Day: April 19, 2024

Not APC or SLPP, but we Sierra Leoneans are the problem & Solution 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…....

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 

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

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…...

Information Minister Condemns Attack on Journalists

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…...

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