Story by Tyson Conteh in Makeni & Courtney Bembridge in London – BBC Africa Eye Isata, a single mother in her early twenties, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone. She has been beaten, robbed, kidnapped, trafficked to another country, rescued, trafficked and rescued again. Amidst all of this, she...Read More
By: Tommy Francis Alpha- Health Education, MoH, Intern. In a significant step towards safeguarding the health of its population, the National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UNICEF and various health partners, recently held a press conference to announce the commencement of the third phase of the Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIA3) scheduled...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu New York: At the Clinton Global Initiative, Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, discussed the climate effects cities are witnessing and outlined strategies they could be used for enhancing climate resilience emphasizing sustainable financing models and engagement in the carbon market. At the event...Read More
In an act of civic engagement that few would envy, 26-year-old builder Ibrahim Koroma graciously volunteered himself for an extended 40-month vacation at the exclusive Pademba Road Correctional Facility, courtesy of Magistrate Santigie Bangura. His journey began on Thursday, September 26, 2024, when the builder was rewarded for his creativity in redistributing local electrical assets...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana BRAC Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted the Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) TVET Graduation and Asset Transfer Ceremony on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Makeni City Hall, under the theme: “Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) with the Right Skills for Sustainable Growth.” The event,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Santigie Bangura on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, once again denied bail to Hussein Antar, Jamal Antar, and Sulaiman Barrie, who are facing serious charges related to the alleged importation of bomb-making materials into Sierra Leone. During the court proceedings, state prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay informed the court...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Executive Director of SLURC, Dr. Joseph Macarthy handing over toilets key to Community Representative On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) officially handed over six biofil toilets to the Mafengbeh community in Cockle Bay. This initiative was part of the Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal...Read More
Bio Demands Africa’s Priority in UN Security Council Reform and Global Ceasefire New York, United States – September 24, 2024: In a powerful speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, demanding Africa’s rightful representation in global decision-making. As...Read More
By sallieu s kanu Global support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) continues to grow, with Indonesia, Sierra Leone and the Solomon Islands ratifying the landmark agreement at a high-level ceremony in New York on Tuesday (24 September). There are now 73 state parties and a further 25 signatories. Indonesia becomes...Read More
