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By Marius Musa Kargbo Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially launched Sierra Leone’s FY2027 Budget Process, calling for a disciplined, results oriented and investment-focused national budget capable of strengthening economic resilience and creating more opportunities for young people. The launch took place at the Miatta Conference Centre under the theme, “Building Resilience to [...] The post VP Jalloh Launches FY2027 Budget Process, Places Big Five and Youth Employment at the Centre of National Planning first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Afr...

Many people are feared drowned after a local boat returning from market-day trading in Nongowa in Guinea, capsized in a river early on Tuesday on the border between Guinea and Kailahun district in eastern Sierra Leone. The District Security Coordinator, Josephine Wuya Fatorma, told AYV that a woman and a girl had so far been [...] The post Many feared drowned as boat capsizes on Guinea-Sierra Leone river crossing first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Many feared drowned as boat capsizes on Guinea-Sierra Leone river crossing appeared...

Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy International (CHRDI), Abdul Fatoma, has raised concerns over what he described as weaknesses in Sierra Leone’s democratic institutions and the protection of citizens’ constitutional rights. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Fatoma referenced Section 5(2)(A) of Sierra Leone’s 1991 Constitution, which provides that [...] The post “Democracy Protecting Power, Not People” — Abdul Fatoma Raises Alarm Over Sierra Leone’s Democratic Institutions first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News...

Founder and Executive Director of the Citizens’ Forum for Democratic Accountability, Marcus Bangura, has delivered a strong critique of Sierra Leone’s democratic accountability, arguing that the country’s democratic progress must go beyond periodic elections. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Bangura stressed that accountability remains inseparable from democracy, warning that the two cannot be [...] The post Citizens’ Forum Boss Questions Parliament’s Role in Strengthening Sierra Leone’s Democracy first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel....

Founder and Executive Director of the Citizens’ Forum for Democratic Accountability, Marcus Bangura, has delivered a strong critique of Sierra Leone’s democratic accountability, arguing that the country’s democratic progress must go beyond periodic elections. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Bangura stressed that accountability remains inseparable from democracy, warning that the two cannot be [...] The post Citizens’ Forum Boss Questions Parliament’s Role in Strengthening Sierra Leone’s Democracy first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel....

During the bloody rebel war that raged in Sierra Leone for more than a decade, fake news and rumours abounded – without the aid of social media. At a time when only the elite had landlines and there was no internet or mobile telephones, reporters often had to go in person to find out information. [...] The post In our series of letters from African journalists, Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone’s civil war 25 years ago got personal and what dangers correspondents still face today. first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel....

, September 10, 2026 The Ministry of Water Resources has provided an update on a major water and sanitation project aimed at expanding access to safe and reliable water, improving sanitation services, protecting water sources, and strengthening the management of water utilities across Sierra Leone.Speaking at the Weekly Press Conference held at the Miatta [...] The post Access to safe water and sanitation:Water Ministry outlines reforms to expansion first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Access to safe water and sanitation:Water Mini...

, September 10, 2026 The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), Ahmid C. Jalloh, and members of his senior management team have paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), John Vandy Rogers, to strengthen collaboration and partnership between the two institutions.The meeting, [...] The post New CTF Executive Chairman engages NDMA Leadership first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post New CTF Executive Chairman engages NDMA Leadership appeared first on AY...

, September 10, 2026 The Government of Sierra Leone is advancing comprehensive reforms in the country’s land sector, with emphasis on proper physical planning, development control, decentralisation, digital transformation and the introduction of a more secure land-title registration system.Speaking on the topic “Land Reform – Where Are We?”, Dr. Turad Senesi said the land [...] The post Lands Minister outlines drive to modernise land administration first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Lands Minister outlines drive to modernise land...

, September 10, 2026 Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency Amadou Oury Bah, has paid a courtesy call on Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, in Conakry.The meeting comes as Vice President Jalloh begins a two-day working visit to Guinea, during which he is expected to engage with senior [...] The post Guinea Prime Minister meets Sierra Leone Vice President in Conakry first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Guinea Prime Minister meets Sierra Leone Vice President in Conakry appeared first on AYV Med...

