Cricket Sierra Leone Participates in One-Day Financial Governance Training for NSOs

Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) participated in a one-day financial governance training organized by the National Olympic Committee to empower National Sporting Organizations (NSOs) with key fiscal skills. The traning covered fund disbursement proceedures,  record keeping, financial management and internal control requirements, eligibility criteria, among others. The current Board of CSL, under the leadership of Chairman…

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Prison Watch Sierra Leone Launches Report on Precarious Paths

By Lemuella Tarawallie Prison Watch Sierra Leone has officially launched its report titled Precarious Paths, calling for urgent reforms in the country’s justice and correctional systems, with a strong focus on the plight of young people. Launching the report, the Deputy Minister of Justice, Madam Saptieu Saccoh, urged stakeholders, donors, civil society actors, and government…

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Africa’s Moment: Time to Activate Seamless Continental PaymentsBy Chioma Mang, CEO, UBA Africa 1

…As Africa’s trade story enters a decisive chapter. In 2024, total African trade was estimated at approximately US$1.5 trillion, yet the continent accounts for just about 3.3% of global trade according to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO). Intra-African trade has grown to roughly US$220 billion, but at just 15–18% of total trade, it…

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UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs to Visit Sierra Leone

The United Nations Youth Office has announced the official mission of its Head and Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, to Sierra Leone from 30 March to 6 April 2026. The visit is aimed at strengthening collaboration with national stakeholders and advancing the youth development agenda in the country. During his week-long…

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

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…

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Eastern Region FA Begins Training for Referees’ Instructors and Assessors

The Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) has commenced a two-day training course for referees’ instructors and assessors in Kenema. The training, which started on March 30, 2026, is being held at Rendezvous Guesthouse along Reservation Road and has brought together retired referees from Kailahun, Kenema, and Kono who now serve as instructors and assessors. Speaking…

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SLRU Constitution 2025 Officially Handed Over to Executive

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee of the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU), Ishmail Saidu Kanu Esq, has officially handed over the Union’s 2025 Constitution to President Yeanor Kabia and her executive. The handover demonstrates a major milestone in the institutional strengthening of the Union after months of nationwide consultations, drafting, and thorough review by…

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