UNESCO and China’s First Lady Invite Minister of Information
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah is at present in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on the Invitation of that Country’s First Lady, Prof. Peng Liyuan and UNESCO. The erudite Minister, who serves on UNESCO’s Global Jury for Girls and Women’s Education is invited to attend the official Award Ceremony […]
SLEWRC Announces New Water Rates – Dr. Sao-Kpato Hannah Max-Kyne – Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation
By: Sheku Putka Kamara Sierra Leone’s Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) has announced the setting up of new tariff standards for sachet water. In a press release issued on Thursday 28th September, 2023, the Commission said that it convened a consultative meeting with the Water Union on Friday 22nd September, 2023 to address the…...
RAIC JOINS UNESCO TO CELEBRATE ATI DAY
Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Mr Yusuf Keketoma Sandy Esq delivering the keynote at the event The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) on Thursday 28th September joined UNESCO and other Countries around the globe to commemorate the International Day for the universal Access to Information (IDUAI). A day which was recognised following […]
ACC Hosts Team from Anti-Corruption Coalition in Ghana & IGR
By: Alex A. Bah The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday 26thSeptember, 2023, hosted a team comprising officials of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) and the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR). The meeting which was held in its Conference Room, Third Floor, Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown, was to advance the discussion on the Implementation of […]
Campaign against SGBV ends in Bo
By Joseph A. Sesay Commit and Act Foundation Sierra Leone (CAF-SL) together with the Ministry of Social Welfare (MOSW), Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MOGCA) and the Family Support Unit of the Sierra Leone Police (FSU- SLP) Bo West Divisions has on Wednesday 26th September 2023, conducted a One Day Campaign Against Sexual and […]
Recent emergency of military coups in Africa: A call for action
By: Alusine Fullah The motive of this article is about examining the recent military coups in Africa. But, before heading to that route, the writer starts by giving you a historical background about coups in Africa. So, relax and have a taste of it. It is lucid that the primary function of the military is…...
Unraveling Dress Codes: The Changing Face of Fashion in Sierra Leone
In recent times, Sierra Leone has witnessed a significant shift in fashion norms. What were once considered appropriate dress codes for specific occasions and places have given way to a more relaxed, and some would argue, a less modest style of dress. Gone are the days when societal values and cultural norms guided the choices…...
Save The Children ‘momentum project’ director urges action to ensure child survival in Sierra Leone
At the Western Area regional launch of the Sierra Leone Child Survival Action Plan, Najima Bawa, the Director of the MOMENTUM Project, passionately called upon individuals and organizations to turn the said action plan into reality, ensuring a brighter future for the children of Sierra Leone. Despite progress, Sierra Leone still grapples with one of…...
NGOs converge on current state of affairs
For over a year now, the secretariat of the Sierra Leone Association of NGOs (SLANGO) has been administered by an acting National Coordinator, and the new Board of the SLANGO, which was elected in December 2022, has not reach a decision to hire or appoint a new coordinator. These are among several reasons why members […]
Native Consortium Condemns Violent Protest
The Native Consortium and Research Center has cautioned Sierra Leoneans to stay away from any unlawful violent protest that will lead to the loss of lives and destruction of properties like the August 10 protest. The Consortium further stated that, although they are diametrically opposed to the fuel increment, proposed electricity tariff and mobile tariff […]
