WAKA FINE & The Transit Dilemma: Striking a Balance for Freetown’s Urban Mobility
By Chernor Mohamadu Jalloh In the bustling streets of Freetown, a vibrant metropolis pulsating with life, a contentious debate has ignited, casting a shadow over the city’s once-thriving transportation network. The genesis of this article lies in a spirited debate that unfolded during a lecture session on “Good Governance and Development in Emerging Democracies”…...
Femi Jarret Coker Pioneering Gender Equality and Empowerment Through Journalism, Leaving an Indelible Mark on Sierra Leone
By Michaella Faith Wright Femi Coker renowned as the managing editor of Women’s Voice Newspaper, stands as a beacon of progress in the field of journalism, spearheading a relentless campaign for gender equality and empowerment. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Femi has emerged as a symbol of empowerment, reshaping the media landscape…...
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Building Bridges in Sierra Leone
By Michaella Faith Wright Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s recent visit to Sierra Leone showcased her unwavering commitment to fostering dialogue, empowerment, and inclusivity. Through engagements with local communities and a thought-provoking panel discussion at the University of Sierra Leone, she demonstrated her dedication to creating positive change and advancing the principles of diplomacy and equality. Engagement…...
AFCON 2024: What Lessons Can Sierra Leone Learn?
By Sheku Putka Kamara With all of what is happening at the ongoing Afcon, suffice to suggest that if Leone Stars would have been a part of same, we could have sparked some surprises too? The African Cup of Nations is like a league of its own and if not for anything, we have…...
Entertainment in Sierra Leone: How far have we come?
By Sheku Putka Kamara The other day, there were talks about how Nigerian singer, Mayorkun who failed to appreciate Sierra Leonean singer and TikToker, Jacob the Therapist having performed the remix of the latter’s ‘Nack’ song at the O2 Arena during Davido’s concert. Social media was flooded with a range of libertarian perspectives when…...
Message from The Publisher: War Against Corruption Rages On
The War Against Corruption in Sierra Leone took a more serious dimension in recent weeks following the unearthing of the alleged diversion of Le 6.8 billion into a fake bank account in Kabala by some unscrupulous employees of the Ministry of Finance and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority. What is rather puzzling but encouraging is […]
Agric Ministry Facilitates Joint Meeting to Boost Feed Salone Strategy Implementation
Dadson A. Musa The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security held a two-day joint planning meeting aimed at facilitating effective implementation of the Feed Salone strategy. The gathering, held at the Diwazzard complex in Bo City on Friday 16th February, saw the participation of councils, district agriculture officers, agricultural agencies, farmers, and projects. The…...
Sierra Leone: Only national cohesion will bring stability to her
By Pastor Mohamed Sesay The man called Wise King Solomon in the Bible, got his name, which means ‘Peaceable” from the fact that throughout his 40 years reign over Israel, there was perfect peace not only within Israel itself but with all the surrounding nations. This was in contrast with the reign of his […]
VP Juldeh Jalloh speaks on SL’s success story under President Bio at AU
By Amara Thoronka Representing President Julius Maada Bio and the People of Sierra Leone at the African Union 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Ethiopia, Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh eloquently presented two significant reports generally geared toward consolidating democracy and development and also repositioning the stance of Africa […]
First Lady Empowers Female Journalists with Scholarships and Support
By Michaella Faith Wright In a heartwarming display of commitment to women’s empowerment, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madam Fatima Bio, has extended a helping hand to the female journalist group, Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL). Through the Hands-Off Our Girls (HOOG) Foundation, Madam Fatima Bio provided financial and administrative support […]