Freetown, Sierra Leone (7 January 2025) – From fleeing the civil war in Sierra Leone in the late 1990s to becoming a beacon of hope and development, Fodeba Daboh’s journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. As the Director General of the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA), Daboh has made significant strides in promoting local content, driving economic growth, and fostering national development. After settling in Pennsylvania (USA)...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Chief Justice’s Chambers, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, January 6, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda on Monday received the Egyptian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Ms Rashna Soliman Mohi Eldin Soliman and team at his Chambers on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. Welcoming the Ambassador and her team, the Hon. Chief Justice said Sierra Leone and the Republic of Egypt...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura January 7, 2025—The visually impaired residents of the remote Koinadugu and Fabala districts face formidable challenges in their quest for inclusion, access to essential services, and opportunities for a better life. These districts, known for their vast rural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, lack the basic services needed by visually impaired individuals, leaving them in a constant struggle to navigate daily life. Mariatu Koroma, a visually...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A young man from Sierra Leone who was forced to leave school due to relentless mockery over a life-threatening facial tumor has had it successfully removed by international charity, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), the charity said in a statement on Monday. Alex, now 23, first noticed a swelling on his jaw in 2016 as a teenager. Over the years, the tumor grew significantly, making it difficult for...Read More
Written by Nicolas Messner In 2024, the IJF Academy stopped in Sierra Leone for a very important and useful practical session. This offered Slavisa Bradic, one of the experts of the Academy to conduct specific activities with women and get feedback about their situation and how judo can impact their lives positively. “We learned first hand what it is like to be a woman practising judo in a West African...Read More
