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Moral Guarantors Call for Expanded Electoral Reforms, Inclusive Governance in Sierra Leone

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Chairperson of the International Moral Guarantors, Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, has called for urgent institutional reforms, expanded political inclusion, and strengthened electoral processes following the conclusion of a high-level assessment mission to Sierra Leone. The mission, conducted from April 13 to 20, 2026, evaluated progress on the implementation of the Agreement...

Sierra Leone, Liberia Deepen Public Health Ties to Strengthen Regional Disease Surveillance

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), led by Interim Director General Dr. Sia Wata Gamanor, has paid a high-level courtesy visit to the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) of Sierra Leone in a move aimed at strengthening regional collaboration on disease surveillance, emergency response, and public health research. The meeting, held at the...

UNDP Monitoring Team Assesses UN–India Funded Disability Projects at NCPD

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Staff Writer A monitoring team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has conducted an official visit to the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD) headquarters in New England Ville to evaluate the implementation and impact of projects funded under the UN–India Development Partnership Fund. The delegation, comprising Compliance Officer Erica Bach and...

NDMA, Iceland Embassy Deepen Ties on Blue Economy, Disaster Resilience

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Staff Writer The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has engaged the Icelandic diplomatic mission in a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration on the blue economy and enhancing disaster preparedness for vulnerable coastal and riverine communities. The meeting, held at the Iceland Embassy on Fudia Terrace, Spur Loop on April 17, brought together NDMA’s...

President Bio Declares “Digital Sovereignty Is National Dignity” at NATCA Headquarters Commissioning

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr President Julius Maada Bio has delivered a sweeping keynote address declaring that Sierra Leone’s pursuit of digital sovereignty is not merely a technological ambition, but a matter of national dignity and justice for its citizens. Speaking at the commissioning of the new National Telecommunications Authority (NATCA) headquarters, the President described...

NATCA Director General Underscores Digital Transformation Milestone at New Headquarters Opening

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Director General of the National Telecommunications Authority, Amara Brewah, has described the commissioning of the institution’s new headquarters as a landmark achievement in Sierra Leone’s journey toward digital transformation and modern public service delivery. Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Brewah emphasized that the transition from foundational work to...

Deputy Youth Minister Gibril Pledges Structural Reforms, 30% Youth Quota

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Patrick Gibril, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming youth empowerment from short-term support initiatives into long-term structural reforms aimed at unlocking the full potential of Sierra Leone’s youthful population. Speaking at a high-level youth engagement, Gibril acknowledged the demographic reality facing the country, noting...

Youth Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Empowerment

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Commissioner of the National Youth Commission, Joseph Maada Lahai, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth empowerment, transparency, and inclusive development during a high-level engagement with youth leaders, development partners, and institutional stakeholders. Delivering his keynote statement, Commissioner Lahai welcomed participants to what he described as a “timely and...

Rising Fire Outbreaks Leave Freetown Families Devastated

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Josephine Sesay Freetown is experiencing a troubling surge in fire outbreaks, leaving widespread destruction, deep emotional distress, and growing concern among residents. In recent months, several communities across the capital have been hit by sudden and intense fires, destroying homes, businesses, and, in some tragic instances, claiming lives. Families who once lived in relative...

The State of Sanitation in Calaba Town Market

abefeoladimeji1April 21, 2026

By Josephine Sesay Calaba Town Market, one of the busiest trading hubs in the eastern part of Freetown, is facing a growing sanitation crisis due to the lack of proper toilet facilities. Despite the high volume of daily traders and customers, the market has no functioning public toilet. This has forced many people to resort...