Empowering Women Through Media Literacy: Amie Bojang-Sissoho Highlights the Role of Technology

By Michaella Faith Wright Amie Bojang-Sissoho, the Press and Public Relations Officer at the Office of the President, delivered a powerful statement as a guest speaker at an event in partnership with the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication. She emphasized the importance of empowering women through media literacy and highlighted how this project…...
RAIC Commences 10th Anniversary Commemoration

By Expo Staff Writer The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has commenced commemoration of its 10th anniversary with a symposium on Tuesday, 15th October, 2024, at the Foreign Service Academy drawing participants from government, the media, civil society and the international community. In his welcoming address, Dr Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, the Chairman […]
RCBank Partners with Fanta’s Kitchen Catering Services and Afrigas to Stage the Biggest Ever Cooking Competition
By: Aruna Dumbuya Rokel Commercial Bank, in partnership with Fanta’s Kitchen Catering Services and Afrigas, successfully staged the biggest ever cooking competition facilitated by an indigenous bank on October 12th, 2024, at the Family Kingdom Complex, Aberdeen Freetown. The bank, known for its trailblazing initiatives and implementation of innovative strategies, continues to set the […]
Man Committed to High Court for Store Breaking and Larceny
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema. Magistrate Shaka. P. Kamara of Magistrate court no.1 in Kenema has committed to High court Francis Abdulai an 18-year-old unemployed youth of Kenema City for store breaking and larceny contrary to Sec.26(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. The accused on Sunday, August 11, 2024 along Kaisamba Terrace in…...
Bondo Initiates ‘Torture’ Woman in Kono

By Kadiatu A. Turay A woman from Kono District has allegedly been subjected to torture by fellow women within a Bondo bush, sparking outrage and calls for justice. The incident reported to have happened on October 12, 2024, in a Bondo initiation camp located in the heart of Kono District. The victim, whose name…...
LUFA Leads Beach Cleanup to Tackle Seaweed Invasion

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Lungi, Sierra Leone – The Lungi United Family Association has taken a commendable step towards improving the environmental and living conditions in the area by initiating a massive cleanup of the town’s beaches. The effort comes in response to the overwhelming spread of seaweed along the coastline, which has…...
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings The Launch of Air Sierra Leone: A Milestone for the Nation and the Bio Government The recent launch of Air Sierra Leone represents a significant milestone for both the nation and the Bio government. This new airline is not just a transportation initiative; it embodies the aspirations of…...
Sierra Leone’s Big Boost with A $480 Million For Energy: My Hope, Caution and Strategies For Success

By Beatrice Momodu-Kamara Sierra Leone, my beloved country faces significant challenges with electricity access, with only about 30% of its population able to turn on a light at home. However, as widely publicized, a transformative $480 million funding by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a U.S. foreign aid agency established in 2004, aims to…...
Standardization of Telecommunications: Affordability of Service and Network Optimization
By Fatmata Binta Bah Telecommunications has become a fundamental part of our daily lives, connecting everything from personal communication to global commerce. As the demand for faster and reliable networks grow so the necessity for standardization. Standardization which is the development and implementation of technical specifications and guidelines that ensure telecommunications systems are…...
Challenges and Gains of Bike Riding
By Abubakarr Sankoh In a city designed by its hilly landscape, narrow streets, and constant traffic congestion, bike riding has emerged as a crucial part of Freetown’s transport system. Motorbikes, popularly known as “okadas,” have become indispensable for thousands of residents, providing quick and affordable transportation in a city where public transit options are…...