, September 10, 2026 Alhaji Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Special Envoy for the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit, WAIIS 2026, has held a courtesy and working meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Mr. Zhao Yong, as preparations intensify for the regional investment summit. The meeting, held at the Embassy of [...] The post Dr. Yumkella advances WAIIS 2026 engagement with China first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Dr. Yumkella advances WAIIS 2026 engagement with China appeared first on AYV Media Empire Sier...

, September 10, 2026 Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, has arrived at Lungi International Airport following her recent engagement at the United Nations, where she presented a draft resolution on ending child, early and forced marriage.Her return comes after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution calling for the establishment [...] The post First Lady arrives in Freetown after UN Resolution first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post First Lady arrives in Freetown after UN Resolution appeared first on AY...

, September 10, 2026 Sierra Leoneans are bracing for another squeeze on household incomes and business operations following a fresh increase in fuel pump prices that is already feeding into the cost of transportation and threatening to push up the prices of everyday goods and services.Effective Tuesday, September 8, petrol rose from NLe35 to [...] The post Fuel Shock:Sierra Leoneans brace for higher transport, food, business costs first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Fuel Shock:Sierra Leoneans brace for higher transport, food, busi...

A diplomatic row between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands is intensifying over extradition, with Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh questioning whether the Netherlands has shown Sierra Leone the same level of cooperation it expects from Freetown. Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Dr. Sengeh recalled Sierra Leone’s efforts to assist the Netherlands in [...] The post Sierra Leone vs Netherlands: Extradition Row Deepens Over Adebayor and Leijdekkers first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Sierra Leone vs Netherlands: Extraditio...

Sierra Leone Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has dismissed speculation that he is positioning himself for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearership, declaring that his immediate priority is to serve President Julius Maada Bio and deliver for the people. Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Dr. Sengeh said his motivation remains centred [...] The post Sengeh Denies Flagbearership Interest, Pledges Loyalty to President Bio first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Sengeh Denies Flagbearership Interest, Pledges Loyalt...

By Marius Musa Kargbo David vs David. That is the striking face of an increasingly tense exchange between Sierra Leone and the Netherlands over wanted Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, with Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh demanding evidence of Leijdekkers’ whereabouts, while Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel insists that the [...] The post David vs David: Sierra Leone and Holland Clash Over Leijdekkers first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post David vs David: Sierra Leone and Holland Clash Over Leij...

, September 9, 2026 Sierra Leone’s next general elections will be conducted in 2028, no later than October 12, the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) has disclosed.Albert Massaquoi, Director of External Relations at the ECSL, made the disclosure while speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, providing an indication of the timeline for [...] The post General Election set for October 12, 2028 first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post General Election set for October 12, 2028 appeared first on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London,...

, September 9, 2026. The leadership of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), led by Director General Chernor Mamoud Jalloh and his Deputy, Mohamed Bangura, had engaged with the newly appointed Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq., at the Ministry’s Headquarters in New England Ville, Freetown.The engagement [...] The post NASSIT leadership engages new Labour Minister...strengthening social security collaboration first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post NASSIT leadership enga...

, September 9, 2026 The Director-General of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), Dr. James Edwin, has presented the Agency’s 2025 Annual Report to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown.Presenting the report, Dr. Edwin highlighted the progress and achievements recorded by NaMEA in fulfilling its mandate to [...] The post Bio receives National Monitoring, Evaluation Annual Report first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Bio receives National Monitoring, Evaluation Annual Report appeared...

, September 9, 2026 President Julius Maada Bio has welcomed former President Ernest Bai Koroma back to Sierra Leone, using the occasion of his return to call for renewed unity, peace and a shared commitment to the country’s future.President Bio received former President Koroma at State House on Sunday, September 6, following Koroma’s return [...] The post “Let us unite in purpose”— President Bio encourages former President Koroma first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post “Let us unite in purpose”— President Bio encourages former Preside...

