LONDON, May 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agilix Labs, Inc., paving the way for the establishment of the Future Learning Institute (FLI). This initiative aims to modernize Sierra Leone’s education system by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Indigenous Filmmakers Association has announced an open audition call for an upcoming historical film, Slavery (Rice and Mosquito Connection), set to explore the untold narratives of the transatlantic slave trade. The auditions will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone— The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH) is pushing for structural improvements and investment in the hospitality industry as it navigates major operational challenges. In a recent general meeting at Lagonda, attended by hotel representatives from across the country, National President John Shallop outlined key developments and hurdles...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma, Senior Health Promotion Officer –HEP/MoH FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – On World Fistula Day, May 23, fistula survivor Betty Samai shared her emotional journey of battling obstetric fistula, urging women suffering from the condition to seek early medical care. She emphasized that fistula is largely preventable, treatable, and curable if addressed in...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming Brass Wind Evening, a musical spectacle celebrating the power of brass band music. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at 6 PM, the event will take place at the Academy’s headquarters at 27...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone— Despite a turbulent economic climate, Aureol Insurance Company Limited has reaffirmed its resilience and strategic agility. The company presented its 2023 financial report at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on May 21, 2025, addressing shareholders after a delay caused by the implementation of the new IFRS 17 accounting standard. Chairperson...Read More
Sierra Leone is the latest addition to the Incident Management Support Team (IMST) list of the most mpox-hit nations. Skyrocketing cases are triggering concern across Africa. Sierra Leone recorded its first case on January 10, 2025. Immediately after, Minister of Health Dr Austin Demby declared a Public Health Emergency, saying at the time the move...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The High Court of Sierra Leone, presided over by Justice Cosmotina Jarrett, has convicted Issa Kamara, Chief Examiner of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on multiple corruption charges. The ruling was delivered in Freetown on May 22, 2025. Kamara was found guilty on five counts, including Abuse of Office, Abuse of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Magistrate Isata Sellu Tucker has committed two individuals to the High Court for trial over allegations of fraudulent motorbike conversion. The rulings were delivered on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Magistrate Court in Freetown. Keifalla Kanu’s Case Keifalla Kanu, a 21-year-old accused, was arraigned on one count of fraudulent conversion under...Read More
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone , Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh shows the signed grant document to the delegates at the Forum UNDP Sierra Leone / Eminence In a significant stride toward promoting inclusive development, the Governments of Sierra Leone and India, in collaboration with the United Nations, have launched a transformative project...Read More
