Mercy Ships Australia Champions Agriculture in Falaba District
By Kadiatu A Turay Mercy Ships Australia, renowned for its humanitarian efforts in Sierra Leone, has expanded its impact by funding a sustainable agriculture and livestock project in Falaba District. This initiative aims to empower local farmers, improve food security, and reduce poverty in one of Sierra Leone’s most remote regions. The project,…...
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Lawmaker Assures Parliament’s Support to Empower Persons With Disability
By Sulaiman Jalloh On the day marking International Day of Persons with Disability, Hon. Mohamed Alpha Jalloh from Falaba district assured the Ministry of Social Welfare and the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD) that parliament without any reduction will approve the budget presented by the Ministry and the Commission to enhance…...
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Minister of Labour Intervenes in Sierra Rutile Workers’ Concerns
By Kadiatu A Turay In a bid to address mounting grievances among Sierra Rutile workers, the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon.Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has stepped in to mediate and find lasting solutions. The intervention follows weeks of escalating tension between workers and management over unresolved issues, including poor working conditions, wage…...
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We are not witch-hunting anyone – Lawmaker tells MDAs
By Sulaiman Jalloh As Parliament continues to engage Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) on sub-budget appropriation for the 2025 fiscal year budget, Honourable Abdul Latif Sesay, Chairman of Sub- Committee 7, has informed MDAs that Parliament is not witch-hunting anyone, but to scrutinize the budget to ensure government money are justly spent. Sections…...
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Sierra Leone Embassy in Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Ambassador Dr Ibrahim Jalloh
The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, 4th December, 2024, organised a farewell ceremony in honour of the outgoing Ambassador of Sierra Leone to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ibrahim Jalloh, who assumed office in 2019. Ambassador Jalloh was awarded a distinguished plaque during his send-off ceremony at […]
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Using Music For Revolutionary Change, Would The Kenema Boys Replace Emmerson And Others…
By Sulaiman Stom Koroma The musical effects from Nigeria were very quick to spill over to Sierra Leone and soon gained acceptance, especially in the early 2000s. Many artists were creating lyrics that were danced to by many and were widely accepted throughout the country. Music has played a significant role in the country’s […]
WHY WE NEED AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION TO SECURE OUR FUTURE
By John Kamara Agriculture has been the backbone of human civilization, feeding billions and supporting livelihoods. But today, our food systems are at a breaking point. With climate change intensifying, soil degradation on the rise, and a growing population demanding more food, it’s time for a new agricultural revolution. We must rethink the way […]
HUMAN RIGHTS
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION… By Josephine Sesay and Expo Interns Truth commissions offer one of the best mechanisms for transitional justice and state reconstruction in the world. Truth commissions are defined as ‘official, temporary, non- judicial, fact-finding bodies that investigate a pattern of abuses of human rights or humanitarian law, usually committed over a…...
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HEALTH
UNDERSTANDING MENINGITIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, TYPES AND PREVENTION By John Kamara (Expo Magazine Intern) INTRODUCTION Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Sierra Leone, known as the meningitis belt, meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that affects the […]
