Mabinty Koroma SLENA Correspondent

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong, has signaled a strong commitment to youth empowerment and bilateral cooperation during his inaugural courtesy call on the Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh. Held at the Minister’s office in Freetown, the meeting struck a forward-looking tone, with both leaders emphasizing the critical role of young people in driving national progress and deepening ties between the two nations. Minister Sannoh warmly...

An agreement that promises to reshape the landscape of opportunity for Sierra Leone's youth, the Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) and Special Olympics Sierra Leone (SOSL) on January 9th, 2026 signed a powerful Memorandum of Understanding, forging a united front to empower young people with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power of sport and community. This partnership is a bold statement of intent. It moves beyond theory, establishing a concrete framework to roll out...

The Minister of Youth Affairs, Min. Ibrahim Sannoh, has met with District Youth Officers across the country, urging them to remain steadfast, disciplined, and committed in the discharge of their duties as key drivers of youth development and national progress. During the engagement, the Minister emphasized that District Youth Officers occupy a strategic position in translating government youth policies into tangible impact at the grassroots level. He called on them to uphold professionalism,...