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…
In the silence where stigma often hides, A voice rises strong, where hope abides. On this day, we stand, united and brave, For every life saved, for every soul’s wave. Let’s break the chains of fear and despair, With love as our armor, we show that we care. Together we march, hand in hand, side…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As we observe World HIV Day, it is crucial to reflect on the tireless work of health workers and the challenges faced by individuals living with HIV, particularly in African countries like Sierra Leone. The dual battle against the virus and the pervasive stigma associated with it is a pressing issue…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In Sierra Leone, the role of journalism is crucial yet often undermined by a pervasive culture of skepticism and hostility. Journalists serve as the watchdogs of democracy, providing essential information on human rights violations and public interest issues. However, when unfavorable stories are published, institutions frequently retaliate by employing other journalists…
By Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Kabala The Cause Canada Sierra Leone Partnership has launched an innovative integrated school feeding program titled “Wi Eat watin wi dae plant.” The initiative was inaugurated on November 28, 2024, at the Koinadugu District Education Office. This program aims to provide nutritious meals to students in six pilot schools within the…
By Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Kabala Mohamed Osango Marah, a former police constable attached to the Kabala Divisional Headquarters, has been dismissed from the Sierra Leone Police for multiple disciplinary offenses. His dismissal followed a tribunal convened by the Complaint Discipline & Internal Investigation Department (CDIID), presided over by Inspector Aruna M. Gbondo. Marah faced charges…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Friday, November 29, 2024, Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) hosted a significant public lecture on work ethics as part of the Principal’s Breakfast Program. The event took place at the Great Hall of the Goderich Campus and featured Madam Patricia Wright, Esq., a distinguished barrister and solicitor. In her address, she…
B:y Joseph Momoh, Reporter Sierra Leone is currently investigating a suspected case of acute viral haemorrhagic fever following the death of a female health worker in the western part of the capital, Freetown. This incident comes a decade after the devastating Ebola outbreak, which claimed nearly 4,000 lives in the country. The 29-year-old health worker…
