Civic Education: The three sides of right usually ignored in advocacy
By Amara Thoronka In December 2021, I did a civic education related article for The Fatu Network, a leading online news outlet in The Gambia. It’s titled, “Human Right Trilogy: Where Campaigners Are Getting It Wrong”. There, I emphasized the need for campaigners or advocates of human rights to be unbiased and holistic…...
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Kono University to open next year – Higher Education Minister says
By: Fatmata Binta Bah Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education has disclosed that government is set to open the Kono University of Science and Technology, noting that it will be the hub of technology learning in the country. He said the government was able to secure a loan of thirty-two…...
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Life as a Day Scholar Student at Fourah Bay College: Skills just Beyond Education
By: Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Introduction: The landscape of education is evolving rapidly, with the prominence of regular and distance learning overshadowing the traditional day scholar system. However, the experience of being a day scholar student at institutions like Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone goes beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge. In this…...
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Education is the only thing we can use to get a better society – says education activist
By Sulaiman Jalloh Abdul Karim Kamara, the Chief Executive Officer of Educational Empowerment for Children in Africa, said education is the only thing Sierra Leone needs to become a better society. He was speaking on Friday, December 8, 2023, in the east end of Freetown after a short debate organized by his organization that…...
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UASA suspends industrial action
By Amara Thoronka TheUnion of Academic Staff Association (UASA) has suspended its strike action. This is according to a public notice dated 13th December 2023 and signed by the association’s spokesperson, Dr. Tonya Musa. It could be recalled that UASAwas in series of engagements with Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, Ministry of…...
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Malimba Village gets five-classroom building
By: Yusuf Ibrahim Kamara In a move to compliment government efforts in providing accessible and quality education in rural communities, Education for All and its partners handed over a newly constructed school building to the Malimba village in Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District, on 27th November, 2023. According to community people, having good […]
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higer Education Assures UNESCO of Improving Education
By: Betty Milton Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. RamatulaiWurie has assured the Secretary-General of UNESCO and representatives of member countries of Sierra Leone’s commitment to partnering with the organisation to improve the educational sector. She made this assurance Friday 10thNovember in Paris during UNESCO’s 42ndGeneral Conference. Delivering her statement, Dr. Wurie informed the […]
Expectations of an Educated Individual in Sierra Leone
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings Introduction In Sierra Leone, the phrase “E nor fiba udat learn book sef” reflects the belief that education transcends mere academic accomplishments. It is about embodying the values and principles of the community. This article explores the multifaceted expectations placed on educated individuals in Sierra Leone, delving into…...
Higher Education Minister speaks on digital revolution
By: Alieu Amara Suwu Dr. HajaRamatulaiWurie, the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, has expounded the essence of digital revolution and space to matriculating students at the College of Digital Excellence (CODE) during their matriculation ceremony held at the college located at Main Motor Road, Congo Cross on 27th October 2023. Making her…...
2023 BECE is best in recent memory – Basic Education Minister
By: Amara Thoronka In his analysis of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Conrad Sackey – Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, described candidates’ performance in this year’s BECE as the best in recent history of the junior secondary school leaving exam. “Overall, in 2023, candidates obtained the best BECE results in…...
