by Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic & Senior Education, Sierra Leone By 2050, the African continent will be home to nearly 40 percent of the worldʼs youth. With this demographic shift comes immense opportunity; but only if it is matched by bold, coordinated investment in human capital. The decisions made today about education, workforce readiness, and social...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 10, 2025 — In a defining moment for public dialogue in Sierra Leone, Dr. Kaifala Marah is set to host a Town Hall meeting themed “A Nation at the Crossroads” at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. The forum will bring together professionals, business leaders, civil society, media representatives, and...Read More
Our radio show, Wae Gyal Pikin Tinap (When a Girl Child Stands), empowered girls to take charge of their futures Without education, you can be discriminated against and stigmatised in the community, and even by your own relatives.”— Out-of-school girl from Pujehun, Sierra Leone More than half of Sierra Leone’s 15-year-olds cannot read or write,...Read More
By Silas Isenjia (ACI Africa) Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone have expressed optimism that the planned National Pilgrimage scheduled for November 21 will be an opportunity for the people of God in the West African nation to seek not only the “path of conversion” but also national cohesion. In a letter inviting Sierra Leoneans to participate...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 2025 — Sierra Leonean music star Arkman has once again captured the nation’s heart with the release of his latest single, “My Baby”—a soulful Afrobeat love anthem that’s already making waves across the country’s airwaves and streaming platforms. Following the buzz and controversy surrounding his politically...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Lumley, Sierra Leone — July 4, 2025: In a major step toward inclusive and equitable education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) convened a landmark National Seminar on Inclusive Education on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Lumley Hotel. The gathering brought together a diverse coalition of government representatives, civil society,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Mattru Jong Town, Bonthe District, Friday, July 4, 2025 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned the newly constructed Mattru Jong–Senehun Bridge in Jong Chiefdom, Bonthe District, a transformative infrastructure project designed to benefit over 20,000 residents. The bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Thursday, July 3, 2025, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received the eight-month performance report from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) during a meeting at State House. The report, which highlights key operational milestones, left the President notably impressed by the institution’s progress under its current leadership. President Bio expressed...Read More
A critical land rights crisis is unfolding in the Kasafoni region of Sierra Leone, as community members from Dansogoia, Sambaia, and Diang Chiefdoms accuse state-backed entities of unlawfully seizing land, sparking widespread concern over human rights violations and institutional silence. The controversy has prompted a petition submitted to Parliament by Hon. PC Alhaji Musa Bamba...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Waterloo, Sierra Leone – July 3, 2025: In a powerful gesture of judicial reform and mercy, High Court Judge Hon. Justice Hannah Bonnie has acquitted and discharged thirty-four (34) out of sixty-one (61) inmates who appeared before the UNDP-supported Prison Court at the Waterloo Correctional Centre. The move forms part of Chief...Read More
