Women in governance have been a major pillar in the running of state affairs in post war Sierra Leone, especially in the last half decade of the Ernest Koroma administration. In the last five years,
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 14, 2013/ -- Unemployment remains rife on the African continent. With almost 200 million people aged between 15 and 24 in Africa today, the youth community represents more than 60 per cent
A message telling you when and how to take your diabetes medication. Or a voice mail reminding you of your next mammogram. That’s what two UN agencies are hoping to do with mobile technology to
With strong determination on the part of President Ernest Koroma to ensure real and pragmatic success in his second term in office, especially in relation to the ‘Agenda for Prosperity’, he has appointed Victor Bockarie
Bo February (SLENA): The President, Dr. Ernest Bai Korona has called on the Ahmaddiyya Muslim Mission in Sierra Leone to partner with his government in order to assist in producing good citizens for the future
On the 7th of December 2013 the police did an impromptu search at 30 Lumley Street in area where hard drugs are sold and consumed during which 12 people, Isha Bangura, Louisa Karim, Emma Karama,
Imagine being charged $100 for a medical certificate issued by a doctor proving that you have been raped before you can go after the culprit — and then during his trial having to feed the
Freetown, (SLENA) -The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation, Dr. Ebun Jusu has briefed pressmen on the just concluded the 12th session of the Organisation of Islamic Conference now known as the Organisation
Bo, (SLENA): As a temporary measure to maintain discipline in schools, the City Council of Bo has imposed a ban on all social activities in schools in Bo city. This was disclosed by the Bo City
Freetown, (SLENA): Parliament has commenced the debate on the Appropriation Act 2013 commonly known as Budget 2013 for the country. The Appropriation Act 2013 is being an Act to authorize expenditure from the consolidated revenue
Freetown, (SLENA): While contributing to the debate on the 2013 budget, Member of Parliament for Constituency 72, Bo District, has argued that President Koroma has failed the youths of this nation, noting that the allocation
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication, Theo Nicol (in photo) has reacted to a report in the For Di People Newspaper with the caption ‘Minister Abandons Journalists’. The paper was referring to the recent press
The ongoing Operation WID, aimed at decongesting the streets of Freetown, has left many traders in tears; many traders have lost their stalls and goods to the operation which they are now describing as a
The Koya Community in the Western Rural District has benefitted from a modern health centre worth Le311 Million provided by the government of Sierra Leone through the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA). NaCSA, past Friday,
USA based cricket coach and psychologist Mark Demos has donated cricket equipment to the Kenemmanjane Cricket Club (KCC) in Sierra Leone. Amongst the equipment that was donated to the club were bats, pads, gloves, balls,
