By Reuters Sierra Leone accounted for half of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases last week, the continent’s main health body said on Thursday, adding that the West African country was fuelling the outbreak. Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild, but can...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has ruled that the Motor Drivers Union and the General Transport Workers Union must conduct their national executive elections by June 30, 2025. The decision, issued on Friday, May 9, 2025, by a five-judge panel, also mandates the unions to regularize their...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 9, 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced that Sierra Leone will once again serve as the finish line destination for the 2026 Budapest Bamako Rally, now rebranded as the Budapest Bamako Freetown Challenge. Organizers also unveiled a new logo, featuring the...Read More

By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Morocco Rabat, Morocco – May 10, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, has met with Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Dr. Leila Benali, to explore enhanced bilateral cooperation in energy transition and sustainable development. The meeting,...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District – May 9, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has officially commissioned the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a privately built and operated facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The newly launched seaport is expected to enhance...Read More

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Port Loko, Sierra Leone – May 2025 – Residents of Port Loko have applauded the Civic Day Series initiative launched by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, describing it as an important platform for engagement between government officials and citizens. Hundreds of residents gathered this week for the two-day event,...Read More

By Desmond Lewis Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 8, 2025 – Amnesty International has officially launched its 2025 annual report, assessing human rights developments across more than 130 countries. The event took place at the CCSL Hall in Freetown, with key stakeholders, activists, and government representatives in attendance. Providing an overview of the report, Solomon...Read More