February 28, 2026

The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Sierra Leone News

Established 2009 – Serving the Diaspora – Rebranding Sierra Leone

  • Home
  • Economy & Business
  • Politics & Law
  • In Focus
  • Election Watch
  • Education & Health
  • OUR PRIVACY POLICY
  • Sports
  • Sierra Leone News
Latest Stories
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] UNDP and Japan launch new initiatives to strengthen peace and human security in Kailahun  Economy & Business
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] Sierra Leone secures release of soldiers abducted by Guinean Forces, but threats persist Politics & Law
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] EU Envoy to Sierra Leone – Ambassador Jankowski held talks with opposition APC as political tension rises Politics & Law
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] Sierra Leone’s Justices Komba Kamanda and Fatmatta Bintu Alhadji sworn-in as RSCSL Judges Politics & Law
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] Appointment of Edmond Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner of Sierra Leone is wrong, unlawful, and a threat to democracy Politics & Law
  • [ February 28, 2026 ] Sierra Leone’s Jaiama Sewafe town in Kono District gets electricity at last In Focus
  • [ February 24, 2026 ] Africa’s next generation of malaria scientists takes action Education and Health
  • [ February 24, 2026 ] Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee condemns unlawful extension of Netpage passport deal Politics & Law
HomeEducation and Health

Education and Health

Education and Health

African princess became a wealthy owner

November 13, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 November 2018: In many African traditional cultures, it is believed that an African never strays too far from home and that he or she will surely find his or her way back, either in the world of the living or the dead. It [Read More]

Education and Health

Why Sierra Leone’s children of war amputees denied access to free education?

November 10, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 November 2018: In August 2018, the new Government of Sierra Leone launched President Julius Maada Bio’s Free Quality School Education initiative. Though designed to help many vulnerable communities, it has failed to extend the programme to the children of war amputees – the direct victims of [Read More]

Education and Health

Government of Sierra Leone to introduce student loan scheme

November 6, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 3

Jonathan Kurabu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 November 2018: The government of Sierra Leone has today announced that all higher education students enrolled in mathematics, engineering, agriculture, physics and chemistry courses, will receive government grant to cover their tuition fees. This statement comes today on the back of president Julius Maada [Read More]

Education and Health

Sierra Leone diaspora medics delivering free medical care

November 6, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

Alfred Fornah: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 November 2018: A team of Sierra Leonean Diaspora Medical professionals from United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United State of America are in Sierra Leone to deliver free medical services in the Kailahun District. The Medics are in country to take part in the second [Read More]

Education and Health

Sierra Leone’s free healthcare programme – the untold stories

November 4, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 1

John Baimba Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 4 November 2018: When the government of former President Ernest Bai Koroma launched the Free Health Care Initiative (FHCI), in April, 2010, it was with the desire to enable pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five access free medical care and services. This [Read More]

Education and Health

Life for a Sierra Leonean in 1904 Britain was very disturbing

October 31, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2018: A new book written by Dr. Danell Jones, titled – ‘An African in Imperial London: The Indomitable Life of A.B.C. Merriman-Labor’, is a must read. It paints a vivid account of life in Britain for a young Sierra Leonean writer by the name of [Read More]

Education and Health

Free Australian app can help tackle a deadly health scourge

October 25, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 2

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 October 2018: Sierra Leone has some of the highest reported rates of hepatitis B and C in the world, and now a free app is available to Sierra Leoneans fighting the disease. Speaking to the Sierra Leone Telegraph, Mark Pearce who is the Communications Manager for Hepatitis [Read More]

Education and Health

Sierra Leone police joins efforts to ensure children go to school  

October 17, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Andrew Keili: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2018: I couldn’t help but be impressed by schoolchildren in my village on the day school reopened. Many of them had woken up early, dressed and were eagerly trooping happily to school. These included those who, because of fees had kept away from [Read More]

Education and Health

Government of Sierra Leone must reflect on issues affecting mental health of young people today – World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2018 Abdul Rashid Thomas 0

Kona Seibure: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 10 October 2018: Today is World Mental Health Day, focussing the world’s attention on ‘young people and mental health in a changing world’. And for many young people, growing up in Sierra Leone today means you will either be in an ongoing battle with poverty [Read More]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 42 43 44 … 54 »

WITH CORRUPTION EVERYONE PAYS

Topics

Ebola featured President Bai Koroma Sierra Leone Sierra Leone News

The Sierra Leone Telegraph Reserves Copyright

GDPR COOKIE CONSENT
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
 

Loading Comments...