A recent Commonwealth workshop has bolstered the ability of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone to better apply human rights principles in protecting fundamental freedoms across the country. Held in Freetown from 24 to 26 March 2025, the workshop brought together 45 staff from the Human Rights Commission and representatives of district human rights committees who work...Read More
Freetown, April 7, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Sierra Leone, joined the global community to commemorate World Health Day 2025 under the theme: “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures a Call to Action to strengthen systems and partnerships that ensure every woman and newborn survives and thrives. The event that...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 12, 2025 – Experts have called for the formalization of artisanal mining in Sierra Leone during a pivotal national discussion held as part of Sierra Leone Mining Week. The dialogue focused on the impact of illegal and illicit mining on the nation’s economy, alongside the challenges and...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Don Bosco Fambul, a leading child-welfare organization in Sierra Leone, is making a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, particularly young women rescued from the sex trade. Through comprehensive support programs, the organization provides vocational training in fields such as hotel management, catering, tailoring, and hairdressing, alongside access to formal...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In an ongoing chieftaincy case, Michael Margai has taken Paramount Chief Jibao Russell of Lower Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba District, to court over allegations of corruption and embezzlement. The matter was heard on Thursday, April 10, 2015, before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens at the Freetown High Court. Margai, representing the late Nancy R....Read More
