By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 10, 2025: In a decisive move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s public health surveillance system, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially donated eight vehicles to the Ministry of Health. The handover ceremony, held at the Youyi Building in Freetown, marks a significant milestone in the country’s...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura  San Jose, California — July 8, 2025: Sierra Leonean-born international musician Anthony Seydu Jalloh was awarded the International Act of Excellence at the 2nd Annual Wan Salone Awards, held at the glittering Casa Blanca Hall in San Jose, California. The high-profile ceremony spotlighted outstanding Sierra Leonean talent in arts, culture, and...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura In a momentous leap forward for international trade and economic growth, Sierra Leone officially launched its first-ever direct fish export to China during a high-profile ceremony at the Bintumani Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown. The landmark initiative, born from the 2024 Beijing Summit and solidified under the China-Africa Fish Export Certification Agreement,...Read More

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 09 July 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone has officially launched the Spotlight Initiative—a bold, multi-year global partnership between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN)—to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The launch held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown on Tuesday July...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 11, 2025: In a comprehensive media briefing on Friday, Sierra Leone’s Energy Sector Lead, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, outlined bold reforms and ongoing initiatives aimed at overhauling the country’s electricity supply. Speaking ten months into his appointment, Yumkella emphasized the urgency to diversify energy sources, repair legacy...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC) party, Dr. Kaifala Marah has urged for a national conversation that transcends political affiliations and legislative boundaries, stressing the importance of inclusive dialogue in charting Sierra Leone’s path to prosperity. He made this statement on Thursday, July 10, 2025, during his national...Read More

By Desmond Lewis Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 9, 2025: Amid growing concerns over Mpox infections in Sierra Leone, Amnesty International—one of the world’s leading human rights organizations—launched a public sensitization campaign in the Eastern business district of Freetown. The initiative sought to educate the community about the virus’s symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods, while...Read More