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By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Youth and children advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have urged the Government of Sierra Leone and President Julius Maada Bio to accelerate inclusive education initiatives for students with hearing and speech impairments. In a recent letter, the advocates highlighted that, according to international and national legal frameworks that Sierra…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 1, 2024, President Bio joined U.S. Ambassador David Bryan Hunt in Freetown to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting Sierra Leone’s significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In a message shared on his X page, President Bio emphasized the country’s strides toward achieving the 95:95:95 targets set by the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter WASH-Net, in collaboration with GOAL Sierra Leone and key stakeholders—including government officials, civil society organizations, and development partners—successfully conducted a one-day Heads of State Landscape Analysis Workshop at the Njala Venue in Freetown.  The workshop aimed to identify major barriers to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access in Sierra Leone and…

By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterOn November 30, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), led by Chairperson Mr. Kabineh M. Kallon, carried out a thorough inspection of the Customs Services Department at Freetown International Airport in Lungi. The visit aimed to evaluate the operational state and infrastructure of the facility, with a…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On December 2, 2024, a pivotal security meeting was held at the Sahn Town Court Barry to confront escalating issues of theft and lawlessness in Malen Chiefdom, particularly concerning the SOCFIN Agricultural Company. The gathering, chaired by Regent Chief Alex B. Lamin, emphasized the urgent need to combat palm oil theft and…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Paramount Chief of Khonimaka Chiefdom, PC Kandeh Kabba Sedu I, has been suspended by the Minister of Local Government, Ambassador Tamba Lamina, following serious allegations of abuse of office. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the outcome of a tribunal hearing, as stipulated in the…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) officially hosted the World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Productive Social Safety Net and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project on Monday, December 2, 2024. Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Abu Kargbo and Senior Economist Samik Adhikari, this mission marks the beginning of…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Irish Aid, recently organized a two-day consultative workshop aimed at advancing the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights. Held on November 28 and 29, 2024, at the…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, is scheduled to deliver a high-profile public lecture on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich Campus in Freetown. The event aims to engage students, faculty, and professionals in meaningful discussions on critical societal…

B: Joseph Momoh, Reporter In a neighborhood once filled with laughter and joy, 12-year-old Aminata Sesay stands at a heartbreaking crossroads. A bright student at the United Methodist Girls’ School, her radiant smile has dimmed as she fights a relentless battle against cancer that threatens to take away her ability to walk. “It all started…