It was the kind of Freetown morning that slows your heartbeat, surprisingly clear skies stretching endlessly over the Atlantic, and a breeze that whispered of new beginnings. On July 25th, 2025, at the New Brookfield Hotel, a quietly historic moment unfolded. Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, launched the Uterine Health Fund (UHF)….

When we hear the word legacy, it is easy to think only of career achievements, titles, and awards: the visible milestones that seem to define success. Yet, legacy is much more than that. It embodies the values we live by and the impact we have on the people around us and the world beyond. While…

In a world whisked along by the relentless current of technology and fleeting trends, it can seem rare to find young people lost in the pages of books or the world of their own written words. And yet, sometimes, great stories start quietly, nurtured by family, sharpened by curiosity, and eventually, bursting forth in ways…

Daniella Boima Garrick ,Miss Albinism Africa 2025 . She stands tall and hopeful in a world that too often struggles to embrace difference. Her story is not just about overcoming obstacles; it is about daring to exist boldly, to illuminate what too many keep in the shadows. Growing up in Sierra Leone, Daniella remembers how…

We are proud to share this insightful piece by Isatu Harrison, showcasing the ground-breaking moment when IZELIA fabrics, rooted in Sierra Leone’s rich tradition of gara (tie-dye), graced the cover of Africa Travel & Life’s premier issue. This feature not only honours the artistry and innovation of IZELIA and others but also shines a spotlight…

On the radiant morning of July 11th, 2025, the TWPF Hospital Complex at Murray Town, Freetown, buzzed with anticipation and hope. The turnout was nothing short of remarkable: health professionals, government dignitaries, community leaders, students, mothers, and fathers gathered, united by a single vision: to witness the official launch of The Woman’s Place Foundation (TWPF)….

The Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone, proudly announces the appointment of three distinguished advisors to its board: Mr. Sidi Saccoh, Madam Sunah Keili, and Dr. Yakama Manty Jones. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for entrepreneurship and innovation in…

In 2024, Eunice Naffie Mustapha, a distinguished Legal Policy Expert and passionate storyteller from Sierra Leone, faced a crossroads that would transform not only her own journey but also the futures of many young women in her country. Originally, Eunice had planned to pursue a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at New York University (NYU),…

1st–2nd July 2025 is now permanently etched into my professional and personal memory. The 4th NALAFEM Summit, held in Freetown, Sierra Leone under the bold theme “From Representation to Power: Women Leading in Crisis and Peace”, was not just an event, I can boldly attest that it was a movement in motion. Hosted at the…