Not APC or SLPP, but we Sierra Leoneans are the problem & Solution
By Dadson A Musa Sierra Leone is needlessly lagging behind in so many things due to varied reasons; from the bizarre to the realistic. We gained self – rule since 1961 which we received on a silver platter when other countries fought hard and she’d blood before getting theirs. Few leaders like Siaka P…....
President Bio appoints Prof. Sahr Foday to lead taskforce on Kush – Lead Story
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By Sulaiman Jalloh In keeping with his policy statement a few days in an address to the nation on the Kush, President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Brigadier General Prof. Foday Sahr as National Coordinator of the National Task Force on Drug and Substance Abuse in the country. In a press release from State…...
Minister Mahoi and Chinese Ambassador Wang Qing Forge Partnership to Support Gender-Based Violence Victims in Sierra Leone
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By Michaella Faith Wright Honorable Minister Dr. Isata Mahoi of Sierra Leone recently engaged in a highly productive discussion with His Excellency Wang Qing, the esteemed Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone. The focal point of their deliberations revolved around bolstering support for victims of sexual gender-based violence within the nation. The meeting underscored their…...
Print Media Challenges in the 21st century
By Bishop Peterson Print Journalism, the bedrock and source of the other branches of journalism today, seems to be fading out in today’s generation. There are many reasons why this is happening in Sierra Leone today. Even when there are a hundred of reasons, yet, I must confess that, among many things, Media Poverty – […]
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree: Insights from Everyday Life to Sierra Leonean Politics
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings In both the mundane routines of everyday life and the complexities of political landscapes, there exists a timeless wisdom encapsulated in the saying, “The apple does not fall far from the tree.” This adage, often invoked to describe the similarities between parents and children, reverberates beyond familial dynamics, offering…...
Empowering Women in Disaster Management: A Week-Long Training Program by HOT
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By Michaella Faith Wright In a concerted effort to bolster resilience against disasters and promote gender equality in disaster management, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) recently conducted a transformative training program. This initiative, organized for the West & North Africa Hub (WNAH), saw the active participation of 40 women representing 20 women’s groups. The…...
Sierra Leonean Kumba Seddu Appointed to Editorial Board of Journal of Public Health in Africa
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By Michaella Faith Wright In a remarkable and groundbreaking turn of events, Kumba Seddu, a distinguished PhD Candidate specializing in Immunology and Microbiology, has been elevated to a prestigious position on the esteemed Editorial Board of the renowned Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA). This momentous appointment represents a significant milestone in her illustrious…...
Information Minister Condemns Attack on Journalists
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By Sulaiman Jalloh In a recent development, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernoh Bah has condemned attacks on the Fourth estate while performing their duties, making reference to especially award-winning journalist Amadu Lamrana Bah of the African Young Voices Television (AYV). He said that the government prioritises freedom of expression. Journalist Bah,…...
ECOWAS Celebrates Departing Speaker Mohamed Tunis for Exemplary Leadership
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By Maada Lans In a resounding tribute to his exceptional leadership, ECOWAS leaders have united in applause for outgoing Speaker Sidi Mohamed Tunis as his term draws to a close. Making history as the first Sierra Leonean to hold the position in the 6th ECOWAS Parliament, Speaker Tunis has earned widespread commendation for his…...
Illegal dumping of waste – Health Threat for Jui residents
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By Sulaiman Jalloh There is a potential health risk for residents of Orugu Bridge near Jui over a pile of dumped foodstuff, the pile comprises dozens of cartoons that contain chicken, fish and pig products among others including hospital waste. Passerby and community dwellers are experiencing a very bad atmosphere as the smell coming from…...