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, and only...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 in...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 charged...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, development...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 costs,...Read More
