Epilepsy Crisis Emerges as Medication Supply Runs Dry

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone is witnessing a concerning surge in epilepsy cases, with current estimates reaching 87,000—over 1% of the population. This alarming increase is largely attributed to the disruption of vital medication supplies from the UK-based charity, Medical Assistance Sierra Leone (MASL). Max Bangura, Founder and Executive Director of the Epilepsy…

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Deputy Mayor Attends Monrovia Day Celebrations

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Monrovia, Liberia – Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq. has arrived in Liberia’s capital to participate in the Monrovia Day celebrations, following an invitation from Monrovia Mayor John-Charuk Siafa. Representing Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Deputy Mayor Lisk is set to engage in discussions focused on urban governance, environmental sustainability, and community…

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Lawyer’s Society Calls for Transparency Amid Diplomatic Drug Allegations

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In light of recent drug-related allegations involving Sierra Leonean diplomats stationed in Guinea, Augustine Sorie Sengbe-Marrah, interim president of the Lawyer’s Society, has emphasized the urgent need for transparency and accountability within public service. Sengbe-Marrah noted the unprecedented action taken by Guinean security personnel to search diplomatic vehicles, reflecting a…

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Gambia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S In a significant diplomatic engagement, Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Bah, met with his Gambian counterpart, Dawda Jallow, on February 13, 2025, to bolster bilateral cooperation and improve key governance sectors in both nations. The meeting underscored the mutual commitment to constitutional reforms, election management, and…

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