By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – September 7, 2026: The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on African judiciaries to adopt stronger, gender‑sensitive approaches to interpreting and enforcing women’s health and reproductive rights. Delivering the keynote address at a Regional Judicial Colloquium held at The Lead Hotel in...Read More
By Bampia James Bundu New York, September 7, 2026: – Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has delivered a stirring appeal at the United Nations General Assembly, urging world leaders to confront the scourge of child, early and forced marriage and protect the rights of girls worldwide. “Marriage should be a choice, not...Read More
By: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is set to introduce a nationwide land title certificate system as part of the Government’s ongoing reforms to improve transparency, accountability and security in land ownership. The land reform proposal has been approved by Cabinet. Once enacted by...Read More
By Amin Kef-Ranger Freetown, Sierra Leone: Jolaks Manufacturing Company Limited, a family-owned palm oil refining firm founded by businessman Mahesh Nandwani, has secured a $20 million financing package from Proparco to expand its operations and strengthen Sierra Leone’s food security. The financing, provided under the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA), will enable Jolaks to increase...Read More
DUBLIN, Ireland — Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Ireland, Justice Babatunde Edwards, has welcomed a new group of Sierra Leonean professionals selected for the 2026/2027 Ireland-Fellows Programme, urging them to make the most of their academic opportunity and uphold the country’s reputation during their stay. Eight of the nine selected scholars attended a formal reception at...Read More
By Kelvin Roberts LONDON — SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST 2026:: What began as a community fundraising gathering turned into an unexpected celebration when Dr. Ibrahim Bangura made a surprise appearance at the Lunsar Sisters Association fundraising event in London. The hall was already filled with lively conversation, colourful ashobi outfits, and the aroma of traditional Sierra...Read More
The Government has adjusted the pump prices of petrol and diesel following continued increases in global petroleum prices and disruptions in local supply after several Oil Marketing Companies reduced or stopped sales. Under the new prices, petrol will sell at NLe40 per litre and diesel at NLe45 per litre. The adjustment follows days of artificial...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, September 7, 2026: President Dr. Julius Maada Bio yesterday received former President Ernest Bai Koroma at State House in Freetown, marking Koroma’s return to Sierra Leone after years in Nigeria. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, President Bio underscored the importance of reconciliation and national cohesion: “Let us...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka New York, September 6, 2026: Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, was hosted at a special reception at the United Nations Headquarters following the successful adoption of a resolution she championed, declaring 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Speaking at the event,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has concluded his nationwide regional consultation tour on decentralisation and local governance, ending the latest leg of the engagement in his home district of Port Loko, in the northwest region. The tour brought the Vice President, in his capacity as Chairman of the...Read More
