By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Saturday, November 1, 2025 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warmly congratulated His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio as Sierra Leone takes on the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. During a phone call, Secretary-General Guterres lauded President Bio’s leadership and acknowledged the significant strides...Read More
By Desmond Lewis Sierra Leone – November 3, 2025: A new report released by Human Rights Watch has revealed alarming levels of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of women giving birth in public hospitals across Sierra Leone, particularly those unable to pay informal fees. The 75-page report, titled “No Money, No Care: Obstetric Violence in Sierra...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 3, 2025: Freetown has officially joined a pioneering global coalition of cities committed to tackling one of the most lethal consequences of the climate crisis: extreme heat. The announcement was made at the World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE joined...Read More
November 3, 2025: As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has issued a powerful call to action, urging government institutions, civil society, and media stakeholders to strengthen protections for journalists and end impunity for crimes committed against them. Themed “Safety of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – November 3, 2025: In a landmark move to decentralize judicial services and enhance access to justice, the Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, Komba Kamanda, has announced the first-ever circuit sittings of the Court of Appeal in the provinces. The initiative, unveiled at the Main Law Courts Building in...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – November 3, 2025: Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has ordered the remand of businessman Sheka Kargbo, who stands accused of defrauding a foreign investor of $17,500 in a gold scam. The defendant appeared in court on Monday, November 3, 2025, facing two counts: conspiracy...Read More
Sierra Leone — October 18, 2025: In a significant step toward improving sanitation and empowering women through access to public services, Hearts & Minds Consulting, in partnership with the Freetown City Council (FCC), hosted a stakeholder meeting at Jalloh Terrace as part of The Carter Center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign. The meeting, held on...Read More
November 1, 2025: Sierra Leone has emerged as a global outlier in the 2025 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, registering a rare improvement in its score amid a widespread global downturn. While 68% of countries saw declines in their rule of law performance, marking the eighth consecutive year of global regression, Sierra...Read More
October 31, 2025: A new reconnaissance permit agreement reinforces Sierra Leone’s credibility as an emerging exploration hub and sets the stage for renewed technical investment across West Africa. Sierra Leone has taken a decisive step forward in advancing its upstream ambitions, with the Government of Sierra Leone – through the Petroleum Directorate – signing a...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie KoromaSenior Health Promotion Officer, Health Education Programme –Ministry of Health Sierra Leone — November 1, 2025: The Ministry of Health, through its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), is set to launch a nationwide campaign to vaccinate over 986,000 girls aged 11 to 18 against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a major cause of...Read More
