Politics

VP Juldeh Jalloh Engages the Military, Boosts Morale

Dr Jalloh reassured military personnel of President Julius Maada Bio’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare and operational capabilities of the security and defence forces. Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh today held a brief meeting at the Joint Force Command Headquarters and the 3rd Infantry Brigade in Murray Town to engage with senior commanders, […]

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Sierra Leonean Migrants Abandoned at Tunisia-Algeria Border

With the assistance of local authorities and the National Guard, the 28 Sierra Leoneans were transferred to a police station before being moved to a shelter managed by IOM A Tunisian rights group has reported rescuing 28 migrants and asylum seekers, including 25 Sierra Leoneans, who were abandoned without water and food near the Tunisian-Algerian

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OPINION: Questioning Elektros Lithium Mining Project in Sierra Leone

Such examples underline the critical need for due diligence when assessing new entrants into any industry in Sierra Leone, especially those like Elektros, which present themselves as pioneers in high-stakes sectors such as mining and renewable energy. The announcement of Elektros (OTC PINK) making significant strides in its Sierra Leone lithium mining project raises questions,

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Sierra Leone Launches Plan for Sustainable Development

The successful launch of the UNSDCF 2025-2030 signifies a major milestone for Sierra Leone, highlighting a robust commitment to sustainable development Sierra Leone marked a significant step towards sustainable development with the launch of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2025-2030. The International Trade Centre (ITC) made noteable contributions to the framework. At the

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Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone Cracks Down on Drug Peddlers

The Board assured the public that those arrested would face the full weight of the law, serving as a strong deterrent to others who might consider engaging in illegal drug activities. The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone (PBSL), in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), the Operational Support Division of the

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Tim Kabba Says ‘Rules of War’ Saves His Life As A Child Soldier

“I stand here today as a former child soldier, forcefully recruited during the civil conflict that decimated over 50,000 of my compatriots…I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the critical support of the ICRC and the international community,” Musa Timothy Kabba told Members of the informal visit of UN Security Council members to

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OPINION: Sierra Leone’s Vice President and The SLPP Succession

His loyalty to President Bio is unquestioned, as he has consistently supported the president’s policies…Some speculate that VP Jalloh is deliberately staying out of the fray to preserve his political capital for the future. Others believe he may be acting as a mediator behind the scenes, working to bridge the party’s divides without drawing attention

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New Book on Colonial Legacy in Global Health Responses in Sierra Leone

This perspective invites readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding global health events and to critically examine the colonial legacies that still shape the ontology of Black lives today A new book titled Antiblackness and Global Health: A Response to Ebola in the Colonial Wake by Lioba Hirsch has shed light on the deep connections between

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Samura Kamara Calls for Unity, Draws Inspiration from Other Political Successes

Meanwhile, sources within the APC, including some executive members who have made public insinuations and outright calls to replace him ahead of the 2028 elections, also hinted that the candidate for the ruling SLPP would be a far more formidable force. Former presidential candidate for the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Samura Mathew Wilson

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