More than 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in the past three weeks as Israel intensifies its campaign against Hezbollah, according to a UNICEF official. Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director for humanitarian actions at UNICEF, highlighted the severe impact on the education system, stating that 1.2 million children are currently deprived of schooling due…
President Ali Hijazi of the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation has responded to allegations of autocratic leadership following Cyril Morgan’s resignation as Financial Secretary. Morgan, who resigned less than a year after the November 2023 elective congress, cited concerns over Hijazi’s management style as his reason for stepping down. He accused Hijazi of making unilateral decisions…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, operating through its Free Education Project Secretariat, is currently implementing a strategy aimed at mitigating School Related Gender Based Violence across the nation. According to officials, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of ensuring universal access to quality education (FQSE) for all students nationwide. To support…
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…
In a national address, Dr. Samura Matthew Wilson Kamara, presidential candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC), updated the nation on the Cross-Party Agreement for National Unity, co-signed by the APC and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) government. This agreement aims to restore democracy after the contentious June 24, 2023, elections. Dr. Kamara greeted…
By Osman Marah Philanthropist Alhaji Osman Kamara, has on the 11th October 2026, been appointed Board Chairman of Bullom Stars Football Club by the Chief of Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Hon. Paramount Chief Bai Shebora Sheba Gbereh III. The appointment adds another responsibility to Alhaji Kamara’s growing leadership profile, which spans education, professional management, and community…
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered severe burns from the attack on Sunday in north-west Kenya. The authorities revealed that Cheptegei was targeted following a dispute over land with her ex-partner. Her father, Joseph Cheptegei,…
Journalist Munya Bawoh has accused police officers in Kenema of assaulting and detaining him while he was on assignment. Bawoh claims the incident occurred yesterday when he witnessed a confrontation between police and disabled individuals in a public space. He attempted to document the event with photographs, but officers allegedly approached him aggressively, trying to…
By: James Kamare-Manneh The All People’s Congress (APC) says it is making “encouraging progress” in ongoing face-to-face discussions with Government representatives aimed at advancing Sierra Leone’s National Unity agenda. The talks, which bring together senior officials from both sides, are being led on the Government’s part by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, with the…
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…