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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practised, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals. FGM accounts for more

Up to £210 million of funding to partner with countries across Asia and Africa to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce the threat posed to the UK. Largest ever investment in global AMR surveillance by any country and

Amidst Firing at his residence Dr Rev Reuben S Shyllon escapes death at the hands of security forces. Reports reaching this medium reveal that Dr Rev Reuben S Shyllon (in photo), former Chief Superintendent of Police

In a last minute dramatic twist to Sierra Leone’s presidential elections slated for June 24, the candidacy of All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer, Dr. Samura Kamara is being challenged to court by rebels within the

The APC Southern Region Campaign Chairman yesterday stated in a meeting with First and Second Time Voters that even though President Bio is his brother and loves him, he loves Sierra Leone more and therefore

In a thought-provoking social media post, Zainab Sheriff, CEO of Zedzee Media, has raised concerns regarding Sierra Leone’s reported sale of acres of beach land to Chinese residents. The celebrity entrepreneur took to her social media

Africell-SL has supported the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) by empowering it with MiFi’s on the basis that such could be very useful in combating disinformation and misinformation through fact-checking. Before the presentation of the

The chairman of the presidential Task Force- Alhaji Mutali Sesay, and the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare- Mohamed Haji Keller, updated the press 18th May 2023 at the Ministry of Information and Communications conference room 

Alfred Turay, Sheriff Vandi, and Alimatu Turay, Wednesday 17th May 2023, appeared before Magistrate Mark Ngegba of Pademba Road Court No. 1 because the police alleged that they were discovered cultivating 262.4 kilograms of cannabis

The Newly appointed UNICEF Representative, Rudolf Schwenk, has replaced Dr. Suleiman Braimoh, who served as the UNICEF Representative in Sierra Leone from November 2019 to April 2023. Mr. Schwenk recently presented his letter of credence to

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) Hospital at Kingtom has not only expanded its medical operations to more police personnel and the surrounding communities but also got a facelift with modern medical equipment and facilities. Such improvements

Some Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) personnel have reportedly stopped the convoy of the main opposition, All People’s Congress (APC) flag bearer, Samura Kamara and opened fire at a civilian vehicle. Samura Kamara

The All People’s Congress (APC) Presidential hopeful Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara's convoy under attack presently at mile 38 on his way to Freetown, from his visit to the diaspora.  See videos and pictorial evidence below: Stay

The next president of the Republic of Sierra Leone - Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara, has paid a courtesy visit to different Investment institutions owned by Mohamed 'Jagaban' Kamara and other Sierra Leoneans in the