By Ibrahim S, Bangura Freetown, September 2026: Sierra Leone’s flagship Triple Zero campaign is showing measurable progress nearly 200 days into its implementation, with maternal and child deaths significantly reduced and vaccination coverage expanded nationwide. According to the Ministry of Health, maternal deaths have dropped by 31.1 percent, child deaths by 14.4 percent, and nearly...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be heard on October 7, 2026. In a public notice, the Court said the matters will be heard expeditiously to ensure timely...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be heard on October 7, 2026. In a public notice, the Court said the matters will be heard expeditiously to ensure timely...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown | September 2026 — The Sierra Leone Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Jujitsu Association has taken training outdoors in a bid to popularise martial arts and empower young people, staging a public session at Zala Gas Station in the east of Freetown. The event brought together MMA practitioners and coaches...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 14, 2026: Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has met with labour migration agencies to discuss compliance, safe migration, and national security amid ongoing concerns about irregular recruitment practices. The Minister reiterated that activities involving the Guinea route remain temporarily suspended while the Ministry investigates reports...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, September 2026: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has outlined a series of reforms and initiatives following its session at Chief Minister Moinina David Sengeh’s Delivery Clinic, where all six departments and directorates were assessed and given clear timelines to deliver on President Julius Maada Bio’s vision. Minister of...Read More
Freetown, September 2026: Indian music stars Riyana Raj and Nodal Rahman recently engaged students and staff of the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) in a vibrant cultural exchange designed to deepen appreciation between Sierra Leonean and Indian musical traditions. With over two decades of international experience, the visiting musicians shared insights on...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Makeni, Sierra Leone – September 2026: The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in partnership with government institutions and international stakeholders, has completed a five‑day National Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Operations Training in Makeni City to strengthen Sierra Leone’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 13, 2026 — The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has denounced the vandalism of its office building after a video circulating on social media showed individuals attacking the premises. According to reports, the building was mistakenly believed to belong to an individual known as “Jagaban.”...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Sierra Leone -September 14, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has referred the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to the Supreme Court for judicial opinion, citing the need for constitutional clarity and broad national consensus before granting assent. According to State House, the President received the Bill from Parliament...Read More
