By John Baimba Sesay As dawn breaks and hope stirs, the health and well-being of women become the true measure of a nation’s aspirations. In rural clinics across Sierra Leone—from Alkalia in the north, where dedicated health workers welcome newborns amid challenges, to Pujehun in the south, where midwives empower communities—progress is visible. Yet, this progress is fragile, hinging on sustained support for women’s health. The journey of women, marked...Read More
Cairo, Egypt — May 13, 2025: The Sierra Leone Embassy in Cairo has officially welcomed Mr. Kai Brima as its new Head of Chancery during a formal ceremony held at the Embassy’s Conference Hall. The event, presided over by Ambassador Sadiq Silla, marked a significant transition in leadership and underscored the Embassy’s commitment to modernization and excellence. Ambassador Silla commended the embassy staff for their professionalism and dedication, particularly in...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: The Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has announced the passing of Hon. Musa Peter Moigua, calling for a more structured and predictable healthcare system for Members of Parliament (MPs) and parliamentary staff. The announcement, made during a parliamentary session, was met with solemn reflection and expressions of concern from MPs regarding the urgent need for...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — April 28, 2025: IMATT College has celebrated the legal triumph of one of its distinguished alumni, Foday Mansaray Esq., following his victory in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone in the case of Theophilus Pratt and others v. Dr. Turad Sennesie and others. The ruling, delivered on February 10, 2025, marks a significant moment in Sierra Leone’s legal landscape, reinforcing key constitutional principles such as due...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: The Sierra Leone Parliament has summoned the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, to provide a comprehensive update on the ongoing Mpox outbreak in the country and the government’s response efforts. Addressing lawmakers, Dr. Demby confirmed that the outbreak, which began in January 2025 with two cases, has now escalated to over 2,100 cases, with 12 deaths, mainly due...Read More