Maadagbow, Author at The Nature News

Circular Economy Key to Tackling Plastic Waste Challenges World Bank Consultant Amira Hallaby.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, Sierra Leone A World Bank consultant, Amira Hallaby, has underscored the importance of adopting a circular economy approach as a sustainable solution to the growing challenges of plastic pollution and waste management. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session in Freetown, Hallaby highlighted three critical concepts shaping modern waste governance:...

Empowering Africa’s Next Generation: Youth Leaders in High-Level Diplomatic Conference in Addis Ababa.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

Empowering Africa’s Next Generation: Youth Leaders in High-Level Diplomatic Conference in Addis Ababa Young leaders from across Africa gathered this week in Addis Ababa for the Sixth Session of the African Youth Leadership Diplomatic Conference, a landmark event that brought together high-profile leaders in governance, seasoned diplomats, policymakers, and emerging change-makers committed to shaping the...

Sierra Leone Participates in Two Crucial Debates at the UN Human Rights Council.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

Sierra Leone has participated in two urgent debates held during the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, addressing escalating international security concerns and the protection of civilians, particularly children, in armed conflict. During the first urgent debate on 25 March 2026, convened at the request of Bahrain on behalf of the Cooperation...

Gender Ministry strengthens rural finance for Sierra Leonean women.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs recently hosted a strategic engagement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to discuss the implementation of the Rural Finance Project – Phase II, aimed at expanding financial opportunities for women in rural communities across Sierra Leone. Discussions focused on scaling up community banks that provide loans...

CHANGE OF NAME.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

I, Salamatu Jalloh of Furniture, Allen Town, in Freetown, in the Western Area of the Republic of Sierra Leone, do hereby, for and on behalf of myself, absolutely renounce and abandon the use of my former name Salamatu Bah as they appear in my documents and in lieu thereof do assume as from the date...

Sierra Leone Advances Data-Driven Environmental Governance at CLA26 Conference.

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown City Council Auditorium played host to the opening of Day One of the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Conference 2026 (CLA26), as government and partners intensified efforts to strengthen environmental governance through data-driven decision-making. Held under the theme “From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Environmental Governance through Evidence and Insights,” the...

SIERRA LEONE CLIMATE MANIFESTO

MaadagbowMarch 31, 2026

The 1st Sierra Leone climate change manifesto, citizens perception survey. Theme: Leaders must lead the safety of our environment That was launched on Monday 12th June, 2023. At Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel Aberdeen Freetown.

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MaadagbowMarch 27, 2026

Green Partnerships: France’s SD Agenda in Sierra Leone… French Diplomat Returns to Freetown

Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection.

MaadagbowMarch 27, 2026

BY: Esme Stallard Fish species that undertake mammoth migrations through rivers, lakes and ponds are facing a combined threat from dams, pollution and overfishing preventing them from reaching their breeding grounds. The golden mahseer and goonch catfish are some of the thirty flagship fish species which have now been prioritised for global conservation by the...

Electricity and Policy Gaps Hamper Sierra Leone’s Plastic Recycling Harald Williams.

MaadagbowMarch 27, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Sierra Leone faces significant challenges in industrializing its plastic recycling sector, largely due to persistent electricity deficits, inadequate infrastructure, and policy gaps, according to environmental journalist Harald Williams. Speaking at a recent environmental forum in Freetown, Williams painted a vivid picture of the hurdles that prevent local recycling from reaching...