Misinformation and Fake News: A Threat to Credible Journalism in Sierra Leone
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In an era where information spreads faster than ever, misinformation and fake news have become serious threats to credible journalism in Sierra Leone. The rise of social media and unverified online platforms has made it increasingly difficult for the public to differentiate between truth and falsehood. As a […]
The Impact of International Partnerships on Media Development in Sierra Leone
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The media landscape in Sierra Leone has undergone significant transformations in recent years, largely due to the growing influence of international partnerships. With support from global organizations, foreign governments, and media development agencies, local journalists and media institutions have gained access to funding, training, and resources that have […]
President Bio Receives Special Envoy from Madagascar, Assures of Deepening Bilateral Ties
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio received Her Excellency Rasata Rafaravavitafika, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar and Special Envoy of His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, the President of Madagascar on Monday, 10th February, 2025. The Special Envoy and her delegation were received at the Freetown International Airport, where they delivered a special message […]
Internal Affairs Ministry Engages Stakeholders to Address the Scourge of Drugs, Alcohol Use and Cultism in School
Following the previous meeting held to address the scourge of drug and gender based violence, the Minister of Internal Affairs Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq, and the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Mr. Conrad Sackey co-chaired a meeting with Conference of Principles, Sierra Leone Police, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and others on […]
Tourism Ministry Kick-starts 5-Day Tourism Statistics Training Workshop
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) commenced a week-long Tourism Statistics Workshop on Monday, 10th February, 2025, at the Bintumani Hotel Hall in Freetown. This specialized five-day training facilitated by an International […]
RAIC Engages Chinese Embassy on its Mandate
Deputy Ambassador Zhang Dianbin and the RAIC Delegation The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) paid a courtesy call on the Chinese embassy in Freetown on Monday 10th February, 2025 to brief it on its mandate and explore potential collaboration on promoting access to information in Sierra Leone. This landmark meeting marks the […]
VP Juldeh Jalloh Inspects Landmark Healthcare Projects at Connaught Hospital
By Lamina Kamara Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh visited Connaught Hospital on Tuesday 11th February, 2025, to inspect landmark healthcare projects at the country’s biggest health facility. The Vice President toured the hospital to have first-hand assessment on the said projects designed to improve healthcare service delivery in the […]
Misconceptions: Ahmadiyya Belief in the Al-Mahdi Promised Messiah not another Prophet
By Alhaji Mohamed Wusha-Conteh The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has clarified belief which majority of Muslims have held since childhood as most of us are taught that the Ahamdiyya Muslims believe in another Prophet besides the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which we all believe that he is the Khatarman Nabiyyeen (the Seal […]
How The Construction of Rural Roads Will Enhance the Development Trajectory of Sierra Leone
By Dadson A. Musa Sierra Leone came from an eleven-year civil war with the country badly devastated and the rural communities badly deprived. Reaching out to rural areas had been a huge challenge especially due to bad road network. So, life has only been convenient in urban areas where business and other government […]
Sec. to President Engages Stakeholders on Removal of Street Garages in Freetown
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Secretary to the President, Dr. Emmanuel A.R. Gaima, has engaged key stakeholders in a strategic discussion aimed at eliminating unauthorized street garages within the Central Business District (CBD) of Freetown. The high-level meeting, held on Friday, February 7, 2025, brought together representatives from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), […]
