02 June 2025 Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major boost to Sierra Leone’s health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies and equipment worth over $640,000 to support the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA).  This is the third donation of mpox control laboratory and medical supplies since...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Vice President, hosted a special state dinner on June 2, 2025, in honor of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who is on a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations....Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Kenema, Sierra Leone – For the first time in history, the annual Presidential Townhall will be held outside the capital Freetown, with Kenema set to host the highly anticipated event on June 17, 2025, at the Kenema City Hall. The venue is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. Announcing the...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The treason trial of ex-military officer Sallieu Jalloh (52) continues, as police officials tender key statements in court outlining his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. On June 2, 2025, State Prosecutor Yusif Isaac Sesay Esq led prosecution witness DPC 1818 Hassan...Read More

By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has strongly opposed plans to split Freetown into two cities, expressing concerns about the proposal’s potential negative impact on governance, urban management, and service delivery. In an open letter addressed to Hon. Ambassador Tamba John Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community...Read More

A needs assessment mission carried out in Sierra Leone (26-30 May) has paved the way for implementing a maritime single window system in the Port of Freetown. The Maritime Single Window (MSW) is a one-stop digital platform for information exchange among different stakeholders and agencies involved in processing ship arrivals, port stays and departures. This...Read More

| By AFP Dutch prosecutors said Monday they were seeking to confiscate a record 221 million euros ($253 million) from one of Europe’s most notorious drug barons, thought to be hiding in Sierra Leone. The illegal assets amassed by Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos” or “Chubby Jos”, were proceeds from cocaine trafficking, as well as...Read More

On the evening of Friday, May 30, 2025, the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, was transformed into a vibrant concert venue as the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted its highly anticipated Jazz Evening. This event was more than just a musical performance; it was an immersive celebration of rhythm, harmony,...Read More

On Friday, May 30, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the Paediatric Association of Sierra Leone (PASL) in commemorating the Association’s first anniversary at the New Brookfields Hotel in western Freetown. The event highlighted PASL’s unwavering commitment to promoting child health in Sierra Leone. Themed “Breaking the Cycle: Ending Childhood Malnutrition in Sierra...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a male-dominated field where few women dare to venture, Fatimata Binta Barrie is defying the odds as a trombonist, challenging societal expectations and paving the way for female instrumentalists in Sierra Leone. Speaking to Premier News on May 29, 2025, Barrie shared her struggles and triumphs...Read More