By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), the country’s oldest surviving political organization, stood at a pivotal crossroads during its 14th National Delegates’ Conference held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Aberdeen, Freetown. What might have once seemed a routine gathering of party faithful evolved into a powerful display of political introspection,
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SPECIAL COMMENTARY As the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) prepares for its crucial Elective Congress on August 2nd, 2025, controversy looms large over the disqualification of two high-profile presidential aspirants—Thomas Daddy Brima and Aminata Bangura. Disqualified by the SLFA Ethics Board after failing integrity checks, both individuals have challenged the decision in court, with reports
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) is experiencing a powerful transformation under the leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Dabor. Through a wave of reforms centered on transparency, efficiency, and inclusiveness, DG Dabor has repositioned NASSIT as one of the country’s most dependable public institutions—delivering real impact for
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28th July 2025 Kissy Road-Freetown www.slrsa.gov.sl The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Baggie Bio, on Monday 28th July 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor Esq., to discuss strategic collaboration to enhance the safety and security of citizens across the
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Orange Champions Tech Innovation in Sierra Leone By Mackie M. Jalloh In a country where access to technology and innovation is fast becoming a gateway to sustainable development, Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward shaping the future of digital entrepreneurship. Through its flagship innovation platform—the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)—the company is
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Sierra Leone’s petroleum regulatory system, a quiet yet determined resilience is growing stronger with each passing day. At the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), an institution once plagued by inefficiencies, a silent yet fervent prayer now reverberates among its leadership and staff: “No weapon formed against our
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold and unprecedented move to redefine women’s healthcare in Africa, Sierra Leone has emerged as a continental trailblazer with the establishment of the Uterine Health Fund (UHF)—a pioneering initiative that aims to spotlight and tackle long-neglected uterine health conditions affecting millions of women across the continent. On July 25th,
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By Mackie M. Jalloh Under the visionary leadership of Director General Mohamed Fuaad Dabor, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has undergone a remarkable transformation—modernizing its operations, improving the lives of pensioners, expanding national coverage, and restoring public confidence in Sierra Leone’s social security system. Once viewed with skepticism due to delays and
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By Mariama Bundu At the Government Weekly Press Briefing held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Centre, Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, provided a comprehensive update on the transformation of Sierra Leone’s fuel sector. He detailed the reforms that have taken place following the agency’s
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By Mackie M. Jalloh In a strong affirmation of the power of corporate support in nation-building, Pee Cee & Sons was officially recognized by the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) for its longstanding contributions to the growth and sustainability of the media sector in Sierra Leone. The recognition, presented as a Certificate of Appreciation,
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