Growing Challenge in the Transportation Sector in Freetown
BY: Fatmata Binta Bah Freetown, the bustling capital city of Sierra Leone, is a place of immense cultural historical significance. However, as the city has expanded is has faced significant challenges, most pressing beings its transportation crisis. The transportation crisis in Freetown has become one of the most pressing issues for its residents,…...
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Schools for the Blind & Deaf Advocate for Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities
By Kadiatu A Turay In Sierra Leone, the call for inclusive education has grown louder, driven by a collective vision to empower every child, regardless of their physical or cognitive challenges. Leading this charge is Milton Margai School for the Blind, an institution dedicated to providing education and specialized support to visually impaired…...
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How Female Farmers Are Transforming Agric. Initiatives
By Kadiatu A Turay In rural communities across the country, women farmers are emerging as transformative forces in agriculture. Amid a landscape marked by climate challenges, financial constraints, and resource scarcity, these women are not only ensuring food security but are also redefining the sector through resilience and innovation. Women in agriculture face numerous…...
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EU & Partners tackle plastic pollution in 7th edition of Beach Clean-Up Day
The European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board, the and the Freetown City Council, successfully concluded the seventh edition of the “EU Beach Clean-Up Day” at Lumley Beach. This initiative forms part of the EU’s global commitment to raising awareness about the urgent […]
EcoMed Damns Senegal’s Medical Facility
By Abubakarr Sankoh EcoMed Advanced Medical Diagnostics Hospital has damned Senegal’s MRI test results for the Under 17 Sierra Leone National Football Team, stating that Senegal’s scan “may have been inaccurate.” This statement was as a result of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) having revised their assessment on the MRI scans leading to…...
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The Role of Journalists in Countering Misinformation in Sierra Leone
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In today’s fast-paced digital world, the spread of misinformation presents a growing threat to societies around the globe, including Sierra Leone. With the increasing use of social media and messaging platforms, false information can spread rapidly, causing confusion, fear, and even public harm. In this context, the role of…...
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The Importance of Public Trust in Journalism
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In a world increasingly shaped by rapid information exchange, journalism plays critical role in informing citizens, holding power to account, and fostering public discourse. However, the effectiveness of journalism hinges on one indispensable factor: public trust. Without trust, even the most rigorously researched and well-intentioned journalism risks being dismissed,…...
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EU & SLAJ Launch Environmental Training for Journalists in Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in collaboration with the European Union Delegation in Sierra Leone, have today commenced a five-day green journalism training program in Kenema, running from October 28 to November 1, 2024. Funded by the European Union, the training is organized by the Initiatives for Media Development (IMdev), and brings together […]
Minimizing Corruption in Societies
By Yusufu Senessie Corruption ambushes on any developmental advancement in life whether cooperate or personal level. Consequently, it aborts the dream of a well-set-up initiative in an exchange of selfish ambition and self-gratification. One of the fundamental reasons that contribute to the delay progress of developing nations, institutions and organizations is as a […]
Thousands of mourners in Makeni Call for Justice
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Friday, October 25, 2024, thousands of mourners from across Sierra Leone gathered in the north east region of Makeni City to sympathize with the family of one Mohammed Guriseu Jalloh who was tragically killed by a gunshot along with his cow on the 13th, October, 2024 in Sella Limba Chiefdom,…...
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