, September 9, 2026 All 65 Sierra Leonean nationals who survived the deadly collapse of the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, have been discharged from hospital and are currently being accommodated at a camp established by the Guinean authorities.The disclosure was made by Presidential Spokesman Alhaji Alpha Khan, who said the Government of Sierra [...] The post After deadly Guinea landfill collapse:65 Sierra Leonean survivors discharged first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post After deadly Guinea landfill collapse:65 Sierra Le...

By Marius Musa Kargbo Mr President, from Freetown to New York, ordinary people are feeling the consequences of the war with Iran not on the battlefield, but at the fuel pump, in the marketplace and around the family dinner table. The world understands the argument over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Preventing nuclear proliferation is a legitimate [...] The post Mr President, We Are Dying at the Pump first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Mr President, We Are Dying at the Pump appeared first on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana...

Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Conrad Sackey has confirmed that school subsidies have been paid, following a commitment by the Ministry of Finance to release the funds. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Minister Sackey said the Ministry of Finance had assured the education sector that the subsidies would be paid. “The [...] The post School Subsidies Paid, Education Minister Sackey Confirms first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post School Subsidies Paid, Education Minister Sackey Confirms appeared first on AYV Med...

Concerns over the state of education in Sierra Leone have taken a new turn, with veteran educator and senior educationist Sylvester Meheux warning about what he described as troubling practices among some pupils and teachers. Speaking on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone, Meheux referenced the expression “Mamie ihn head” a local phrase he said is [...] The post ‘Mamie ihn Head’ Culture Raises Fresh Questions About Sierra Leone’s Education System first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post ‘Mamie ihn Head’ Culture Raises Fresh Questions About Sie...

President Julius Maada Bio has sworn in a new batch of Ministers and Deputy Ministers, charging them to deliver results with integrity, discipline and honesty. Among those taking office are Karefa Kargbo as Minister of Finance and Umaru Napoleon Koroma as Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, alongside newly appointed Deputy Ministers in Foreign [...] The post Bio Hands New Ministers a ‘Heavy Task’ as New Cabinet Team Takes Oath first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Bio Hands New Ministers a ‘Heavy Task’ as New Cabinet...

By Hawanatu Umu Sineoritta Adams A newspaper article that sparked a diplomatic disagreement in 2017 has, years later, become the beginning of a remarkable journey of friendship, scholarship and deeper understanding between Sierra Leone and China. Speaking at the Chinese Embassy Media Open Day in Freetown, journalist and academic Marius Musa Kargbo reflected on his [...] The post From ‘Chinese Cosmetic Road’ to China’s Classroom: Marius Kargbo Recounts Journey from Questioning to Understanding first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Fr...

President Julius Maada Bio has welcomed former President Ernest Bai Koroma back to Freetown and Sierra Leone, describing his return as an opportunity to strengthen national unity, peace and collective efforts towards a better future. President Bio made the statement following the former President’s arrival in the country on Sunday, September 6, after an extended [...] The post President Bio Welcomes Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Back to Sierra Leone first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post President Bio Welcomes Former President E...

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has been elected First Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A. His election represents a significant recognition of Sierra Leone’s growing influence in West African football and comes as a boost to the country’s leadership role within the sub-region. Kamara’s new position is [...] The post Babadi Kamara Elected WAFU Zone A First Vice President first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Babadi Kamara Elected WAFU Zone A First Vice President appeared...

The 27th Chinese Medical Team has provided free medical consultations to more than 300 residents at the Wilberforce Health Centre in Freetown. The outreach, held on September 5, was organised in partnership with Wilberforce Health Centre and FMC under the “100 Teams, 1000 Villages” initiative, part of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action [...] The post 27th Chinese Medical Team Provides Over 300 Free Consultations in Freetown first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 27th Chinese Medical Team Provides Over 300 Fr...

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched an investigation into the alleged misuse of official documents in connection with a visa request, following concerns raised by former ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Rt. Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis over his recent U.S. visa interview. In a September 3 letter, Tunis requested an investigation after [...] The post Sierra Leone Probes Alleged Misuse of Official Documents Following Sidie Tunis US Visa Refusal first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Sierra Leone P...

