Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 3, 2026: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has assured the nation that diplomatic ties with Guinea remain strong following the release of 16 Sierra Leonean security personnel detained across the border. Speaking at the Government’s weekly press conference on Tuesday, Minister Kabba emphasized...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Choithram Memorial Hospital has announced a two-day colon cancer screening program scheduled for March 12–13, 2026, featuring UK-accredited colonoscopists. The initiative aims to strengthen early detection and prevention efforts in Sierra Leone. Hospital authorities confirmed that the screening will be conducted by the Clinical Director and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 3, 2026:The All Peoples Congress (APC) has restated its decision to withdraw participation from Parliament and Local Councils nationwide, citing what it describes as the Government’s disregard for agreed electoral reforms under the Tripartite Committee framework. In a press statement issued from the party’s headquarters, APC confirmed that its...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, March 3, 2026 — The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully evacuated 24 nationals and embassy staff from the Islamic Republic of Iran following the recent escalation of military strikes and retaliatory actions in the Middle East. The evacuees have been safely relocated to Armenia. The group includes 14...Read More
03 March 2026 Freetown—Sierra Leone has scored a major public health milestone by exceeding national targets in a recent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, helping to accelerate progress towards eliminating cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The campaign, using a multi-age cohort strategy, targeted adolescent girls across a wider age range rather...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, March 2, 2026 — Partners In Health (PIH) has honoured Dr. Sonia Melissa Spencer, Chairperson of the Board of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, and Professor Kehinde Sunday Oluwadiya, Chief Medical Director, for their outstanding contributions to strengthening the institution and advancing specialist medical training in Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ministry of Health on Monday March 2, 2026, officially launched the 300 Days of Activism, to accelerate progress toward ending preventable maternal and child deaths and eliminating zero-dose children within a defined 300-day period. The initiative marks a decisive shift by the Ministry from periodic health campaigns to sustained, day-to-day...Read More
On Valentine’s Day 2026, a newborn weighing just 3.79 pounds became the first baby delivered at Sierra Leone’s new Maternal Center of Excellence. The hospital’s NICU was largely funded by creators Hank and John Green and their online community, who raised about $50 million. KEY FACTS: The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) officially opened Feb. 14,...Read More
Freetown, 2 March 2026 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that FIFA has officially approved the hosting of a Goalkeeper Coaching Course in Sierra Leone, marking a significant step in strengthening technical development and specialized coaching expertise in the country. Course Details Dates: Monday, 13 April – Friday, 17 April 2026 Venue:...Read More
Abu Bakarr Jalloh The African Business Awards 2026 has announced the nomination of Sierra Leonean CEO and founder of VR&C Marketing and the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, Vickie Remoe, for the AfBC International Trade Excellence Award. This category honours organisations, businesses, or leaders driving cross-border trade, exports, investments and international partnerships. It recognises excellence in market expansion, trade facilitation, and supply chain...Read More
