EDSA Announces Actions to Fix Recent Power Outages
By Kadiatu A Turay The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has addressed the nation regarding the widespread power outages that have disrupted daily life in several districts across Sierra Leone. The outages, which began last week, have sparked public outcry as residents and businesses struggle to cope with the prolonged lack of…...
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HRCSL Consults Stakeholders on Development of National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
With support from UNDP and Irish Aid, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone through its Directorate of Business and Human Rights and Labour Relations on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November, 2024 facilitated a consultative engagement with 40 key stakeholders including MPs, MDAs, DHRCs, companies and CSOs on the development of a National Action […]
LOCAL GOVT MINISTRY SPEAR HEADS STAKEHOLDER MEETING TO PROMOTE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
By Lamina Kamara In a national effort to promote human capital development, ninety Paramount Chiefs from the North and Northwest of the country assembled at the Bombali District Council hall on 25th November 2024. The paramount chiefs and several top government officials engaged in fruitful advocacy conversations relating to human capital development in […]
VP Dr Juldeh Jalloh Calls for Community-Driven Solutions to End Gender-Based Violence
Hon. Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh today addressed an audience of government officials, civil society leaders, and international partners, calling for strengthened community-driven initiatives to combat gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking with a focus on achievements and persistent challenges, the Vice President underscored the critical role of local-level interventions in addressing GBV and fostering […]
The Protection of Women and Girls in Society
By Andrea T Gegra In every corner of the world, women play a very great role in shaping families, communities, and nations. Yet, too often, they face threats to their safety, dignity, and opportunities. Why should women be protected in society? This is a very big question. The answer goes beyond safeguarding their rights—it’s […]
Health for All Coalition Launches Nationwide Vaccination Campaign
By Kadiatu A Turay In a significant move to combat preventable diseases and improve public health, the Health for All Coalition has initiated a nationwide vaccination campaign. The program aims to immunize millions of Sierra Leoneans against critical diseases, focusing on rural and underserved communities. The vaccination initiative targets diseases such as polio, measles,…...
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Is Our Culture Fading?
By Edward Boima We were taught in school, “Culture is the way of life.” Where is ours? Our Sierra Leonean children have had the best education on every culture, tradition, and custom of our forefathers, but only a few can recognize these cultures in their local communities. The Cultures portrayed in big ledgers…...
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Combatting the Menace of Kush Selling. A Call to Protect Our Youth and the Future of Sierra Leone
By Josephine Sesay In Sierra Leone the spread of Kush selling has reached a critical point where it is not only risking the lives of our youth but also destroying the future of our nation. The impact of drug abuse, particularly on the young population, cannot be overstated. It robs them of their…...
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Urgent Call to Protecting Our Children and End the Devilish Acts Plaguing in Sierra Leone
BY Josephine Sesay In recent years, a distressing pattern has emerged in Sierra Leone that threatens the safety and well-being of our children, particularly young girls. The tragic incidents involving Kadijah highlight the extent of evil of the acts some individuals are capable of inflicting. Schools, which should be places of learning and…...
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Sierra Leone Armed Forces Announces Compulsory Retirement and Discharge of 70 Personnel
By Josephine Sesay The Defence Council of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces has confirmed the compulsory retirement and discharge of 70 soldiers across various ranks. In a press release issued today by the Ministry of Defence, the Force outlined the details of the decision, which affects a range of officers, from…...
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