a bold move to rethink how citizens engage with taxation, the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has rolled out an unconventional but highly visible public education initiative by launching six newly branded public buses under its flagship ‘Waka Fine’ campaign. The initiative represents a shift from traditional tax sensitization methods toward more people-centered and everyday

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country still navigating the long-term effects of conflict, economic shocks, and fragile livelihoods, few institutions have quietly but consistently played a stabilizing role in the lives of workers like the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). Established to safeguard the future of Sierra Leone’s workforce, NASSIT has become

Njala University has conferred a prestigious honorary award on Mr. Shadi Gerjawi, Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to higher education, digital innovation, and national development. The honour highlights the growing role of private-sector leadership in strengthening Sierra Leone’s academic and technological landscape. The award was presented during

First Lady Fatima Bio Marks Seven Years of Impact By Mackie M. Jalloh Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), has joined fellow African First Ladies in celebrating the far-reaching achievements of Sierra Leone’s Hands Off

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone and the United States have signed a far-reaching five-year health cooperation agreement valued at more than $129 million, marking one of the most significant bilateral health partnerships the country has entered into in recent years. The agreement, which will run from 2026 to 2030, is designed to confront persistent

Dr Rasha Named Among 100 Most Influential Women By Mackie M. Jalloh Dr Rasha Kelej, a globally respected leader in public health and women’s empowerment, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential Women of 2025 by New African (UK). This prestigious recognition places her alongside some of Africa’s most revered leaders—including the

By Abubakarr Sesay A powerful narrative of Sierra Leonean talent meeting and exceeding the highest global standards is embodied in the career of Martin Samson Koroma, PMP, CPA, FCCA. Having successfully established the financial backbone for a life-saving national service in his home country, Mr. Koroma has demonstrated an extraordinary ability that continues to make