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By Mackie M. Jalloh On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, joined fellow First Partners from around the world for the opening of the Global First Partners Academy, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening leadership, fostering collaboration, and advancing global efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing social […]

As Parliament prepares to consider the concession agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited, the debate should focus on one fundamental question: what best serves Sierra Leone’s long-term economic and energy security interests? The agreement has already undergone scrutiny at the highest level of government and reportedly received unanimous

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a profession where credibility is earned through dedication, courage, and consistency, few moments capture the essence of journalistic excellence more than public recognition from one’s peers. That moment arrived in spectacular fashion for Yeanor Kabia, whose remarkable contributions to the media landscape earned him the coveted title of Journalist of

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country where many successful entrepreneurs often remain behind the scenes, Alhaji Musa Koroma, popularly known as “Musa Dollar,” has become one of Sierra Leone’s most recognizable business and philanthropic figures. His name is increasingly associated not only with business success but also with a culture of giving that has

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a deeply personal and reflective message marking the completion of her Master’s degree in Public Health Administration (MHA) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has expressed profound gratitude to her family, mentors, political supporters, and academic community for their unwavering support

By Mackie M. Jalloh The tragic death of a commercial vehicle apprentice in Freetown’s Eastern Police business district has once again highlighted the persistent dangers posed by unsafe practices within Sierra Leone’s public transport sector, while also drawing attention to the ongoing efforts of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) to combat preventable road

By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has taken another decisive step toward strengthening its labour sector and positioning its workforce at the center of national development following high-level discussions between President Julius Maada Bio and the Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo. The engagement, held on the margins of ongoing

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has intensified efforts to improve road safety by engaging directly with transport stakeholders. In a recent meeting led by Executive Director James Baggie Bio, the Authority met with the Indigenous Transport Owners Association (ITOA) to discuss strategies for ensuring that vehicles on Sierra Leone’s

By Mackie M. Jalloh Freetown Terminal Limited has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety and community wellbeing by launching a Drug Sensitization Program themed “Say No to Drugs.” The initiative, held on 18th April 2026 at Moa Wharf and the Seaside, brought together employees, health professionals, advocates, and young people to confront the growing challenge

By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector through the Feed Salone initiative, highlighting the importance of private sector partnerships in reducing reliance on food imports and strengthening national food security. During a visit to the Pee Cee Agriculture onion farm in Lungi, President Bio