By Michaella Faith Wright     Blended families are a testament to love’s ability to bring people together, but the journey of becoming a stepparent is rarely without challenges. How can stepparents navigate these complexities and build meaningful connections with their stepchildren? The key lies in love, patience, and a

By Michaella Faith Wright     Single mothers are more than just caregivers—they are the backbone of many families, demonstrating unwavering resilience, immense sacrifices, and extraordinary strength. Despite the challenges they face, these women continue to defy societal stereotypes, raising children who thrive against all odds. In a world that

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.

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

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

By Sulaiman Stom Koroma.     “Bei jing huan ying ni”, a song by various artists for the Olympic games in China, was the greatest inspiration for me to consider China as my second country and a country I must visit. I have heard a lot about China, its development,

THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES By Mohamed Daramy   Academic libraries offer free education and entertainment to the general populace which can be a student, a work professional or a common person of a community. It doesn’t matter what a student economic status is, they can come