By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, July 22, 2025 — In a bid to clamp down on rising urban indiscipline, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has formed a multi-agency task force to enforce law and order across Freetown. The initiative follows a directive issued by President Julius Maada Bio to bring orderliness to the capital city. Speaking...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 22 July 2025 — Sierra Leone continues to enjoy a peaceful and stable security climate, with recent statistics pointing to a sharp decline in criminal activity nationwide. Deputy Inspector General of Police and Head of the National Taskforce, Sahr Y. Senesi, delivered the update during a press briefing hosted by...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 21,  2025 — Officers from the Sierra Leone Police Force’s Kissy Division have successfully dismantled a suspected counterfeit money operation, following a series of coordinated raids in the eastern parts of the capital. According to a situation report from the Division’s Operations Officer, the operation began when OC Wellington...Read More

Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, has finally departed Sierra Leone for Tunisia, embarking on a fresh chapter in his football career. After anticipation and speculation about his next move, the prolific forward is set to test his talent on Tunisian soil, marking an important step forward both for himself...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Monrovia, Liberia — In a momentous step towards deeper regional integration and democratic governance, the four Mano River Union (MRU) countries—Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire—have unanimously signed a declaration establishing the MRU Regional Parliament. The signing ceremony took place on July 20, 2025, at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, signifying...Read More

By Antonia Howard and Kate Krontiris Despite overwhelming talent, women in music still face deep-rooted barriers to participation, especially in Africa. Drawing from a national talent competition & new data this piece examines the confidence gap, cultural norms and structural inequalities keeping women out, and the bold initiatives working to change  that. When Sierra Leone Talent...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A Nigerian national, Iwuchukwu Ebere Christian, from Imo State, has been brought before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown following his arrest at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi for allegedly possessing 46 pellets of cocaine. The accused was arraigned on four counts, including...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — The District Grand Lodge of Sierra Leone and The Gambia, under the Scottish Constitution, is poised to host one of the most majestic Masonic gatherings ever witnessed on the African continent. The occasion marks the formal installation of Brother Nicholas Colin Browne Marke as the Right Worshipful...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kaniu FREETOWN — The Management of Connaught Hospital, under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, has announced the temporary closure of its mortuary facility beginning Monday, July 21, 2025. The six-week shutdown is part of a nationwide initiative to modernize post-mortem services and strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The decision...Read More