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Author: Emiola Osifeso

Tourism Ministry Rejects FATA, Backs National Tourism Federation as Official Sector Body

May 20, 2026
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The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has disowned the Federation of Allied Tourism Association (FATA), insisting that the body is not recognized as the official representative organization for stakeholders in Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. Instead, the Ministry says it only recognizes the proposed National Tourism Federation (NTF), which is currently undergoing formal processes to become the legitimate umbrella…

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“We Are Ebola-Free,” NPHA Assures Sierra Leoneans, Urges Nationwide Vigilance

May 20, 2026
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The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has assured Sierra Leoneans that the country currently has no confirmed, suspected, or probable cases of Ebola, despite growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in parts of Central and East Africa. The assurance was given during a press briefing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following the World Health Organization’s declaration…

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PPRC Orders Reruns in APC Internal Elections, Nullifies Some Positions Over Eligibility Violations

May 19, 2026
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The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has issued a sweeping ruling on petitions arising from the All People’s Congress (APC) lower-level internal elections, ordering fresh elections in some wards, nullifying certain positions over eligibility breaches, and affirming results in several contested areas across the country. The Commission said the decisions followed hearings into petitions filed by 37 APC members…

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Lydia Network Hosts Media and Advocacy Conference to Empower Young Changemakers

May 19, 2026
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The Lydia Network has hosted its first Media and Advocacy Conference in Freetown as part of efforts aimed at empowering young people with media literacy, advocacy skills, and leadership knowledge to drive social change within their communities. The conference, held on Monday, May 19, 2026, at Limkokwing University in Freetown, was organized under the theme: “Amplifying Voices: Media as…

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First Lady Fatima Bio Launches Women’s Development Organization in Waterloo

May 18, 2026
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Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, has officially launched the Women’s Development Organization in Waterloo, Western Rural District, as part of efforts aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and community development. The launch event, held on Saturday, May 17, 2026, followed an invitation by the Waterloo Market Women and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Western Rural District leadership. Addressing…

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