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Good news from Sierra Leone
Positive stories set in or affecting Sierra Leone, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
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SA’s GBV crisis can’t be solved in court when it starts in the classroom
South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis could be tackled earlier through classroom programs, rather than relying on legal action. Evidence from countries like Sierra Leone shows these initiatives work. This approach offers hope for long-term change.
Daily Maverick
ECOWAS hails Sierra Leone over Ernest Bai Koroma’s return
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Business Day
Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason case dropped
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped
Africanews
UN creates international day for elimination of child marriage
The UN has created a new annual day to raise awareness and combat child, early, and forced marriage. Led by Sierra Leone, the resolution aims to protect young people and advance gender equality. This global recognition helps focus efforts to end a harmful practice.
Africanews
Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed a constitutional reform lowering the presidential victory threshold, introducing proportional representation, and reserving 30 percent of leadership roles for women. The changes aim to make elections more inclusive and representative ahead of the 2028 vote. This step could strengthen democracy by giving more voices a fairer chance to shape the country’s future.
Africanews
Sierra Leonian women turn to rickshaw driving to survive
In Sierra Leone, women are turning to rickshaw driving to support themselves as formal jobs remain scarce. This not only provides income but also fills a critical gap in public transport, connecting busy city centers with underserved areas. Their work is helping communities while creating new opportunities for women in the informal economy.
Africanews
Sierra Leone drops treason charges against ex-president Koroma
Sierra Leone has dropped treason charges against former president Ernest Bai Koroma, officials said Tuesday, for his alleged role in what authorities called an attempted 2023 coup.
Africanews
