Around 750 Sierra Leoneans, including women and children, are stranded at an International Organization for Migration (IOM) camp in Agadez, Niger. Despite being processed and vetted by IOM officials, their repatriation to Sierra Leone is on hold due to the lack of authorization from the Sierra Leonean government. Musa Alie Sesay, the group’s spokesperson, stated…
Hungary has awarded thirty-two scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies to Sierra Leonean students. This initiative aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s flagship Free Quality Education program and aims to support Sierra Leone’s human capital development. The scholarship recipients, chosen through a rigorous selection process, met on August 12th and 13th, 2024, at the…
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized the need for enhanced governance during the FY 2025 budget hearings. He began by commending the Minister of Finance and his team for their efforts in stabilizing the economy amidst global challenges. Describing the FY 2025 budget as…
The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has apprehended a Ghanaian individual for engaging in illegal dredge mining within the Outamba Kilimi National Park (OKNP), marking a crucial step in Sierra Leone’s battle against environmental crimes. This operation, backed by the EU-funded Outamba Kilimi Park Support (OKKPS) Project, underscores the NPAA’s dedication to conserving the nation’s…
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) hosted an important Local Content Consultative Forum at their conference room in Freetown. The event, chaired by SLLCA Director General, Mr. Fodeba Daboh, brought together key industry stakeholders and government representatives to strategize on enhancing local content in the nation. The forum saw…
Critics of PC Foday Manso Koroma III, who was controversially elected Paramount Chief of Nieni Chiefdom in January 2024, have faced increasing threats and intimidation. According to sources, three cocoa farmers have fled the chiefdom due to fears for their safety. They claim that the Paramount Chief is using Local Courts and Sub Chiefs to…
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, a delegation from Roche, a multinational healthcare company, visited Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Bio to present a proposal for establishing a comprehensive breast cancer center. The discussion focused on the roadmap for creating the center within the state-of-the-art 600-bed hospital at 34 Military Hospital in Freetown. This vital project…
Haja Namasa Conteh, a young and exceptionally talented student, achieved a remarkable score of 344 in the 2024 National Primary School Examination (NPSE), earning her the title of top pupil as announced by the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) from the International School Limited. The news was broadcast nationwide on the…
By: Hafsatu Z Bangura The Magistrate Court in Kambia District has ruled to commit a case involving alleged female genital cutting (FGC) to the High Court of Sierra Leone. The charges include conspiracy and manslaughter, following the tragic deaths of two girls who were initiated into a practice called Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting. The…
On August 14, 2024, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) announced the 2024 National Primary School Examination results. MBSSE Minister Conrad Sackey made the announcement on Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). This year, 164,971 students participated in the exam, marking an increase of 1,111 from the previous year, with 4,963…