By: Mariama Bundu At the weekly government press briefing held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building, Freetown, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, provided crucial updates on pressing national issues, notably Sierra Leone’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking and the release of the 2025 West African Senior […]

Sierra Leone Charts Path for Sustainable Energy Future By Mackie M. Jalloh In an era when climate urgency demands bold action, Sierra Leone has stepped forward as one of Africa’s most ambitious voices for sustainable transformation. The country’s capital recently hosted the third edition of the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue (CRET 2025) —

Accra, Ghana Officials from the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra, Ghana, have completed an official site visit to Lomé, Togo, to evaluate the readiness and suitability of a proposed facility for the establishment of Sierra Leone’s Honorary Consulate. The delegation, led by the Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Aiah Edwin Mbawa, carried out

In the heart of Freetown’s Kroo Bay community, where poverty and hardship often cloud the dreams of many children, a spark of hope was rekindled when the Diana Steven Children Foundation launched an educational outreach to support vulnerable and underprivileged pupils. The initiative, which brought smiles and renewed enthusiasm to dozens of children, focused on

First Lady Advocates for Zero Waste Strategies By Mackie M. Jalloh In a decisive move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s environmental sustainability initiatives, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), participated in a high-level meeting of the United Nations Secretary-General’s

By Mackie M. Jalloh The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming student accommodation across Sierra Leone, with plans to construct 8,000 modern student hostels across six major university campuses nationwide. The ambitious project reflects the Trust’s commitment to socially responsible investments that not only yield financial

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold move to modernize its operations and bring services closer to members, the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has launched a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at improving efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in pension administration. Acting Director General, Mohammed Gondoe, made the announcement during the official launch

By Mackie M. Jalloh A sweeping new law intended to safeguard the welfare of Sierra Leone’s children has reignited one of the country’s most divisive debates — the question of whether the state should criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). President Julius Maada Bio this week signed the Child Rights Act 2024 into law, an event