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Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Press Release 11 August, 2026 Africa: FAJ Unveils Continental Guide To Strengthen Just Transition Reporting The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has unveiled A Practical Guide to Reporting Just Transition in Africa. The Guide, which is dedicated to equip African journalists and newsrooms with the required skills, practical knowledge and

By Mackie M. Jalloh Behind every statistical entry in national gender-based violence (GBV) reports lies a profound human tragedy a shattered life, an interrupted education, or a stolen childhood. In Sierra Leone, despite the enactment of robust legislative frameworks such as the Anti-Domestic Violence Act and the milestone declarations of a National Emergency on Rape,

Sierra Leone Targets Rising Cyber Fraud By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone has launched a national push to combat cybercrime, warning that rapid adoption of mobile money, online banking, and social media platforms has left citizens increasingly exposed to digital scams. Speaking at a Ministry of Information and Civic Education forum at the Miatta Civic

SLAJ Calls for Calm, Respect for Supreme Court By Marion Rion Bangura The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has issued an official press statement addressing the escalating political controversy and procedural disputes surrounding Parliament’s handling of the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025. Signed by SLAJ President Alhaji Manika Kamara on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the

Mobile network operator Africell has unveiled a structural feature for its Afrimoney mobile wallet platform: a dedicated Next-of-Kin Service. Officially introduced on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during an executive briefing at the company’s Wilberforce headquarters in Freetown, the initiative integrates emergency contact designation into routine mobile money account administration. The event opened with welcoming remarks

By Mackie M. Jalloh A pivotal institutional transition unfolded at the Walpole Street headquarters of Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Stepping into the executive seat is Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, who assumes the Director General role following the conclusion of Mohamed Fuaad Daboh’s impactful seven-year tenure. The

First Lady Lauds Parliamentarians By Mackie M. Jalloh In a forceful defense of structural governance reform, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has issued a public commendation to male parliamentarians who supported electoral shifts toward proportional representation and expanded leadership pathways for women. Addressing national leaders through a detailed public message, Mrs. Bio framed

How Infertility Stigma Threatens Women’s Lives and Mental Health In the quiet consulting rooms of Freetown’s maternity hospitals and the remote clinics of rural chiefdoms, a silent crisis unfolds daily. Infertility in Sierra Leone is rarely treated merely as a medical challenge; it is frequently weaponized as a social curse, a moral failure, and a

SLRSA Mandates Rigorous Vehicle Inspections By Mackie M. Jalloh The bustling ports and entryways of Sierra Leone are witnessing a profound shift in how transportation standards are governed. In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding lives and reshaping the nation’s transit landscape, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has officially rolled out a comprehensive,

Lahai Sets New Standard at NAYCOM By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM) has highlighted a year of remarkable institutional reforms, youth empowerment and strategic growth under the leadership of Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai, as the Commission presented its One Year Transformational Leadership Gains Report during a press briefing in Freetown. Addressing journalists,