Author: Truth Media

Child Rights Act Draws EU Criticism Over Failure to Ban FGM

Freetown, 8th December 2025– As Sierra Leone commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Jacek Jankowski, has praised the government for strides made in protecting women and girls but expressed disappointment over the recently enacted Child Rights Act of 2025, which failed to ban and criminalize Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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USL 2025: 5,301 Graduates, Only 79 Doctors

“She emphasized that graduates must embrace adaptability, continuous learning, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution. The world they are entering cannot be navigated by technical skills alone; it demands emotional intelligence, humility, and strong ethical grounding”.

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Bio’s Cocktail Speech Rekindles 2022 Pledge on Media Viability

Freetown, 8th December, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio has pledged stronger government support for public-interest journalism, describing it as a cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s democratic progress. Speaking at the 7th Presidential Media Cocktail held at State House, the President highlighted sweeping reforms and investments aimed at empowering the country’s media sector.

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