By Ibrahim S. Bangura Samuel Joel Baihinga, affectionately known as Sami, is a rising guitarist from Freetown whose journey to the spotlight is a testament to passion, perseverance, and relentless practice. From humble beginnings, Sami’s love for music began at the tender age of 10, when he found inspiration in his uncle, a talented keyboardist. “I...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Khadijatu Grace Kamara, has called for a national revival of cultural heritage to foster a strong sense of national identity and unity. Speaking at the event themed “Tourism and Peace,” Kamara emphasized the role of cultural...Read More
CISMAT Holds National Consultative and Advocacy Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response By Naomi Henkuay Samura Civil Society Movement Against Tuberculosis (CISMAT) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, held a one day National Consultative and Advocacy meeting with multi-stakeholders on pandemic preparedness and response. The meeting at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown was held under the...Read More
Sierra Leone is to host the UN Women in Tourism Africa Regional Congress in Freetown from October 29-31, 2024. Under the theme “Beyond Empowerment to Education, Innovation, and Finance Access,” the event is being organised in collaboration with UN Tourism and supported by UN Women and the African Union. The three-day congress will gather prominent leaders, policymakers, and women entrepreneurs from across Africa to discuss practical strategies for...Read More
By Alexandra OwensLocal fashion mavens like Maryann Kaikai, the designer behind Madam Wokie, are helping to promote Sierra Leone.Konah Concepts Studio The most exciting place to visit in Africa right now is an off-the-beaten-path nation better known for making tragic headlines than attracting tourists: Welcome to a splashy new Sierra Leone. Now, Ebola-free and more than two...Read More
