The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in partnership with the European Union and funded through International IDEA, has concluded a nationwide training for journalists on conflict sensitive reporting around the Tripartite Process and its recommendations. The training, implemented under a consortium comprising the Independent Radio Network (IRN) and Talking Drum Studio (TDS) as lead…
Another Ramadan: Fasting or Feasting By Sheikh Alie Kallay Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali explains that there are three degrees of fasting. Ordinary fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and sexual activity from dawn to sunset. Extraordinary fasting requires keeping all one’s senses and limbs free from sin, including the eyes, ears, tongue, hands, and feet….
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The visit reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s gender-focused reforms, including the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act and ongoing constitutional review processes. Dr. Houinato…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid will be “wounded and dangerous” because of their dramatic defeat against his side in the Benfica manager last month as the sides prepare to meet again in the competition. Benfica sealed their spot in the play-offs with an incredible 4-2 victory against Madrid in the final match of the league…
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State on UN Security Council reform, has urged African leaders to intensify unity and collective action to push for meaningful reform of the UN Security Council. Speaking at the C-10 Heads of State meeting…
England will face Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League group stage, while Wales are in the same group as champions Portugal. England and Wales, who will also play Denmark and Norway in a bid to qualify for the knockout stages, both secured promotion to League A in the 2024-2025…
The teenage suspect in a mass shooting in rural British Columbia had been the subject of a number of police visits in recent years because of mental health issues, authorities say. Police say the 18-year-old – who was found dead on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound – killed eight people, including six children,…
Kenya’s border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced. Based in Somalia, the group has masterminded a series of deadly assaults including one on a shopping centre in the capital, Nairobi, killing 67 people in 2013 and…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has unanimously ratified several trade and investment agreements, including a major deal with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited. Presenting the agreements, Minister of Trade Alpha Ibrahim Sesay described them as a boost for business and economic growth. He said JOLAKS, established in 2012 to produce vegetable oil, plans to diversify production…
President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, at State House, Freetown. Dr Rahma was accompanied by the Bank’s outgoing Country Manager, Dr Halima Yusuf Hashi. Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, briefed the President on…
