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…
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) opened a new state-of-the-art medical facility in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District for police personnel and their families. This development is part of Inspector General (IGP) Sellu’s initiative to improve healthcare for officers across the country, complementing the recent construction of a modern police station in…
Africa is advocating for increased representation in the United Nations Security Council, with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio leading the charge for additional council seats for African nations, including two permanent positions with veto power. President Bio stressed the importance of amplifying Africa’s voice and addressing its demands for justice and equity. Ongoing discussions…
A three-hour torrential downpour yesterday led to extensive flooding in several parts of Makeni Town. Areas severely impacted include Lower John Street, Molala Road, Magburaka Road, Agriculture Road, Kojo Street, Teko Road, Milton Street, Rogbaneh Road, and Savage Square, with significant property damage reported. Residents are facing severe disruptions, with many homes and businesses submerged….
In its mission to ensure a safe environment in Sierra Leone, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organized a Plastic Treaty Dialogue. The event gathered government officials, recyclers, development partners, civil society, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and evaluate options that represent Sierra Leone’s stance for the upcoming global negotiation session, aligned with the outcomes from…
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has launched the Sierra Leone Peace-building Art Exhibition at the United Nations, a significant display of the nation’s journey toward peace and reconciliation. “I am deeply honored to open this remarkable Art Exhibition on Peace-building in Sierra Leone,” President Bio stated, emphasizing the exhibition’s role in demonstrating the resilience and…
By: Francess Sesay In 2022, a series of protests erupted across Freetown, Makeni, and other parts of Sierra Leone due to the high cost of living. These protests resulted in the deaths of several police officers and numerous civilians. Abdul Karim Will, Director of Strategic Communication and Spokesperson for the Office of National Security, emphasized…
By: Iris Aminata Bangura Tripartite committee and the US Ambassador, US-UN Ambassador. Image credit:dubawa.orgTripartite committee and the US Ambassador, US-UN Ambassador Credit Introduction In what many consider a significant milestone for Sierra Leone’s democratic process, the Tripartite Committee, comprising representatives from the SLPP Government, the APC, and moral guarantors, has finalised and presented its recommendations…