Chief MED-SAJ Champions Women’s Empowerment with Land Donation for Education
By Sulaiman Jalloh Chief Alhaji Mohammed Sajor Jalloh (MED-SAJ), Fullah tribal head and chairman of the Council of Fullah tribal heads, donated two plots of land to support women’s empowerment through education. The land, earmarked for an adult education school focused on women, reflects his dedication to bolstering the government’s human capital […]
ACC Charges WAEC Examiners in WASSCE Malpractice Scandal
By Josephine Sesay The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has launched a high-profile crackdown on examination malpractice, indicting two senior West African examinations council (WAEC) officials for their alleged roles in undermining the 2024 West African senior School certificate examination (WASSCE), the charges, announced in a detailed press release, target chief examiner Issa […]
“We are Committed to the Fight Against Human Trafficking,” Chief Justice Assures European Delegation
Chief Justice of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda has assured the delegation from Expertise France that the Judiciary of Sierra Leone is highly committed in the relentless fight against human trafficking. The Chief Justice said among the many strides to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, the Judiciary has […]
ONS Boss Meets with the Leadership of Motor Drivers, ‘Kekeh’ & Bike Riders Unions to discuss Road Traffic Concerns…
Incensed by the alarming number of road traffic accidents and intelligence about planned demonstration by Drivers, the National Security Coordinator (NS Coord) Abdulai Caulker, on Monday 14th April, 2025, engaged the leadership of the Motor Drivers Union, Tricycle (Kekeh) Riders and Motor Bike Riders Unions at the Office of National Security (ONS) Conference Room in […]
MASCULINITY – A Language, not a Curse
By Abdul Daramy Corneh Masculinity is an identity, not a curse—an aura that sparks responsibility, yet is often reduced by feminist discourse to a synonym for inequality. What began as a call to dismantle oppression now risks scripting manhood itself as inherently misogynistic. But must we discard the compass to escape the storm? […]
Sierra Leone Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateral Trade at WTO Review
Head of Sierra Leone’s delegation to the World Trade Organization, Honorable Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, Minister of Trade and Industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and inclusive trade during its Third Trade Policy Review, among dozens of WTO’s member states this month at the World Trade Organization (WTO), taking place from April 15–17, 2025. It […]
Gender and Foreign Affairs Ministries Hold Validation Meeting on Convention on the Rights of the Child
By Amara Kargbo The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and UNICEF, held a validation meeting in Sierra Leone to review the combined sixth and seventh periodic reports for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Alan C.E Logan, Acting Director General of the […]
SPORT – – Could it Be a Rebirth of Tennis in SL?
By Dadson A. Musa Tennis, a major sport played around the world which has seen a Sierra Leonean-born American playing the game at the top-class level in the world. Like other major sports, the Sierra Leone Tennis Association has gone through serious infighting to the point that the game was brought to its knees […]
THE CUMMINGS’ CONNECTION
A Cry for Help – The Dilapidated State of Kissy Community Health Center at Blackhall Road By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Nestled in the heart of the Kissy Blackhall Road area, by the Boston Community Center, stands a once-vibrant facility that has served generations — the Kissy Community Health Center. Once a beacon of […]
Central University Concludes Fifth Congregation Ceremony
By Mohamed Tarawally The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of its graduating students, with a special spotlight on the Mass Communication department. The ceremony was marked by emotional speeches, proud parents, and a notable achievement that left everyone in awe: Mohamed Chernor Kamara’s exceptional GPA of 4.86, making him this year’s top-performing male student. […]
