By Staff Writer FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — As Sierra Leone continues to place employment creation, workers’ welfare and social protection at the centre of its national development agenda, the designation of Umaru Napoleone Koroma as Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security brings to the portfolio a politician, lawyer and public administrator with extensive experience...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a landmark intervention, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has provided direct financial support of US$5,000 each to three clubs representing the nation in ongoing CAF interclub competitions, underscoring its renewed commitment to strengthening club football and boosting continental representation. The initiative, championed by SLFA President...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has continued its demolition exercise at Aberdeen Creek, part of the Sierra Leone River Estuary, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard protected areas across the country. Aberdeen Creek is an internationally recognised Ramsar site, valued for its wetland and coastal ecosystem that supports biodiversity...Read More

By Sallieu S Kanu Kabala, Sierra Leone – August 14, 2026: The Koinadugu District Council has convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting following public concern over maternal deaths reported at Kabala Government Hospital, where six cases have been recorded since January 2026. The hospital authorities confirmed the deaths, extended condolences to affected families, and explained that...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) has raised serious constitutional concerns over the circumstances surrounding Parliament’s passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on August 10, 2026. In a press statement issued in Freetown on Wednesday, August 12, ILRAJ questioned the interpretation of Section...Read More

By Kelvin Roberts Freetown, Sierra Leone —  August 15, 2026: Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, Leader of the DIB Movement and APC Flagbearer Aspirant, has called for restraint and strict adherence to constitutional procedures following parliamentary proceedings on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Dr. Bangura welcomed the Speaker’s decision to refer the matter to...Read More

By Dr. Doma The 10th anniversary of the death of Ambassador Gibrill Santigie Moseray Fadika, popularly known as Super, was observed in Freetown over the weekend with prayers, charity and a community football match. The two-day programme, organised by the Friends of Super, started on Friday, 7th August 2026, at the Madingo Central Mosque in...Read More