Freetown, Sierra Leone – As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, themed “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,” the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with the International Women’s Day National Steering Committee, concluded a two-day High-Level Policy Dialogue Forum on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Center,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kenema District, Sierra Leone – The European Union (EU) remains a key development partner for Sierra Leone, offering significant financial and technical support to local councils, and civil society organisations to promote sustainable development, enhance governance, and improve service delivery. Through the EU-funded “Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for Local...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, visited the Leone Stars training session at the SLFA Academy, offering congratulations and motivation to the players and newly appointed head coach, Mohamed Kallon. Her visit comes at a critical time as the team aims to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Nineteen-year-old unemployed Emma Morlia Sesay was committed to the High Court by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, for allegedly stealing a one-week, five-day-old child. The accused is charged with one count of child stealing, contrary to section 56 of the Offences Against the Person...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The national office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) hosted a seminar on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to discuss ways to bridge gaps within services for children with special educational needs in Sierra Leone. The seminar, held in Freetown, was attended by pupils with disabilities, representatives from the Conference of Principals...Read More
