Women’s Forum Partners to Popularize GEWE Act in Bo
By Dadson A. Musa The Bo District office of the Women’s Forum has on Thursday, 7th November 2024 held a conference at the Dohas hotel to popularize the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) act at the Dohas hotel in Bo. This conference was held in partnership with the Ministry of Gender and…...
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A Reminisce on the Presidency of Late Ahmad Tejan Kabbah
Abraham John In part one of this series, I highlighted the qualities of Late President Kabbah and his transformation of Sierra Leone’s post-war economy to a developmental one. Much of his developmental strides were not appreciated by many until after the end of his Presidential tenure and death. President Kabbah was a straight shooter. […]
New wage bill to be introduced in SL – Labour Minister
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Mohammed Rahman Swaray has on Friday, November 8, 2024 Informed Members of Parliament about a new wage bill that will be brought to the House for approval. He said that if approved by the House of Legislature, the Minimum wage will move…...
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Hon AKK Calls on Politicians to Prioritize the Needs of People
By Sulaiman Jalloh Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara, chief Whip of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party in Parliament, representing the people of Kambia district, has on Friday, November 8, 2024, while contributing to the presidential debate, called on government officials and state actors to prioritize the welfare of citizens, noting that the…...
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President Bio Champions Global Efforts to End Hunger at World Conference in Ethiopia
By Kadiatu A. Turay President Julius Maada Bio has delivered a compelling address at the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he highlighted Sierra Leone’s commitment to combating hunger and improving food security across Africa. The conference, which took place on November 5th to 7th gathered global leaders, policymakers, and…...
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Male Children Need Equal Focus in Parenting
By Michaella Faith Wright In today’s society, there is a commendable emphasis on the empowerment and education of girls, and rightly so. For years, women and girls faced inequalities and biases that demanded attention and action. However, as we continue to uplift the girl child, we must not lose sight of the importance of…...
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Femi Jarrett Coker: Champion for Women’s Rights and Voices in Sierra Leone
By Michaella Faith Wright In Sierra Leone’s media landscape, Femi Jarrett Coker has established herself as a powerful advocate for women’s rights and a trailblazer for female representation in journalism. As the owner of Women’s Voice Newspaper, the only newspaper in the country dedicated solely to the rights and stories of women and girls,…...
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Enhancing Efficient Financial Services in SL…
Vult and Mastercard Unveil ‘Pay-tag’ Vult in collaboration with Mastercard has launched pay-tag alias Samba to help transform financial services in Sierra Leone. In a press release to the public Vult stated that they are excited to have accomplished a great feat that will bring efficient service in the financial sector in the country…....
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Minister Amara Kallon showcases MoPAPA’s commitments in Revamping the Public Service
Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs – Amara Kallon stunned parliamentarians in a detailed presentation on the positive strides MoPAPA has taken in the path to revamping the public service architecture, on Friday November 8th, 2024. The Hon. Minister’s address in Parliament was ignited following President Bio’s Address to Parliament on the Occasion of […]
HRCSL Trains Right Defenders and CSOs on Human Rights Indicators
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone on 6th and 7th of November, 2024 conducted a training for 35 participants including members of District Human Rights Committees (DHRCs) and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the North West region on the Importance of Human Rights Indicators for Effective Monitoring & Reporting on Treaty Bodies and Special […]
