By Mackie M. Jalloh On the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, the Indigo Center for Justice stepped beyond conference rooms and public awareness campaigns to engage directly with one of society’s most marginalized groups people living with substance use disorders. Rather than simply marking the […]

By Marion Rion Bangura The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has remained one of Sierra Leone’s most important public institutions, playing a vital role in promoting financial security and social protection for workers across the country. Since its establishment, NASSIT has consistently demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of employees in both

By Mackie M. Jalloh The drive to reduce road crashes and improve transport safety across West Africa received a significant boost after the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) formalized a long term strategic partnership designed to strengthen cooperation, share expertise, and enhance road safety management across the

By Marion Rion Bangura The First Lady of Sierra Leone reaffirmed the critical role of the country’s diaspora in shaping national development as she joined hundreds of Sierra Leoneans in Edmonton, Alberta, for a Town Hall meeting aimed at strengthening engagement between the Government and citizens living abroad. The meeting, organized by the Sierra Leone

By Marion Rion Bangura Sierra Leone is preparing to welcome West African leaders for a landmark diplomatic event as the country gears up to host the ECOWAS Summit on 17 July 2026 at Lungi in Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country’s regional and international engagement, as

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