By Sallieu S. Kanu The national office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) hosted a seminar on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to discuss ways to bridge gaps within services for children with special educational needs in Sierra Leone. The seminar, held in Freetown, was attended by pupils with disabilities, representatives from the Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, teachers, WAEC staff, and policymakers. Dr. Abubakarr Lamin, Head of the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Thursday 6th March 2025—Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD), and Marginalized Affected Property Owners (MAPO) of Koidu, have expressed their support for the recent intervention by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Madam Fatima Jabbie Bio, in the ongoing issues between Koidu Limited and the mining-affected communities of Tankoro and Gbense chiefdoms. The First Lady’s intervention was prompted by video clips...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The appeal case of Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray has been adjourned to April 10, 2025, by a panel of three Appeals Court judges—Justice John Bosco Alieu (lead judge), Justice Momoh Jah Steven, and Justice Tonia Barnett. The adjournment was announced on Thursday, March 6, 2025, following an appeal filed by Mansaray’s lawyers against the judgment passed by Justice Samuel Taylor. During the court session, the appellant’s lawyer, Musa...Read More
Brussels, 5th March 2025—During the 8th European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) webinar, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Ambassador to Brussels, Mrs. Asmaa James, highlighted the country’s advancements in gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event, part of the International Women’s Day commemoration, was themed “Women Shaping Global Politics.” It aimed to explore the current state of gender equality in politics and diplomacy worldwide, discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to women’s leadership, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kenema, Sierra Leone — The European Union (EU) has left an indelible mark on the lives of many young individuals in Kenema through its vocational training initiatives. These programs, aimed at equipping youth with essential skills for self-employment and job opportunities, are reshaping the future for those previously lacking access to sustainable livelihoods. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, a gathering of beneficiaries, tutors, and officials at...Read More
