Port Loko, Sierra Leone — Residents of Port Loko District have been updated on the preparations for the upcoming 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census, as Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) continues its nationwide sensitization drive. At the second edition of the Civic Day Series, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE),...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – The capital city is gearing up for an electrifying night of music and cultural fusion as Afro-Centric Jazz Moments takes center stage on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Aurora House, located at 35 Fraser Street, just off Pipeline Aberdeen Road. The much-anticipated concert, headlined by acclaimed pianist...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu PORT LOKO, SIERRA LEONE – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has commended Port Loko District for its remarkable contribution to Sierra Leone’s onion supply, which has led to a significant drop in onion prices nationwide. Speaking at the Civic Day Series Town Hall, organized by...Read More

The new anti-terrorism law passed by parliament could allow Sierra Leone’s judicial authorities to impose heavy prison sentences on journalists and restrict access to information in the name of national security. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on President Julius Maada Bio not to enact this legislation until it explicitly guarantees journalists’ protection. The NGO has...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – Jazz enthusiasts are in for a spectacular musical experience as the Groovy Colours Band, in collaboration with the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, hosts a special Jazz Evening on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Sierra Palms Resort along Lumley Beach. This highly anticipated event,...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – Former Chief Electoral Commissioner Mohamed N’fah Alie Conteh has initiated a civil lawsuit against his wife, Agnes Shella Kumba Conteh, in a private legal dispute. The case is currently being heard before Justice Cosmotina Jarrett at the High Court in Freetown. The legal proceedings began with N’fah Alie...Read More

By Amin Kef (Ranger) FREETOWN—The Consortium of Civil Society & Media Alliance on Alcohol & Tobacco (CAAT) has strongly condemned what it calls a deliberate attempt to misrepresent facts and tarnish the reputation of a reputable alcohol company operating in Sierra Leone. In a press statement issued by CAAT Chairman M.S. Biro, the Alliance reaffirmed...Read More