By Yusuf Keketoma Sandi Esq. (Press Secretary to the President) In an era where gender inequality still casts long shadows over the paths we tread, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio emerges as a beacon of hope—a true embodiment of the ethos of HeForShe. He ascended the Presidency of Sierra Leone with a clear vision: a profound mission to forge a new path characterized by inclusivity and equality. His leadership...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, themed “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,” the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with the International Women’s Day National Steering Committee, concluded a two-day High-Level Policy Dialogue Forum on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Center, Youyi Building in Freetown. The forum brought together over 120 participants who recommended consistent...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kenema District, Sierra Leone – The European Union (EU) remains a key development partner for Sierra Leone, offering significant financial and technical support to local councils, and civil society organisations to promote sustainable development, enhance governance, and improve service delivery. Through the EU-funded “Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities for Local Development in Sierra Leone” project, councils have received substantial investments aimed at fostering economic...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, visited the Leone Stars training session at the SLFA Academy, offering congratulations and motivation to the players and newly appointed head coach, Mohamed Kallon. Her visit comes at a critical time as the team aims to regroup and focus on their future international qualifications, particularly for the 2026 World Cup,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Nineteen-year-old unemployed Emma Morlia Sesay was committed to the High Court by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, for allegedly stealing a one-week, five-day-old child. The accused is charged with one count of child stealing, contrary to section 56 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on November 13, 2024,...Read More
