By Mackie M. Jalloh In Sierra Leone, where public trust in state institutions has often been fragile, one organization has steadily redefined expectations. The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), once met with skepticism and doubt, is now widely regarded as a cornerstone of social protection in the country. For thousands of citizens, the […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh When we speak of resilience in the 21st century, we cannot ignore the twin crises reshaping our societies: climate change and conflict. Both strike at the core of human survival, disrupting livelihoods, destroying communities, and threatening future generations. Yet, as H.E. Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and

In a strategic partnership fueled by the World Bank support, the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) is significantly enhancing the Port Loko City Council’s capacity to deliver on environmental sanitation and protection through the implementation of the Green Public Works program. This collaboration falls under Component Three of the Productive Social Safety Net and

By Mackie M. Jalloh The longstanding border dispute over Yenga, a village in Sierra Leone’s Kailahun District, has once again drawn regional attention. On Friday, August 29, 2025, a high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) embarked on a fact-finding mission to assess the situation firsthand. The mission, led by Hon.

On August 29, 2025, the management team of Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of African Global Logistics (AGL), provided an insightful update to local editors regarding their commitment to improving operations within Sierra Leone’s port system. Captain Fabjanko Kokan, Country Manager of FTL and Regional Manager for AGL in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia,

Somerset, New Jersey, USA – Saturday, August 23, 2025 – The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) marked a memorable gathering in the United States as its Deputy National Chairman, Robert Kondema Kargbo, addressed the annual North America New Jersey Chapter Cookout. The event, attended by a large turnout of party members, supporters, and distinguished guests

By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Clinetown, where economic hardship often dictates the future of many children, a new wave of hope is rising. The Clinetown Educational Organization Sierra Leone (CEO SL), under the visionary leadership of Yasin Bah, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to secure the future of vulnerable girls through education.