By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The British High Commissioner has hosted a pre‑departure reception for Sierra Leonean recipients of the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships, as they prepare to begin their studies at universities across the United Kingdom. The event celebrated the scholars’ achievements and underscored the UK’s continued commitment to education, leadership...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has launched its 2026 Cricket 4 Good programme, setting an ambitious target of 30,000 new participants across 50 communities in the Western Area. The initiative, unveiled this week, aims to train newcomers and organize an inter-community cricket championship trophy designed to identify emerging...Read More

By Ibrahima S. Bangura Freetown, September 2, 2026 – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Foundation Diego González Rivas, has launched a free thoracoscopic and minimally invasive surgery programme at Connaught Hospital, running from September 1–4. Led by Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby, the initiative underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to expanding access to...Read More

A reforestation and carbon credit project in Sierra Leone has restricted communities’ access to traditional farming and harvesting land, with many residents unaware that a carbon credits project existed on their land. Concerns about land rights, livelihoods, community participation, and how benefits from carbon credit projects are shared are raised in a report by Swedwatch, HEKS and the Sierra Leone Network...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka   Freetown – Fifty-five-year-old businessman Mohamed Ansumana Dabeneh has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after facing five counts relating to the alleged possession, custody, and control of arms and ammunition without a licence.   Dabeneh appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on charges brought...Read More

By M.B Jalloh The All People’s Congress (APC) stands at a defining political crossroads. After years of internal disputes, leadership struggles and electoral setbacks, the party must choose between preserving the politics of the past and embracing the renewal required to compete for power in 2028. Osman Foday Yansaneh is an important part of that...Read More