By John Kamara Agriculture has been the backbone of human civilization, feeding billions and supporting livelihoods. But today, our food systems are at a breaking point. With climate change intensifying, soil degradation on the rise, and a growing population demanding more food, it’s time for a new agricultural revolution.
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION… By Josephine Sesay and Expo Interns Truth commissions offer one of the best mechanisms for transitional justice and state reconstruction in the world. Truth commissions are defined as ‘official, temporary, non- judicial, fact-finding bodies that investigate a pattern of abuses of human rights or humanitarian
UNDERSTANDING MENINGITIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, TYPES AND PREVENTION By John Kamara (Expo Magazine Intern) INTRODUCTION Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Sierra Leone, known as the meningitis belt, meningitis is a serious and potentially
By Sulaiman Stom Koroma. “Bei jing huan ying ni”, a song by various artists for the Olympic games in China, was the greatest inspiration for me to consider China as my second country and a country I must visit. I have heard a lot about China, its development,
THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES By Mohamed Daramy Academic libraries offer free education and entertainment to the general populace which can be a student, a work professional or a common person of a community. It doesn’t matter what a student economic status is, they can come
Sierra Leone’s Renewable Energy Transition Drive By Musa Kamara Dr Kandeh Yumkella speaking at the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue Tears Streamed down her cheeks, unchecked and relentless, her throat tightened, and a lump forming that made speech impossible. Situation of crying mother Fatima Bangura who just lost
The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone By Aminata Bah Over the last decade, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of women entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone. This growth is especially visible in urban areas like Freetown, where a new generation of women has taken the
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings The Shift in Convocation Traditions Among Sierra Leonean Students: A Call for Reflection Real-life examples of this trend can be found at the most prominent universities in Sierra Leone. For instance, at Fourah Bay College (FBC), one of the oldest and most reputable
By Dadson A. Musa Hon Segepoh Solomon Thomas, Speaker of Parliament Coming from a humble background and his decision to focus and work hard has been the hall mark of our current speaker of the 6th Parliament of the Republic of Sierra Leone. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, born in the mid-seventies in
By Michaella Faith Wright For too long, the focus has been on preparing daughters for marriage. Isn’t it time we give our sons the same foundation? For generations, African parents have placed a significant focus on preparing their daughters for marriage, ensuring they are equipped with the skills
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