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Against All Odds: Visually Impaired Law Student Nears Graduation at Fourah Bay College

Against All Odds: Visually Impaired Law Student Nears Graduation at Fourah Bay College

Posted by | Aug 25, 2025 | |

Freetown 25th August 2025- Abdul Rahim Bangura has just completed his final law exams at Fourah Bay College, and if everything goes well, he will graduate later this year. His academic achievement, however, carries a unique weight. As a visually impaired student, Abdul Rahim may soon become one of the very few blind lawyers in Sierra Leone, a feat made possible through extraordinary resilience, the support of kind strangers, and his unwavering belief in education.

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IPAM’s First Female DVC in 45 Years Champions Practical Learning

IPAM’s First Female DVC in 45 Years Champions Practical Learning

Posted by | Aug 25, 2025 | |

As her tenure as Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) draws to a close, Prof. Miriam Conteh-Morgan leaves behind an indelible legacy in entrepreneurship and innovation. Over the past two years, she has worked tirelessly to prepare students intellectually, socially, morally, and culturally, transforming them into skillful and productive leaders in business and entrepreneurship.

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74% Unaware of Electoral Reform

Posted by | Aug 25, 2025 | |

Freetown, 25th August 2025- Months into one of the most significant political reform efforts in Sierra Leone’s recent history, the majority of citizens remain in the dark. According to the 2025 Afrobarometer survey, a staggering 74% of Sierra Leoneans say they have not heard about the country’s ongoing electoral reform process a silence that threatens the legitimacy of the very reforms meant to strengthen democracy.

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93% of Citizens Demand Ethnic & Regional Balance in Appointments

93% of Citizens Demand Ethnic & Regional Balance in Appointments

Posted by | Aug 25, 2025 | |

Freetown, 25th August 2025 -In a country often marked by political polarization and regional fault lines, a new Afrobarometer survey has revealed a striking consensus: 93% of Sierra Leoneans believe government appointments must reflect ethnic and regional balance. This overwhelming majority cuts across party lines, geography and social strata, signaling a powerful public mandate for inclusive governance.

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