By Fatima Kpaka QUINCY, Massachusetts, Sept. 27, 2026 – President Julius Maada Bio has renewed Sierra Leone’s call for reparatory justice for the enduring impact of enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade, declaring that the historic Amistad story should inspire not only remembrance but also responsibility, justice and reconciliation. Speaking at the United First Parish...Read More

The Government of Sierra Leone, through Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), has concluded the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025-2026 Data Interpretation and Report Compilation Workshop, setting the stage for the finalization and national launch of one of the country’s most important sources of socio-economic data. The workshop, held at the Brookfields Hotel in Freetown,...Read More

By:  Van Soul Addey Sierra Leonean innovator Mohamed Saviour Samu has launched insect-based fertiliser and protein products through his company, EntoTech Innovations, following support from the President Bio Innovation Award. The products were launched this week at the Njala University Living Lab in Taiama, marking the transition of Samu’s innovation from an award-winning idea into...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026:  President Julius Maada Bio has announced that Sierra Leone will increase its contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) 14th Replenishment by at least 50 percent, signaling the government’s commitment to strengthening food security, agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods and job creation. The announcement was...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has described her participation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) as a “whirlwind of learning, connection, movement and reflection,” emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships, innovation and skills development to transform education and create opportunities for young people....Read More

By George M.O. Williams The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has commenced a regional stakeholder validation exercise in Kenema for its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, aimed at strengthening electoral transparency, participation and public confidence in the country’s democratic processes. The engagement, held on Monday, September 28, 2026, brought together key electoral stakeholders, including political parties,...Read More

By By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, has challenged global health leaders, technology developers and investors to measure the success of digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) by a single benchmark: whether they enable health workers to make timely decisions that save lives. Dr. Kabba made the call while...Read More