SLCAA Boss Musayeroh Barrie Urges Girls to Challenge Gender Stereotypes The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Madam Musayeroh Barrie, has encouraged young girls to pursue leadership roles and careers traditionally dominated by men, urging them to build confidence and challenge gender stereotypes. She made the call while serving as a panellist at the 11th Annual National Girls Empowerment Forum 2026, which focused on issues including confid

Sierra Leone Shares GBV Response Experience with Visiting Namibian Delegation The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has welcomed a high-level delegation from Namibia to Sierra Leone for a South-South Learning Exchange Forum focused on the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System Plus (GBVIMS+). The delegation arrived in Freetown on 2 November 2026 to learn from Sierra Leone’s experience in implementing the system and strengthening responses to gender-based

Sierra Rutile, Labour Ministry Discuss Employment and Workers’ Rights The management of Sierra Rutile has held discussions with the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, on employment-related challenges affecting the company’s operations, with a focus on strengthening cooperation between the mining company and the government. The meeting took place in Freetown on 1 November 2026 during a courtesy visit by a Sierra Rutile delegation, led by

Diplomatic Representatives, Families Rally Behind Team Sierra Leone in Senegal Team Sierra Leone has received encouraging support in Senegal, as diplomatic representatives and family members turned out to cheer on the country’s young athletes during their respective competitions. Among those present was Ishmael Bayoh, Information Attaché at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Senegal, who joined other supporters in showing solidarity with the national delegation. Also in attendance w

Chernor Bah Brings Entertainment Stakeholders on Board for 2026 Civic Festival The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has called for stronger collaboration with Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry as preparations intensify for the 2026 Civic Festival, scheduled for 9–11 December. The call was made during a meeting with key stakeholders and leaders of the entertainment industry at his office on 2 November 2026, where the Minister presented the Ministry