GCN-SL & PURPOSEFUL Launch Campaign Against FGM in Magbap Community, Makeni City
By Mohamed Muckson Sesay In a concerted effort to eliminate the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone, the Executive Director of Girl Child Network Sierra Leone (GCN-SL), Anita Koroma, alongside the PURPOSEFUL Organization, visited the Magbap Community in Makeni, Bombali District, on March 20th, 2025. This engagement marked a critical milestone […]
Chancellor Muckson Sesay Snr. Releases Investment Opportunity in Students’ Housing at Central University
The Chancellor of Central University, Dr. Muckson Sesay Snr, has just released an investment opportunity for investors to build student accommodation at Central University in response to rising demand. Having over 1,500 students and less than one-third living on-campus, the university provides an excellent opportunity for safe, cheap student housing. Located in Mile 91, an […]
When Education Becomes a Means, Not a Mission: Is Sierra Leone Failing Its Future?
by Chernor Mohamadu Jalloh IPAM – University of Sierra Leone Email: cmjay2025@gmail.com In Sierra Leone today, it’s not uncommon to hear university students say, “I’m only here for the paper.” That “paper” refers to their degree—a document many see as their ticket to a job, a promotion, or elevated social status. This […]
Sierra Leonean Journalist Davida Spaine-Solomon Gains International Recognition for Advocacy and Investigative Journalism
By Michaella Faith Wright Sierra Leonean journalist and media personality Davida Spaine-Solomon continues to make strides in the field of journalism and advocacy, earning international recognition for her work in investigative reporting and gender empowerment. Currently a presenter and reporter at Rise Radio 96.4 FM, she has been selected for prestigious programs, including the 2024 […]
Confidence Trading Co. Ltd Announces reduction in the price of rice
Confidence Trading Co. Ltd, one of Sierra Leone’s leading importers and distributors of quality rice, has released its latest wholesale price list for March 2025 in which it announced a further reduction in the price of rice. The updated pricing reflects the company’s commitment to providing affordable and high-quality food products to retailers and consumers […]
*Three RCBank Employees Honored as Chartered Bankers by CIBN in Nigeria*
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred Chartered Banker status on three RCBank Employees and one from Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (Miriam Kama Konteh) after they have been inducted as Associate members by the Institute on the 22nd March, 2025 in Lagos Nigeria. The three staff who completed their last exam papers […]
Deputy Mayor of Freetown Donates 25 Bags of Rice to APC Disabled Wing
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Deputy Mayor of Freetown, Kweku Lisk Esq., has on Monday 24th March 2025 reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting persons with disabilities by donating 25 bags of rice to the Disabled Wing of the All People’s Congress (APC) party in Western Urban. The donation, made on behalf of […]
Sierra Leone High Commission Engages Oxford Africa Conference Team to Forge Strategic Partnership
The Sierra Leone High Commission in London (SLHC-UK) under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, convened a strategic dialogue on 19th March, 2025, with the executive team of the Oxford Africa Conference. The meeting aimed to explore collaborative avenues that have the potential to yield appropriate benefits for both the OAC and […]
Sierra Leone Ports & Harbours Authority Commits to Innovation & Sustainable Development
By Miracle The Seer Yankuba Askia Bio, the General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), has reaffirmed the authority’s dedication to driving innovation and enhancing the efficiency of the nation’s ports. Under his leadership, the SLPHA is focused on improving port infrastructure, supporting regional trade, and fostering economic growth. […]
Audit Service signs MoU with NPPA to Strengthen Transparency & Accountability
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a move to strengthen institutional cooperation between MDAs and to strengthen transparency and accountability in Sierra Leone, Audit Service Sierra (ASSL) has on Friday March 21, 2025, in Freetown signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Public Procumbent Authority (NPPA). This signing aims to strengthen and enhance transparency and accountability […]
