By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 26, 2025: In commemoration of World Contraception Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated contraceptives, maternal health medicines, and equipment valued at US$2.47 million to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The donation aims to strengthen access to reproductive health services and reduce maternal...Read More
Freetown, September 24, 2025. The Legal Aid Board (LAB) has provided representation to 71 accused persons arraigned at the just concluded September Criminal Session of the High Court held between September 16 and 19, 2025, at the Freetown High Court No. 1 at Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. The session, which coincided with the commencement...Read More
By Salloiu S, Kanu September 26, 2025 — Eastern Freetown witnessed a remarkable moment of unity and reverence on Friday as thousands of worshippers and supporters gathered at the Gaddafi Mosque to observe Jummah prayers alongside Dr. Kaifala Marah, a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position. The turnout was unprecedented. Worshippers...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura WASHINGTON, September 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project. Supported by a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant focused on the Western Area, the project is the first phase of a Multiphase Programmatic Approach totaling...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), in collaboration with the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL), hosted a heartfelt event to honor the remarkable contributions of Kyra Christine King, popularly known as KC, a music missionary who has left an indelible mark on the local arts...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay, Senior Comms Manager, C40 Cities Co-Chair Office New York, September 25, 2025: Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, concluded a series of high-profile engagements at UN Climate Week in New York, spotlighting the pivotal role cities play in advancing global climate solutions. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr began the week at...Read More
BY Sallieu S. Kanu New York, USA, Wednesday, September 24, 2025: – His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has delivered a strong call for bold multilateralism and urgent reform of the United Nations during his address at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – September 25, 2025: The High Commission of India in Sierra Leone spearheaded a beach cleaning exercise at Lumley Beach on Thursday to commemorate “Swachhata Hi Seva,” a nationwide cleanliness campaign celebrated annually in India and by Indian missions abroad. The initiative, led by High Commissioner Baisnab Charan Pradhan,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone – September 25, 2025: In a major step toward strengthening Sierra Leone’s small business sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $20 million financial package to Access Bank Sierra Leone (ABSL), aimed at accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a strong emphasis on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 25 September 2025 — In a significant boost to military healthcare, the Christian Relief Services (CRS), headquartered in Alexandra, United States of America, has donated a forty-foot container of assorted medical equipment to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The donation was facilitated through the Rural Youth Development Organization...Read More
