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President of Sierra Leone says record-breaking makeup artist has inspired the nation

Entertainment, Gender /

A Sierra Leone woman got the attention of the president when she broke a world record. Mary Yongai became a local celebrity when she performed the most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours (one artist). The 26-year-old gave beauty transformations to a total of 111 women when she took on the challenge in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra […]

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German Africa Prize 2024 Awarded to Sierra Leone Politician

Business, Gender, Politics /

Mayor of the Municipality of Freetown in Sierra Leone, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has been described as a powerful woman who has improved her city in many ways and made it a pioneer in several areas, according to the German Africa Foundation who describes her as an “inspiration.” it said in just six years, she had introduced models of sustainability

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Calls for Moratorium on Recruitment of Nurses from Developing Countries

Gender, Health, Politics /

Countries that have not been traditionally active in international nurse recruitment are also showing increased demand for overseas-trained nurses, including Finland as well as Scotland, where the government announced an allocation of £4.5 million to support active international recruitment of nurses as part of the overall plan for pandemic recovery and renewal Click on photo

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More than 20 Years after the Civil War, VP Juldeh Jalloh Talks on Socio-Economic Situation to Le Point

Business, Economy, Politics /

Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has told the biggest French Magazine, Le Point, that the small West African Nation with 8 million inhabitants is on the path to development, adding that they are now focused on social issues. “Since 2018, the country has undergone significant changes. We have improved access to

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VP Juldeh Jalloh to Head Sierra Leone’s Social Protection Forum

Business, Economy, Politics /

This forum is a crucial platform for discussing the progress and challenges of the National Social Protection Strategy for Sierra Leone 2022-2026, which aims to strengthen the social safety nets for the most vulnerable populations in the country. Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh is set to lead the Social Protection Forum on

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The Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone

Agriculture, Economy, Gender /

Funded by the Icelandic Red Cross and implemented by the SLRCS with assistance in the field from Finnish Red Cross experts, the project aims to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert (photo above) carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her.   Some

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Sierra Leone Reaches Historic Malaria Vaccination Milestone

Gender, Health, Politics /

In late April 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone, with support from WHO and other partners, launched its first-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The introduction of 550,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine marks a pivotal moment in the fight against malaria in the country. Sierra Leone has one of the highest malaria burdens in the

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INTERVIEW: We Shouldn’t Have to Beg or Negotiate for Women Rights – Sierra Leone

Education, Gender, Politics /

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Bendu Mahoi, recently participated in the 68th session of the Commission on the State of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters in New York. She shared insights with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor on her empowerment initiatives, the challenges she faces as a political figure, and her message to young women across

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