Cameroonian activist, influencer and cultural ambassador Maybelle Boma, popularly known as “Ada 1 of Cameroon,” has praised Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, following their recent meeting. Maybelle said the encounter deeply moved her, particularly because of the First Lady’s advocacy for the protection of girls and her campaign against child, early and [...] The post “I Had Tears in My Eyes”: Cameroonian Activist Praises First Lady Fatima Bio first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post “I Had Tears in My Eyes”: Cameroonia...

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has just landed at the Freetown International Airport, marking his return to Sierra Leone amid heightened public and political interest. Koroma’s arrival comes following his participation in the recent ECOWAS Conference hosted in Sierra Leone and after the Attorney-General’s decision to discontinue the treason and misprision of treason case against [...] The post Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Lands in Freetown first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Lands in Fr...

Sierra Leone’s East End Lions FC have secured a valuable draw away from home after Saymah Kamara’s second-half goal helped the Lions hold Côte d’Ivoire’s AF Amadou Diallo to a stalemate in Abidjan in the CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round. The match was a hard-fought contest, with both sides battling for an advantage in the [...] The post East End Lions Hold AF Amadou Diallo to Draw in Abidjan first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post East End Lions Hold AF Amadou Diallo to Draw in Abidjan appeared first on AYV Media Empire Sierra...

DUBLIN, Ireland The Embassy of The Republic of Sierra leone in Ireland has welcomed eight out of nine Sierra Leonean professionals selected for the 2026/2027 Ireland-Fellows Programme, marking the arrival of a new cohort of scholars who are set to undertake fully funded master’s degrees at Irish universities. The scholars arrived at Dublin Airport on [...] The post Embassy of the Republic of Sierra leone in Dublin Ireland Welcomes Ireland-Fellows Scholars in Dublin. first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Embassy of the Republic of Si...

By Marius Musa Kargbo More than 300 residents benefited from free medical consultations and specialist healthcare services on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as the 27th Chinese Medical Team joined forces with Wilberforce Health Centre and FMC for a major medical outreach in Freetown. The outreach was organised as part of the “100 Teams, 1000 Villages” [...] The post 27th Chinese Medical Team Provides Over 300 Free Consultations at Wilberforce Health Centre first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 27th Chinese Medical Team Provides Over 3...

By Marius Musa Kargbo China-Sierra Leone bilateral trade is on course to reach a new record high this year, with trade between the two countries already recording strong growth in the first half of 2026. The Chinese Ambassador made the disclosure during the Chinese Embassy’s Media Open Day in Freetown, where he highlighted growing economic, [...] The post China-Sierra Leone Trade Set for New Record as China-Sierra Leone Relations Mark 55 Years first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post China-Sierra Leone Trade Set for New Record as China...

First Lady Fatima Maada Bio has announced a push for 27 November to be proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, the First Lady said the proposed international day would create an annual global platform to renew political commitment, strengthen advocacy, raise [...] The post 27 November proposed as International Day to End Child Marriage first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 27 November proposed as International Day to End Child Marriage...

‎Sierra Leone’s National U-17 Male Team, the Sierra Stars, have left the country for Senegal via Guinea as they begin their journey to the WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Tournament.‎‎The tournament is set for Dakar, Senegal, from 7–20 September 2026, with Sierra Leone travelling with a 32-member delegation made up of 20 players, [...] The post ‎Sierra Stars head to Senegal for U-17 WAFU-A qualifiers first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post ‎Sierra Stars head to Senegal for U-17 WAFU-A qualifiers appeared first on AYV Medi...

Sierra Leonean side East Lions have arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round clash against AF Amadou Diallo on September 6. The match is scheduled to take place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, where East Lions will begin the final phase of their preparations for the crucial continental encounter. [...] The post East Lions Arrive in Abidjan Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup Clash first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post East Lions Arrive in Abidjan Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup Clash a...

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, is set to address the United Nations General Assembly today as she presents a proposed resolution seeking to establish November 27 as the International Day to End Child, Early, and Forced Marriage. The high-level engagement at the United Nations Headquarters in New York marks a significant moment [...] The post Fatima Maada Bio Set to Present Historic Child Marriage Resolution at UN Today first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Fatima Maada Bio Set to Present Historic Child Marriage Re...

Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) has criticised the removal of former Vice President Samuel Sam-Sumana from office, saying he personally disagreed with the decision and believed the judges did not do justice to the matter. Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Kamara first clarified that he was not [...] The post JFK Criticises Sam-Sumana’s Sacking, Says Judges “Did Not Do Justice” to the Case first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post JFK Criticises Sam-Sumana’s Sacking, Says Judges “Did No...

APC flagbearer aspirant Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) has firmly denied claims that he supported or campaigned for former Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer Solomon Berewa during the 2007 presidential election. Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Kamara acknowledged that he was professionally close to Berewa, who was his boss and mentor during his [...] The post JFK Denies Backing Solomon Berewa’s 2007 Presidential Campaign first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post JFK Denies Backing Solomon Berewa’s 2007 Presidential Cam...

Sierra Leone’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, H.E. Samuel U.B. Saffa, Esq., has been re-elected by acclamation to lead a key United Nations intergovernmental working group focused on expanding children’s right to free public education. Member States on Wednesday reaffirmed Ambassador Saffa’s leadership of the [...] The post Saffa Re-Elected to Lead UN Working Group on Free Education Rights first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Saffa Re-Elected to...

, 2nd September, 2026 Secondary school students have expressed overwhelming excitement and appreciation following the Back-to-School Success Summit organised by Yavanda Business Services (YBS).Held on September 1, 2026, at Dove’s Nest, Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, the one-day summit, under the theme “Start Strong, Finish Strong,” brought students together for an inspiring and practical [...] The post Students call for repeat as YBS Back-to-School Success Summit receives race reviews first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Students...

, September 2, 2026 Thirteen months ago, a young professional walked through the doors of Sierra Leone’s Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) with curiosity, enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn. With limited experience in data science at the time, the journey began as one of discovery, learning how to work with data, [...] The post 13 months at DSTI: From beginner to growing data scientist first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 13 months at DSTI: From beginner to growing data scientist appeared first on AYV Me...

, September 2, 2026 The Commissioner of Labour, together with some Senior Officials of the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, has concluded a week-long high-level China–Africa Ministerial Workshop on State Governance in Beijing, China. The training, held from 25–31 August 2026, brought together officials from African countries to exchange experiences and deepen [...] The post Labour Commissioner forges stronger China–Sierra Leone labour ties first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Labour Commissioner forges stronger C...

, September 2, 2026 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), has concluded a one-day orientation for field personnel who will undertake a nationwide Rapid Census Awareness Perception Survey. The orientation, held at Doha’s Hotel in Bo, was designed to equip field personnel with the knowledge and [...] The post UNFPA, Sta-SL orientate Field Personnel for Rapid Census Awareness Perception Survey first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post UNFPA, Sta-SL orientate Field Personnel for...

, September 2, 2026 Make Impact Sierra Leone, in partnership with We Yone Child Foundation, has trained and certified 44 young people in vocational and professional skills following a six-month training programme held at the We Yone Child Foundation Skills Training Centre in Kroo Bay Slum Community in Freetown. The programme brought together young men and women who were trained [...] The post 44 slum community youths get vocational skillstraining first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 44 slum community youths get vocational skillstra...

, September 2, 2026 Two Directors of Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) have successfully completed a two-week intensive training programme on Work Safety and Emergency Management Capacity Building for English-Speaking African Countries in Beijing, China. Mohamed L. Bah, Director of Communications, and Sinneh Mansaray, Director of Relief and Response, represented Sierra Leone at the [...] The post NDMA Directors conclude Work Safety, Emergency Management training in China first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post...

Aruna Turay, AYV News, September 2, 2026 What started in 2022 with just 62 beneficiaries has grown into a major educational support initiative, with the Baba Guru Nanak Scholarship now providing full scholarships to 350 Sierra Leonean pupils in its 5th edition. The 2026 scholarship ceremony, organised by Shri Gurudwara Sahib SL Ltd., Lumley, in collaboration with [...] The post Baba Guru Nanak Scholarship expands education opportunities in Sierra Leone first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Baba Guru Nanak Scholarship expands educati...