By George M. O. Williams September 10, 2025: Sierra Leone’s creative economy is facing significant roadblocks due to weak intellectual property (IP) protection, according to a new report by the World Bank titled Unlocking Sierra Leone’s Creative Future: Creative Economy Diagnostic and Road Map for Growth. The report highlights systemic challenges that hinder the development...Read More

By Hassan Gbassay Koroma (Intern, SLRSA) In a significant stride toward modernising traffic enforcement and enhancing transparency, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) is rolling out a cutting-edge smart payment system tailored specifically for traffic offenders. The Authority plans to introduce this modern digital platform as part of its broader strategy to digitise operations...Read More

By Kelvin Roberts Dublin, Ireland — September 10, 2025: His Excellency Chief Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Ireland, has officially commenced his diplomatic mission following the presentation of his Letters of Credence to Irish President Michael D. Higgins. The credential ceremony took place...Read More

Kingtom, Freetown — September 10, 2025: In a landmark move to strengthen pharmaceutical regulation and public health protection, the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone (PBSL) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combating drug peddling and medicine-related violations nationwide. The agreement was officially signed on Wednesday...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leonean creatives are increasingly turning to digital platforms to showcase and promote their work, but a lack of access to monetization opportunities continues to hinder growth and income generation in the sector. This is according to the Unlocking Sierra Leone’s Creative Future: Creative Economy Diagnostic and Road Map for Growth...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka September 10, 2025: A former Card Operations Officer at Ecobank, Ishmael Hortons Jalloh, has been arraigned before the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.2 for allegedly embezzling over nine hundred thousand new Leones from the bank’s general ledger. Jalloh made his second court appearance on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, before Magistrate John Manso...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone — September 10, 2025: Two men accused of stealing from the Faith Healing Bible Church construction site in Congo Town have been committed to stand trial in the High Court following a preliminary investigation at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No.2. Magistrate John Fornah ruled that Osman Sesay and Idrissa...Read More