By Karamoh Kabba Sierra Leone’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to security, dignity, and equal protection under the law. These rights are not suspended during elections, nor can they be undermined by political rivalry or inflammatory rhetoric. They are the bedrock of our democracy. In 2018, the Cross‑Party Peace and Reconciliation Committee—established jointly by...Read More

Vienna, Austria – April 10, 2026: OPEC Fund President Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa has pledged support for the construction of a Cancer Centre in Sierra Leone and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to strengthening the country’s agriculture, energy, and economic sectors. He made the announcement during a meeting with His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio at the...Read More

Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 8, 2026: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has initiated a strategic partnership with the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat to enhance regional cooperation on migration, human trafficking, and cross-border human rights protection. The engagement, led by HRCSL Executive Secretary Joseph Kamara, brought together senior officials from both...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – April 11, 2026: The Ministry of Energy has announced the arrival of the first turbine and generator for the Nant Power Project, marking a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s drive to expand electricity generation capacity. The shipment underscores the government’s commitment to delivering reliable, affordable, and accessible electricity,...Read More

Sierra Leone Women Drivers: ©(Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Sierra Leone Women Drivers As the late afternoon sun settles over Freetown’s main transit park, Hawa Mansaray pulls up her motorized three-wheeled vehicle and steps away for a break and to pray. Mansaray is one of a small but growing number of women...Read More

Source: Xinhua The donation covers key medications for multiple therapeutic areas, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, anti-infective, and digestive systems, as well as a substantial quantity of antimalarial drugs and antibiotics. FREETOWN, April 10 (Xinhua) — The 27th Batch Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone on Thursday donated a consignment of medical supplies to the Sierra...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Vienna, Austria – April 9, 2026: President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has urged global leaders to link energy access directly to economic transformation, positioning green industrialisation as a cornerstone for stability and shared prosperity in developing nations. Speaking at a high-level roundtable on “Green Industrialisation for Stability and Shared Prosperity” during the...Read More

By Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) The reported statement made during the commissioning of the SLPP party office in Mattru, Bonthe District , and attributed to President Bio, suggesting death to citizens based on their support for the APC is profoundly disturbing and must be unequivocally condemned. Words carry weight, and when they are attributed to...Read More

By George M.O. Williams A new report has revealed that drug traffickers are purchasing protection from elements within state institutions across West Africa, enabling the region to become a major hub for the global cocaine trade. According to the Global Organized Crime Index 2025, published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, traffickers view...Read More

Honorable Aminata Sesay recently appeared on local news to discuss the APC’s decision to disengage from government activities. The party cites a lack of “demonstrable commitment” from the SLPP-led government in implementing the Tripartite Committee recommendations. Hon. Sesay emphasized that these reforms are essential for the integrity of Sierra Leone’s future elections and justified the...Read More