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
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
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – April 8, 2026: The Parliament of Sierra Leone has joined the ECOWAS Joint Committees in a consultative meeting focused on safeguarding children’s rights, particularly those in street situations, and addressing child exploitation across the region. The session, held at the Foreign Affairs Academy Hall in Freetown, was convened under...Read More
The small community of New England Ville in western Freetown, Sierra Leone, celebrated the donation of a sustainable solution to a long-standing need for clean and accessible water. On April 3, 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with local residents at the Bethel Hope Academy Preparatory School in New England Ville...Read More
