April 13, 2020

Actions The U.S. Took To Address FGM/C In Its Foreign Policy

April 13, 2020/ Theo Edwards

In 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution condemning FGM/C as a human rights violation. The resolution condemning FGM/C was co-sponsored by 28 members of Congress and calls for “coordinated efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.”

By J Reynold Weeks: Credit Source:

March 29, 2020

Female Genital Mutilation

March 29, 2020/ Theo Edwards

What are the causes and consequences of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting, or FGM/C.?

Growing up in West Africa, it did not seem to be of importance to me when young girls mostly in their teens with distinguished colorings on their faces and other parts of their bodies were paraded bare-breasted if there were any to be bared, in the streets of my village.

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December 20, 2019

Idris Elba Arrived In His Father´s Native Sierra Leone For The First Time

December 20, 2019/ Theo Edwards

Idris Elba arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, for the first time where he is due to receive Sierra Leone citizenship and celebrate Christmas with the President, Julius Maada Bio, according to government sources. Elba planned to visit Sherbro Island renowned for its pristine tropical beaches. The country hopes to revitalize its tourism industry. And, with Mr. Idris Elba as the country's Brand Ambassador, he brings with it new life and vitality.

By Theo Edwards

September 07, 2019

Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country→

September 07, 2019/ Theo Edwards

Visit Sierra Leone

Effective Thursday 5th September 2019, the West African country, Sierra Leone, has through its Immigration Department and Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs introduced a new "Visa On Arrivals Policy" which now allows visitors from different countries to travel to Sierra Leone where they can get their respective Visas on arrival at a minimum cost of US $28 for African countries and US $80 for other countries in the world. Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country.

By Sylvester Samba

April 17, 2019

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio’s TED Talk

April 17, 2019/ Theo Edwards

In just one year in office the government without bringing in any new investors or any more money from donors was able to accomplish things none of us believed could happen.

By Vickie Remoe