The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding opportunities for young people in Sierra Leone. The agreement, signed in Freetown, seeks to promote skills development, entrepreneurship, and access to sustainable employment for youth across the country. It also places emphasis…
By: Sorie Sesay Activa International Insurance Company, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Sierra Leone Insurance Commission (SLICOM), the European Union, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has launched the second edition of its Weather Index Insurance product aimed at strengthening climate resilience and boosting agricultural productivity in…
By: James Kamara-Manneh The Young Women Development Forum (YWDF) last week took part in a consultative meeting convened by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Freetown. The session brought together stakeholders to review and provide input on a draft concept for National Unity…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s promising swimming sensation, Peter J. Bewie, popularly known as PJ Baby Dolphin, has arrived safely in Otopeni, Romania, ahead of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship Bewie, who flew in from the United States, is the first of Sierra Leone’s delegation to land for the global event. He…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has pledged NLe 4 billion through his charitable foundation to support women entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and infrastructure projects in Port Loko. The announcement was made during a large gathering in the city, where Kamara also declared his intention to contest for the All…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker On 18th October 2023, the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) signed the Agreement for National Unity (ANU) after three days of dialogue mediated by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC). Dubbed the “Sonkor-Sonkor” Accord, it was hailed as a moment of…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a landmark moment for youth empowerment in Sierra Leone and across the continent, the Plan International Youth Advisory Panel officially presented the West and Central Africa Youth Conakry Declaration to the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, on Friday, 15th August 2025, at Plan International’s country office in Freetown. The…
By: James Kamara-Manneh Amadu Kassim Jah, the Chief Executive Officer of JMAN Group of Companies, is rewriting the story of entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone and transforming the petroleum industry with vision, discipline, and humility. In less than five years, he has built one of the fastest-growing conglomerates in the country, expanding into petroleum, transportation, logistics,…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Food security in Sierra Leone is no stranger to political speeches, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and televised farm visits by leaders. It is also no stranger to empty promises. For decades, governments regardless of party have pledged to transform agriculture and end hunger, yet rice prices keep rising, imports keep swelling, and rural…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker When Sierra Leone marked the 25th International Youth Day (IYD) on August 12, 2025, the Freetown International Conference Center rang with speeches, applause, and the rhythmic energy of young voices. The theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” promised a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the boundless potential of…
