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By Mackie M. Jalloh A strong call for collective responsibility, prevention, and vigilance against drug abuse and illicit trafficking dominated this year’s commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, as Africa Global Logistics (AGL), through its subsidiary Freedom Terminal Limited, brought together government officials, security agencies, port stakeholders, and members of […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone is moving ahead with plans to increase electricity generation from the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Power Station by an additional 50 megawatts, describing the initiative as a major step toward addressing the country’s long-standing electricity supply challenges. The President made the

By Mackie M. Jalloh As Sierra Leone enters the height of the rainy season, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority has intensified efforts to reduce road traffic accidents by strengthening collaboration with transport operators across the country. In a renewed drive to promote safer roads, the Authority convened a high-level consultative meeting with the Motor

By Marion Rion Bangura The Government of Sierra Leone has expressed growing confidence that the cost of rice across the country will continue to decline as the implementation of its flagship Feed Salone initiative gathers momentum. Officials say ongoing investments in domestic agricultural production, mechanized farming, and improved post harvest management are beginning to yield

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