WFP Warns of Looming Food Emergency, One in Four Children Stunted  By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 24, 2026 — The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm over Sierra Leone’s worsening food insecurity, reporting that 78 percent of the population is food insecure, with 13 percent severely affected and 26 percent of children...Read More

By George M.O. Wiliams Freetown, May 26, 2026: The Sierra Leone Chamber of Agribusiness Development (SLeCAD) has held a high‑level dialogue with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFS) to strengthen collaboration between government and private sector players in advancing the country’s Feed Salone agenda. The meeting, hosted at SLeCAD’s Beach Road office,...Read More

By Genivi Verdejo THE Philippines and Sierra Leone signed an undertaking agreement on May 20, 2026, establishing the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Executive Director Dr. Daniel Kaitibi signed the document, while Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-STCW Office Executive Director Samuel Batalla witnessed on behalf of the Philippines. The agreement was...Read More

By  Vanessa Onah Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday held a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown. The meeting is seen as part of engagements focused on peace, democratic governance and regional cooperation in West Africa. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement shared on Tuesday via his social...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has called on global leaders and development partners to act with urgency in addressing the issue of fertilizer because of the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has affected global supply chains, while urging for alternative sources.  He made this global appeal...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu  The Teaching Service Commission (TSC), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU), has issued an urgent and final call for all teachers suspended from the government payroll to report for re‑verification no later than Monday, 22 June 2026. Officials warn that failure to comply will result in permanent removal...Read More

Didier Gomes Da Rosa has surfaced as one of the frontrunners for the vacant Sierra Leone national team position, as the West African nation weighs its options ahead of a crucial new chapter. The French tactician arrives with a résumé deeply rooted in African football, built across multiple leagues and high-pressure environments. Over the years,...Read More