By Ibrahim S.  Bangura Freetown/Dakar – June 18, 2025 — As Sierra Leone confronts its third Mpox outbreak, UNICEF is intensifying its response to protect vulnerable communities and reinforce the national effort to curb the spread of the virus. Declared on January 13, following the confirmation of the first case three days earlier, the outbreak...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 19, 2025 — Europe-based Sierra Leonean model, Imran Kamara, is poised to fly the nation’s flag at the upcoming Mister Supranational 2025 competition, scheduled for June 28 in Poland. Kamara earned his title as Sierra Leone’s official representative after being appointed Mister Sierra Leone EU 2025...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 19, 2025: More than 1,150 Sierra Leoneans have regained their vision thanks to a nationwide cataract surgery outreach programme spearheaded by Choithram Memorial Hospital in Freetown in partnership with the Ministry of Health and several global organisations. The four-month initiative, among the country’s most ambitious medical...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Kenema, Sierra Leone: Residents of Kenema have hailed the just-concluded Presidential Townhall, held on June 16 and 17, as a groundbreaking moment for participatory democracy in Sierra Leone. The two-day event, hosted in the eastern provincial capital, offered citizens an unprecedented opportunity to directly engage with senior government officials. Though President Julius...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 19, 2025 — Former Ambassador to South Korea, Omrie Golley, was officially honoured at Freetown City Hall for his pivotal role in facilitating the construction of the landmark facility, a testament to international collaboration and sustainable development. Ambassador Golley visited the newly completed City Hall on...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown– June 18, 2025: The Centre on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO) has lauded Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, for his strong commitment to eradicating human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During a high-level engagement at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown, CenHTRO’s Country Director, Mr....Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Court No. 2 on Pademba Road has once again denied bail to Osman Sesay, a painter accused of participating in a theft at the Faith Healing Bible Church construction site in Congo Town. His co-accused, Idrissa Conteh, remains on bail as the case proceeds. Both men are...Read More

Brussels, Belgium – June 18, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Benelux States, His Excellency Philip Bob Jusu, officially began his diplomatic tenure today by presenting his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians. The ceremonial event commenced at approximately 11 a.m., when a royal...Read More