By Sallieu S. Kanu Lake Sonfon, Sierra Leone’s largest inland lake, is under threat from illicit mining for gold and has been assessed as an IBA in Danger, according to the BirdLife International. BirdLife International defines IBAs as places of international significance for the conservation of birds and other biodiversity; and sites that together form part of a wider integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of the natural...Read More
State Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown, Friday 21 June 2024 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the African Union Peace and Security Council Heads of State and Government-Level virtual meeting on the situation in the Republic of Sudan, where he called on his colleagues for an immediate and unified response. The meeting was organised under the leadership of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic...Read More
DMN Editorial Team Sierra Leone Artistry Sahr Martin Kabba, the force behind the art collective ‘Train to Sierra Leone,’ is a rising advocate for Sierra Leone’s artistic heritage. His relentless efforts aim to spotlight local talent and elevate Sierra Leone’s art scene both regionally and internationally. As the leader of ‘Train to Sierra Leone,’ Kabba organizes art exhibitions and cultural events, providing necessary platforms for emerging artists. Fueled by his passion...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Lawmakers in Sierra Leone on Thursday unanimously passed a bill prohibiting child marriage in the country. The bill, “Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024”, will become law after President Julius Maada Bio appends his signature on it in the coming days. The bill received bipartisan votes in Parliament. Sierra Leone has the 19th highest child marriage rate in the world, with 13% of girls married by age...Read More
The National Sports Authority (NSA) on Thursday, June 20, 2024, brought together eighty sports stakeholders in an effort to institutionalise the National Sports Development Fund. The meeting, held at the City Hall View, aimed to tap from the invaluable contributions from individuals from 61 sporting organizations. Highlights to the draft statutory instrument relate to its governance structure, revenue, eligibility, institutional roles and responsibilities, among others. Since President Bio launched the...Read More
