UNDP Sponsors Delivery Service Startup To Train Bike Riders On Digital literacy

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionising courier services and e-commerce in Sierra Leone, a comprehensive training program on the use, efficacy, and potential impact…

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OAKS

Sierra Leone charity OAKS to hold annual ball in Neston to raise money for kids in Sierra Leone

In order to raise money for their charity, a group of volunteers called Overseas Aid for the Kids of Sierra Leone (OAKS) who helped build a primary and secondary school in Sierra Leone are organising their annual ball.

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Black Woman Celebrates After Being a Teacher For Almost 70 Years

Everlene Davis has been a dedicated individual in the teaching field. The veteran is an educator from Colombus County, North Carolina, who has spent over…

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Elizabeth Francis

114-Year-Old Black Woman is Now the Second Oldest Person in the United States

Elizabeth Francis is an African-American woman from Houston, Texas, who recently clocked 114 years old. Not only is she the oldest person in Texas, Francis is the second-oldest living person in the entire America.

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Meet Genevieve Charlene Lubanya Brewah: 9-Year-Old Sierra Leonean-American Author

Genevieve Charlene Lubanya Brewah is a remarkable 9-year-old Sierra Leonean-American author with a passion for writing and a deep love for history. She has written about five books, of which one has been recently published

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The Dibaba Siblings: The Fastest Family In The World

They are the only siblings in the history of athletics to hold concurrent world records, and have 4 Olympic Gold Medals, 2 Silvers, and 3 Bronze, along with 15 World Championships

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The Ugly and Frustrating Side Of Being A COMAHS Student – Anonymous Student

The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), University of Sierra Leone, was founded in 1988 by the Sierra Leonean Government in collaboration with the Nigerian Government and the World Health Organization (WHO).

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August 18th: Sierra Leone’s forgotten ‘June 16th’ and the “march for democracy”

August 18, 1997, was the day National Union of Sierra Leone Students (NUSS) massively galvanized nationwide to demand the return to civilian rule after a coalition government by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF).

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Amber Corbett

Amber Corbett becomes first Black woman to represent USA in Miss Intercontinental pageant

Amber Corbett, a Black woman, will represent the United States in the Miss Intercontinental 2023 in Egypt, making her the first Black woman to represent the United States in the competition’s 51-year history.

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Enid Rosamund Ayodele Forde

Enid Rosamund Ayodele Forde – The First Sierra Leonean Woman To Obtain A PhD

In 1966, at age 34, Enid Rosamund Ayodele Forde made history in the field of academia by becoming the first Sierra Leonean woman to obtain a PhD. She was also one of the youngest women in the world to obtain a PhD during that period.

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Black woman celebrates 103rd birthday

When asked by a Local 10 News reporter what is the key to her long and healthy life, Walters said: “be good to people, always help out and give lots of love.”

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Chukwudi Eze

19-year-old Nigerian Built His Own G-Wagon From Scratch

19-year-old Chukwudi Godday Eze sourced locally-made materials and built a fully functional Mercedes G-Wagon.

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Adijat Ganiyu

Meet Adijat Ganiyu – The Inspirational Nigerian Female Mechanic Challenging Gender Norms in the Automotive Industry

In a world where stereotypes and gender norms often limit opportunities for women, Adijat Ganiyu, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer from Ibadan, stands as an inspiration. Embracing a vocation traditionally dominated by men, Adijat’s determination and passion for her craft have paved the way for her success in the automotive industry.

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Meet The First Deaf, Black Woman To Earn A Doctorate In STEM

Amie Fornah Sankoh, a Sierra Leonean woman who experienced hearing loss at the age of three during the country’s civil war, has become the first deaf, Black woman to achieve a doctorate in any field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) in the United States of America.

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Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation supports Partnering to Serve Humanity in alleviating the sufferings of victims of the fire disaster in Gloucester.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, a Taiwanese foundation that has been contributing to better social and community services, medical care, education and humanism in Taiwan and around the world, supports Partnering to Serve Humanity in alleviating the sufferings of victims of the fire disaster in Gloucester, Freetown.

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Jesus The Lamb of God Church Organised a Feeding Program for 820 People In Wellington, Freetown

Jesus the Lamb of God Church organized a feeding program that benefited over 820 people at the Wellington community center field

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Sierra Leonean-Born Malakai Bayoh Wows Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent, Secures Semi-Final Spot with Golden Buzzer

Malakai Bayoh, whose parents are from Sierra Leone, has made it to Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals after ‘not-so-easy to impressed judge’ Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer.

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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Harass Barrie Joined World Leaders At The United Nations

The Executive Director of Youth Leadership and Advocacy, Project Coordinator for Girls+ Sierra Leone,  Ambassador Mohammed Harass Barrie joined world leaders at the 67th sessions of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

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De Licia: The Liberian Digital Content Creator Showcasing The Beauty of Liberia To The World

De Licia, a digital content creator, and YouTuber is making waves in Liberia with her unique blend of storytelling skills and content creation. 

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Rose Nwokocha

“People Don’t Give Me Job”: 58-Years-Old Woman Who Works As Tiler to Support Her 4 Kids Seeks Help

Rose Nwokocha supports her four children by working as a tiler. Despite her exceptional skills, the 58-year-old woman has had a lot of trouble finding work since potential employers are afraid to employ her because of her old age.

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