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

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Director General of Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has earned continental acclaim after being named Most Outstanding Personality in Public Insurance and Social Security in Africa at a prestigious global awards ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. The honour was conferred by Bold Solution

The Impact of ED James Bio at SLRSA By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has, in recent years, emerged as one of the most impactful public institutions in the country’s transport and safety sector, thanks largely to the visionary leadership of its Executive Director, Mr. James Bio. Under his stewardship,

First Lady Fatima Bio Champions Youth Excellence By Mackie M. Jalloh The grand finale of Housemates Salone Season 4 became more than a reality television conclusion—it transformed into a national celebration of youth creativity, resilience, and aspiration, as Her Excellency Dr Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, graced the event