By Alimatu Jalloh In response to a surge in drug-related crimes across Sierra Leone, the Honourable Chief Justice has announced a sweeping judicial mobilization aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of such cases. A total of seven Judges and four Magistrates have been assigned to the Western Area, while all Judges and Magistrates in the Provinces...Read More
Education in Sierra Leone is a scarce resource. Located on the West African coast, Sierra Leone is a nation where, despite making steady progress since the decade-long civil war, poverty remains widespread. This is particularly true in rural areas where infrastructure is limited. As of 2019, the literacy rate (of those ages 15 and above) was 44%. Background Thousands of...Read More
Nicholas Nhede Multilateral financial institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone (2025–2030), committing approximately $500 million to support the country’s development agenda. The investment focuses on two priority areas: developing sustainable infrastructure to boost private sector participation and strengthening the agricultural value chain to enhance food security and job...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu October 20, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone (ACC-SL) has handed over a second cheque of One Million Leone (Le:1,000,000.00), equivalent to One Billion old Leones (Le:1,000,000,000.00), to the Freetown City Council (FCC) as part of its ongoing restitution efforts. The presentation took place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at...Read More
By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to empowering young people through targeted skills development and technical training initiatives. Speaking at the Bo Civic Day Series on October 14, 2025, the minister outlined a series of strategic programs aimed at strengthening middle-level manpower and expanding opportunities...Read More
By George M. O. Williams FREETOWN — The United Nations (UN) in Sierra Leone has commemorated the 80th anniversary of its founding with a renewed pledge to support national development and global cooperation. The milestone was celebrated during a press conference held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, bringing...Read More
Doha, Qatar — October 16, 2025: Sierra Leone and Lebanon have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting migrant workers through enhanced bilateral cooperation, following high-level talks between Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Honourable Mohamed Rahman Swaray, and Lebanon’s Minister of Labour, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Haidar. The meeting, held ahead of the 6th...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh October 16, 2025: In a landmark event underscoring his commitment to judicial reform, Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, officially commissioned the newly renovated Magistrate’s and High Court in Kono District. The ceremony marks a significant step in expanding access to justice and improving legal infrastructure in the...Read More
By Silas Isenjia (ACI Africa) The President of the Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has urged the people of God in the West African nation to come together in tackling the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, warning against politicizing the issue. In a reflection shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, October 16, Fr. Peter Konteh expressed...Read More
The initiative will empower thousands of smallholder farmers to access quality fertilizers, strengthen the country’s agricultural value chains, and reduce dependence on food imports. The project’s soil health management component will introduce integrated soil fertility practices, such as the use of organic amendments, crop rotation, and conservation agriculture. Image Credit: ChatGPT In a major stride...Read More
