Freetown, 11th March 2026- A 24-year-old woman, Kadija Kamara, has walked free from the High Court in Freetown after spending 11 months in custody awaiting trial. Her case, widely reported as “a plate of rice,” stirred public outrage, but court records reveal she was indicted on one count of office breaking with intent, contrary to Section 27(2) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
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By [email protected] Freetown, 11th March 2026- The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has...
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Statistics Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has launched a crucial workshop to refine the questionnaire for the upcoming Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). The exercise is expected to provide the country with vital data to track progress in the health sector and highlight areas that demand urgent attention.
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Freetown, 10th March 2026- Government officials, development partners, civil society groups and women leaders gathered for a national dialogue aimed at strengthening women’s agency, inclusion and leadership in Sierra Leone, as preparations begin for the country’s upcoming National Women’s Conference.
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As we celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8 2026, the theme “Give to Gain” speaks clearly to us here at the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). In simple terms, the message is this: when we give support, we gain strength. When we give opportunities, we gain progress. When we give women a fair chance, our whole institution becomes better.
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