The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone to enhance bilateral cooperation in pharmaceutical regulation, technical expertise exchange, and capacity building. The agreement was signed by Ali El Ghamrawy, Chairperson of the EDA, and James Peter Komie, Chairperson of the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone,...Read More
Freetown, June 17, 2026: Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sierra Leone, Professor Aiah R. Lebbie, has urged the country’s premier institution of higher learning to rethink its curriculum, warning that universities risk producing certificate holders rather than problem-solvers if reforms are not urgently pursued. Speaking against the backdrop of growing concerns about the...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, 17 June 2026 – India has recorded significant progress in healthcare, women’s empowerment, digital inclusion, and social development, according to the findings of the Sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released recently by the Government of India. Addressing members of the media in Freetown, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Saini, Chargé d’Affaires...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, June 17, 2026: The Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ibrahim Stevens, has announced that Union Trust Bank (UTB) is insolvent and no longer meets the legal requirements to operate as a commercial bank. Speaking at a press briefing in Freetown, Dr. Stevens revealed that UTB’s paid-up capital...Read More
By Kelvin Roberts FREETOWN – Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) standard bearer, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, National Chairman of the APC, describing him as a distinguished statesman, loyal party stalwart, and dedicated servant of Sierra Leone. In a condolence message issued Wednesday, Dr....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown/Tamale, June 2026 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) has launched a cultural exchange mission to Ghana, deepening West African artistic ties and promoting regional collaboration in music education. Hosted by the Bizung School of Music in Tamale, the initiative seeks to enhance artistic cooperation, strengthen music...Read More
By George M.O. Williams UNICEF has sounded the alarm over Sierra Leone’s stark rural hygiene gap, warning that only 15 percent of rural households have access to basic handwashing facilities, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases. The warning came during the 2026 commemoration of the Day of the African Child, held at Family...Read More
June 16, 2026: Her Worship Yvonne Aki‑Sawyer OBE, Mayor of Freetown and Co‑Chair of C40 Cities, joined global leaders at the 2026 World Cities Summit in Singapore from June 14–15, championing climate priorities for cities in the Global South. The Summit convened government representatives, mayors, sustainability experts, development partners and international stakeholders to explore solutions...Read More
By Sallei S. Kanu FREETOWN, June 15, 2026: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has commenced a public tribunal hearing into allegations of unfair dismissal brought by Dr. Joseph Gaima Lukulay Moiba against the Chancellor of Milton Margai Technical University. Dr. Moiba claims his employment was terminated in March 2022 without adherence to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, June 15, 2026: The world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, has departed Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, concluding a three-year humanitarian mission that delivered thousands of free surgeries and strengthened Sierra Leone’s healthcare system. Popularly known as Mercy Ships, the vessel arrived in 2023 and has since...Read More
