By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has reaffirmed the country’s leadership in immunization and neonatal care while addressing recent concerns about its co-financing obligations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press conference held on August 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Hall in the Youyi...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown — In a landmark press conference held at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Hall in the Youyi Building, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby announced transformative progress in neonatal care across Sierra Leone, marking a new era for the country’s healthcare system. Speaking with pride and emotion, Dr. Demby highlighted...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown — Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, on Tuesday led a high-level government delegation to multiple locations within the Western Area National Park, signaling a renewed commitment to redemarcation and environmental protection amid growing concerns over deforestation and illegal encroachment. The delegation included senior representatives from the Ministries...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown — Sierra Leone’s Parliament is sharply divided over a proposed $155 million road construction agreement, with lawmakers across party lines calling for major revisions to ensure the project delivers equitable benefits to the state and its citizens. The agreement, tabled by the Ministry of Works and Public Assets, outlines the construction...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown — Four men have been remanded in custody by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 over allegations of conspiracy to commit fraud. The accused, Alhaji Sesay, Vidal Mansaray, Francis Sesay, and Sheku Goba, appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with conspiring to commit a felony with intent...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown — In a bold move to boost domestic revenue collection, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, led a high-level delegation on Monday, August 11, 2025, to conduct unannounced inspections of beverage and water production facilities across the Western Area. The exercise aimed to assess compliance with the...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown — A British national, Salim Alieu Bangura, was arraigned before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after being found in possession of 34 compressed parcels of suspected Cannabis Sativa at Freetown International Airport, Lungi. Bangura was intercepted while attempting to board an...Read More