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The Youth Envoy of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Yulisa Ahmadu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Sierra Leone High Commission in the UK, is set to host the second edition of the Sierra Leone Diaspora Youth Summit on November 14th, 2024, in London.  Following the resounding success of the inaugural summit in the United States earlier this year, the upcoming event aims to deepen engagement with Sierra Leonean youth in the diaspora. It will create an important platform for growth, collaboration, and inspiration, particularly for young Sierra Leoneans aspiring to make a mark in business and development. This year's summit, expanding to the United Kingdom, will offer Sierra Leonean youth an invaluable opportunity to engage with the international business community. The focus will be on educating participants about business prospects in Sierra Leone, connecting them with potential investors and mentors, and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures that can contribute to...

In a decisive response to the growing demand for educational space, Prof. Alieu Mohamed Bah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Njala University, officially launched the construction of four new classrooms on Tuesday. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the university’s pressing challenge of accommodating its increasing student population. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, Prof. Bah emphasized that this two-story classroom project is more than just an infrastructural development; it is the realization of a long-standing vision held by the university administration under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bashiru Mohamed Koroma. "With enrollment surging year after year, our limited classroom space has hindered effective learning. This project represents a critical step in overcoming that obstacle," Prof. Bah remarked. The new classrooms are designed to hold up to 1,000 students at any given time, a solution that will significantly reduce overcrowding during peak c...

  Chief Minister David Sengeh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mary Yongai, a young Sierra Leonean who has made history as the first individual from Sierra Leone to win a Guinness World Record. Yongai, a final-year student at Fourah Bay College and an alumna of Methodist Girls High School, achieved this extraordinary milestone by breaking a 19-year record for the most make-ups done in 24 hours. In his message, the Chief Minister lauded Yongai’s remarkable accomplishment, praising her determination, resourcefulness, and perseverance. Reflecting on his meeting with the record-breaker, Sengeh highlighted how Yongai’s inspiring journey is a powerful testament to the potential of Sierra Leonean youth. “Mary Yongai is Sierra Leone’s first individual winner of a Guinness World Record. She’s just an everyday girl, a final-year student who may sit next to you on a Waka Fine ride, but her story is far from ordinary,” Sengeh remarked. He noted that what sets Yongai apart is her i...

In response to recent claims by journalist Amadu Lamrana Bah regarding alleged disagreements among government officials over credit for the recently signed US$480 million MCC Compact, Minister of Information and Communications, Chernor Bah, has firmly emphasized the unity within the government. Addressing the journalist’s post, Chernor Bah, known as CeeBah, remarked, “Na so ‘serious disagreement’ don look now? My brother, once again you seem to be interested in generating controversy where none exists.” His statement was a direct challenge to the narrative of internal discord, reaffirming that the government remains a united front in its accomplishments. CeeBah reiterated that President Julius Maada Bio has been clear in acknowledging the collective efforts of his team during a reception in Washington, DC. He highlighted the President's remark, “My team is thanking me, but they did the work,” as evidence of the government’s collaborative approach. According to the Minister, the con...

On a significant diplomatic occasion, His Excellency Ambassador Mahamat Paba Salé, the Dean of African Ambassadors and Ambassador of Cameroon, visited the Sierra Leone Embassy in Moscow. He was warmly received by His Excellency Mohamed Yongawo, Sierra Leone's Ambassador to Russia. During the visit, Ambassador Yongawo expressed his deep appreciation for Ambassador Salé’s leadership and the continued efforts to promote cooperation among African nations in Russia. He further elaborated on Sierra Leone’s national priorities, emphasizing President Julius Maada Bio's Five Big Game Changers. These include a strong focus on Food Security, Information Technology, Civil Service Reform, and Human Capital Development, particularly through Education. The conversation also touched on the **Common African Agenda**, with both ambassadors reaffirming their commitment to advocating for reforms at the United Nations Security Council and promoting global peace, a key focus for Sierra Leone during ...