By Chernor M. Jalloh     “Democracy survives only when citizens defend its institutions as fiercely as they criticise its leaders.” — Alexis de Tocqueville I recently came across an article in The Organiser News, authored by Abu Shaw (London, 02/12/2025), branding President Julius Maada Bio as a “comical and

Citizen journalism has profoundly influenced the mass by expanding access to information, enhancing accountability, and enriching public discourse. While it democratizes the media landscape and offers valuable insights from diverse communities, it also presents challenges related to credibility and safety. Ultimately, citizen journalism fosters a more engaged and informed society,

By Dadson A. Musa This year’s theme for the celebration of the International Day of Persons living with Disabilities was “fostering disability – inclusive societies for the advancement of social progress”. It was an occasion that saw disables involved in games and sports, musical launch, crafts exhibition and dancing competition

By Dadson A. Musa Gbundorbu village is a remote and hard- to- reach area in the Bo district. Due to its location, it is facing so many challenges from health, social amenities to education. So in the area of education, Action Aid SL has decided to intervene to make the

Expo Times Staff Writer Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sierra Leone, Prof. Aiah Lebbie has said that over 5300 had graduated from the University for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. He was speaking during the second congregation ceremony of Fourah Bay College and the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Solidaridad West Africa in Sierra Leone has supported more than 200 smallholder women farmers, organized into 75 groups across Bo, Kenema, and Moyamba Districts, with agro-processing machines and essential agricultural equipment. The support, provided under the Resilient Food and Nutrition Security (RFaNS) Programme, supported by The Church of Jesus Christ

By Josephine Sesay   His Worship Chief Justice Komba Kamanda Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, has introduced new practice directives designed to overhaul the handling of drug-related cases in the country’s justice system, the measures, which came into effect on 1 December 2025, follow growing alarm over the surge

By Josephine Sesay   Every year, thousands of fresh graduates pour out of universities with crisp certificates, tired eyes, and hopeful hearts, they celebrate with photos in gowns, thank their parents, and for a brief moment, feel the weight of possibility, but as the applause fades, another weight takes its

By Kadiatu A. Turay As the festive season approaches, families, friends, and communities prepare for celebrations, travel, and social gatherings, while the holidays bring joy, renewed energy, and togetherness, they also come with increased risks whether on the road, in health, or in the hustle of crowds. Staying safe during

By Kadiatu A. Turay In a continued effort to improve sanitation and expand public access to essential information, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has engaged more than 60 market women from the Kennedy Street, Portee, and Low Cost markets in a community outreach session on the city’s newly introduced sanitation