By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for the establishment of a dedicated court to enforce tax laws, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue mobilization. His remarks came during the official launch of the 2026 budget preparation at the...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura September 9, 2025: The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has issued a strong statement clarifying its founding history and organizational structure, amid what it describes as widespread misconceptions regarding the role of the Film Guild in its creation and activities. In a statement signed by Director General Alfred Harun, the Council...Read More

By Sallieu Kanu Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: The Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency (SLeSCA) has announced plans to release 33 new seed varieties for rice, cassava, and maize, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity under the government’s flagship Feed Salone initiative. The announcement was made by Executive Director Dr. Robert Chakanda during a presentation...Read More

By Alieu Masaysay, Office of the Presidential Spokesman, State House, Freetown It is now evident and a fact that the reputation of an iconic national leader—President Julius Maada Bio—who is highly esteemed for his outstanding record of service to Sierra Leone, has been the target of deliberate misinformation and propaganda. These falsehoods, promoted by elements...Read More

By Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of Tshwane and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown and C40 Cities Co-chair This weekend, the Urban20 (U20) made history by bringing global city leaders together on African soil for the first time. This was our moment to send a powerful message to the...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 12, 2025: The Freetown City Council (FCC) has officially certified a new cohort of sanitation enforcement and community engagement workers under its flagship ‘Dorti Mus Go’ campaign. The certification ceremony, held on Friday at the FCC headquarters, marks a significant step in the Council’s ongoing efforts to...Read More

By Kemo Cham Campaigners have called for collective efforts in the fight against drug abuse in Sierra Leone as a new report confirms the presence of a dangerous chemical in Kush, the substance at the center of the ongoing drug epidemic in the country. Kush is believed to have caused the death of thousands of...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: Magistrate John Manson Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has committed businesswoman Mishella Koroma to the High Court for trial after she was allegedly found in possession of two parcels of cocaine at Freetown International Airport, Lungi. The committal ruling was delivered on Thursday, following...Read More