By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Nearly two years after a landmark entertainment conference at Freetown City Hall, Sierra Leone’s creative community continues to advocate for the realization of the proposed National Auditorium Project, a transformative initiative aimed at elevating the country’s cultural and artistic landscape. The conference, held under the leadership of...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka   Freetown, Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025: In a groundbreaking moment for gender representation in Sierra Leone’s military, the Defence Headquarters of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Alice Koria Sesay as Commanding Officer of the 14 Infantry Battalion, headquartered in Pujehun...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka  Sierra Leone — September 1, 2025:Sidiki Kondeh, a mechanic formerly stationed at the Navy scrap garage, has been remanded in custody following allegations of theft involving auto parts and tools belonging to a military colleague. The decision was handed down by Magistrate Sao Mamakoh Kallon at Pademba Road Court No. 3 on...Read More

Augustine Sahr Sheku, Chairperson of Kono District Council (from left), Hon. Tamba Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs , and Gbessay Kargbo, the representative of UN Resident Coordinator’s Office UNDP Sierra Leone/Donald Melvin Mansaray September 1, 2025: At the close of a national workshop in Freetown, UNDP Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture...Read More

By Donu Kogbara Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is racing to deliver 200 mini-grid installations before leaving office. © Omer Taha Cetin/Anadolu via AFP Kandeh Yumkella, chair of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security says efforts to boost renewables and clean cooking have been fast-tracked, with a target of connecting...Read More

By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially cleared the Minister of Social Welfare, Madam Melrose Karminty, of all allegations related to corruption and misappropriation of donor funds and property. The minister was  accused of diverting donor contributions, mishandling food and material donations, and violating procurement procedures during the...Read More