By Alimatu Jalloh Newton, Sierra Leone – December 9, 2025: With support from the Danish Institute for Human Rights, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has continued its nationwide popularisation of the recently launched assessment report on the impacts of climate change on the enjoyment of human rights. The latest engagement was held...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu December 10, 2025: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Timothy Kabba, has confirmed that he is actively engaging with the United States government to resolve visa restrictions recently imposed under a travel ban announced by US President Donald Trump. The new policy, which primarily affects countries in...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka December 8, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone has officially opened the 2025 Policy Conference on Financing for Development, a landmark national dialogue designed to mobilize sustainable financing for President Julius Maada Bio’s Big Five Game Changers and advance the country’s vision of becoming an inclusive, green, middle-income nation by 2039....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 2025 – Justice Mark Ngegba has sentenced Umar Mansaray to twenty-five years imprisonment after convicting him of unlawful possession of 30.5 grams of kush, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). Mansaray was arraigned on four counts,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – UNICEF has marked its 40th anniversary of partnership with Sierra Leone, celebrating four decades of resilience, collaboration, and commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. At a press conference in Freetown, UNICEF leaders reflected on the organization’s journey, its impact, and future priorities. “A Truly Special Milestone” – UNICEF...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New School Brings Hope to Kawa Community Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone – 2025: The Kawa community in Koinadugu District has celebrated the commissioning of a new school facility, marking a transformative moment for children, parents, and teachers who for years struggled without proper educational infrastructure. The Kawa Catholic Primary School, built...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 9, 2025 – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura has sentenced Senesie Kalokoh to 12 years imprisonment after convicting him of office breaking and larceny involving assorted medical equipment and supplies. Kalokoh was charged under Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the indictment, on...Read More
By Austine Luseni, Communications Specialist, Ministry of Energy Tombo Village, Western Rural District – December 8, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant, has hailed Japan’s continued support for Sierra Leone’s development, describing the extension of the power distribution network along the Freetown Peninsular as a “generous gift” that will transform energy...Read More
AUDIT SERVICE EMPOWERS AUDITORS The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) commences a three-day Annual Refresher and Technical Update Training for 90 technical staff in Freetown. The training is taking place at the 12th floor of the Freetown City Council Building from Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th December, 2025. The Annual Refresher and Technical Update Training...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kambia District, Sierra Leone – December 2025 – ABC-Development, in partnership with ActionAid Sierra Leone, has launched a new educational support programme aimed at strengthening teacher capacity and improving learning outcomes in underserved communities across Kambia District. The initiative, announced during a strategic meeting at ABC-Development’s headquarters, provides distance education support...Read More
