A recent UNICEF report reveals that 66% of Sierra Leonean children face social and material deprivation, classifying them as multidimensionally poor. The report, based on a 2017 survey by Statistics Sierra Leone, highlights severe regional disparities, with over 80% of children in districts like Koinadugu, Pujehun, Moyamba, Bonthe, and Tonkolili living in poverty, compared to…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Jumah Abdulai Bah, a rising football talent from Sierra Leone, has always dreamt of playing in Europe. Growing up in Freetown, he refined his skills on local pitches, where his speed, flair, and determination quickly distinguished him among his peers. By the age of 18, he was already making waves…
The East End Lions Football Club has landed in Dakar, Senegal, at Blaise Diagne International Airport, ready for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round return leg against ASC Jaraaf. ASC Jaraaf previously secured a win over the Lions in the first leg played at Southern Arena, Bo City, Sierra Leone. The second leg showdown is…
By: John Lamin Alpha Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 20, 2024 – The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a press briefing at their headquarters in Cockerill to address the country’s preparedness for Mpox. Professor Foday Sahr, Executive Director of NPHA, expressed gratitude to Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby and WHO Representative Dr….
By: Fatima Muhammad Domestic violence, defined as a pattern of abusive behavior by one partner to control or dominate another, remains a critical issue in Sierra Leone. This abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial and affects individuals across all demographics. In Sierra Leone, domestic violence is deeply influenced by cultural and societal…
The government has confirmed that lab tests on samples from a deceased patient in the Kono/Tonkolili region have come back negative for the MPOX virus. Although the patient displayed severe symptoms resembling a pox-like illness, the test results have ruled out MPOX as the cause. Health officials remain dedicated to ongoing investigations to determine the…
Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has called on lawmakers to separate politics from sports. This appeal was made during a visit from the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Sports, led by Chairman Hon. Hindolo Moiwo Gevao, as part of their mandate to promote transparency and secure approval for the…
The Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI) Foundation, led by Executive Director Artem Volchenko, launched a major initiative to combat malaria in Freetown by distributing over 100 artificial fish ponds to hospitals and communities. The event, held on August 20, 2024, was warmly received by community stakeholders and local health centers. SAFMI’s team, coordinated by…
Kings Empire, the organizer of the House of Stars Season Two reality TV show, has shortlisted thirty contestants following two days of auditions on August 9th and 10th, 2024, at Atlantic Lumley Hotel in Freetown. The auditions showcased applicants with unique talents, charisma, and potential, leading the judges to select 25 Sierra Leoneans and 5…
A boat accident on the Lukeni River in Western Congo over the weekend has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and hundreds missing, according to local officials. The motorized wooden vessel, carrying around 300 passengers, collided with a submerged barge while navigating at night, which is illegal in Congo. The accident is the latest in…
