By: Zach Lowy When Michael Lahoud was born in Freetown on September 15, 1986, Sierra Leone was rapidly devolving into a failed state. Decades of political corruption, electoral violence, and growing economic inequality had taken their toll on the country. When the government could no longer afford to pay schoolteachers, the public education system collapsed....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone: A heated land dispute has erupted in the Kuntorloh community as the Lifeline Nehemiah Project raises alarm over what it describes as attempts to seize its property at the Approved School site. The organization warns that the move threatens the education and well-being of over 900 children from more...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown – September 29, 2025: In a bold move to rejuvenate Sierra Leone’s coastal tourism, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), undertook a massive cleanup operation yesterday along the Aberdeen and Lumley beaches. The initiative focused on removing seaweed and waste materials...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu KAMBIA, Sierra Leone — As part of preparations for the upcoming World Food Day commemoration, Minister of Agriculture Henry Musa Kpaka has embarked on a working tour of Kambia District to assess readiness and review progress on the government’s flagship Feed Salone initiative, now in its second year. The two-day national...Read More
FREETOWN — A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commenced the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s $248.5 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, approved in October 2024. The programme, which began with an initial disbursement of $46.6 million, aims to strengthen macroeconomic stability, promote inclusive growth, and enhance governance. During...Read More
By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh The afternoon sun burns hot over Masongbo, just outside Makeni. Clouds of dust rise as hammers slam into rock, the rhythm of survival echoing across the quarry. In the middle of the commotion, children barely tall enough to lift their hammers bend over heaps of granite, pelting stones into gravel with...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — Director Aiah Momoh has been elected President of the Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC), securing a decisive victory in a landmark election that signals a new chapter for the country’s film industry. Momoh, widely respected for his disciplined leadership and visionary approach, won 68 votes to opponent Robinson’s 34,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN — African Global Logistics (AGL) Sierra Leone commemorated its annual Solidarity Day on Thursday, 25 September 2025, with a renewed call for unity, compassion, and collective responsibility among staff and surrounding communities. The event, now in its second edition, was held under the theme “Health,” highlighting the vital link between solidarity...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka New York, USA — September 25, 2025: Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio delivered a compelling address at the High-Level Event on Pregnancy, Children Born, and Sexual Violence in Conflict, urging the international community to take decisive action to protect survivors and their children. The event, convened by the First Lady...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone: A photo exhibition held from 26th to 28th September at 19 Walpole Street in Freetown, offered visitors a rare glimpse into Sierra Leone’s rich and often overlooked visual history. Organized by Old Photos of Sierra Leone in collaboration with Shelters Cafe and Workspace, the event aimed to educate and...Read More
