On 19 June 2025, the Republic of Sierra Leone ratified five UNESCO culture conventions, marking a significant step forward in its engagement in international cultural cooperation. Sierra Leone ratified: 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lumley, Freetown — June 27, 2025: President Julius Maada Bio has officially unveiled the Chapter One Multipurpose Center in Lumley, Freetown — a modern facility that blends hospitality, entertainment, and cultural expression. The center, owned by Sierra Leonean entrepreneur Fassally Tarawally, is being hailed as a milestone in the country’s growing...Read More
By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communications Unit – MOICE Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 24, 2025: Senior government officials have reported significant strides in implementing the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, a pivotal body established in the aftermath of the June 2023 elections to address electoral tensions and foster national unity. At the Ministry of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — On July 1–2, 2025, the city of Freetown will become the epicenter of feminist political leadership as it hosts the 4th Nalafem Summit, themed “From Representation to Power: Women Leading in Crisis & Peace.” Under the patronage of Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and organized by the Nalafem...Read More
By Desmond Lewis Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 28, 2025: Amnesty International has called on the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs and the police to immediately investigate serious allegations of sexual exploitation involving three underage girls and a prominent businessman, amid growing public concern. In an exclusive interview, Jiah Kaikai, Growth and Campaign Coordinator...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 26, 2025: Stakeholders from across faiths, government, and civil society convened for the opening of the 7th edition of the Strengthening Families Conference (SFC 2025), issuing a unified call for the empowerment of women and the protection of children as foundational pillars for building stronger communities. The...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 27, 2025: In a significant stride for Sierra Leonean football and governance, Sinneh T. Moijueh has been appointed as Senior Internal Audit Manager at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—Africa’s premier football governing body representing 54 national associations. The appointment has been widely celebrated as a...Read More
Story by Reuters CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Sierra Leone will wait for the results of a recently-launched offshore 3D seismic survey, its first in over a decade, ahead of potentially opening its next oil and gas licensing round later this year, a senior government official said on Thursday. In partnership with the government’s petroleum directorate, consultancy GeoPartners...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 26, 2025: Amadu Mansaray, a security guard, has been remanded at the male correctional facility in Freetown following allegations of theft from the Christian Action Church of Sierra Leone. Mansaray made his first court appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No....Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 26, 2025: Three employees of Sea Coach Express have appeared before Magistrate Mary Julian Gbloh at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 5, facing charges of conspiracy to defraud and embezzlement, following allegations of fraudulent resale of used ferry tickets. Led in evidence by Sergeant 5598 Santigie...Read More
