By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — June 6, 2026: Salone Hidden Gems brought its acclaimed theatrical production, Song of Njama, to a triumphant close with a grand finale at the Bintumani Conference Centre, delivering a powerful celebration of Sierra Leonean identity, heritage, and artistic excellence. A Cultural Statement More than a stage performance, Song...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with 12 First Ladies from Africa and Asia, has officially launched the 13th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026 through a virtual conference aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and addressing pressing social challenges across developing countries. The...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay, Senior Comms, Manager, C40 Freetown Office This week, Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Global Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE participated in London Climate Action Week 2026, championing the vital role of cities in delivering climate solutions. Key engagements included a closed-door roundtable with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on accelerating local...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — June 16, 2026: In a remarkable display of philanthropy and community empowerment, renowned entertainer Alfinah Emma Kamara hosted an initiative at the 7th Battalion Barracks in Goderich, Freetown, aimed at promoting education, talent development, and personal growth among children and youth. A Celebration of Talent and Education The...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown — The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, Esq., has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB), describing it as a cornerstone of accountability within Sierra Leone’s justice system. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Sesay emphasized the IPCB’s vital role...Read More
Kushvinder Vohra Former Chairman Central Water Commission & ex-officio Secretary to Government of India and Former Indian Commissioner Indus There is a lot of misinformation around Indus Waters Treaty(IWT) which is being spread through various articles appearing in newspapers/magazines/online forums including in Pakistan. Articles by so-called elites or scholars are nothing but general rhetoric to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown – June 2026: Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay, Esq, has urged stakeholders to strengthen the country’s response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), emphasizing that justice for survivors must be seen as a complete chain rather than isolated actions. Speaking during a meeting convened to...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Parliamentary Committee on Sports on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, summoned the Ministry of Sports (MOS) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to provide a status update on the long-delayed rehabilitation of the Siaka Stevens National Stadium, a China-aided project that has exceeded its implementation timeline. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka June 24, 2026: The European Union (EU), through the Support to the West African Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) Project, has donated two brand new Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) equipped with forensic kits to the Naval Service of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). The official handover ceremony took place...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dr. Kitty Fadlu-Deen, co-founder of the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), has called for urgent national action to preserve Sierra Leone’s indigenous musical traditions, warning that valuable cultural knowledge could vanish if traditional musicians continue to be overlooked. Speaking on cultural preservation, Dr. Fadlu-Deen...Read More
