By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health have confirmed an active outbreak of cutaneous ulcers caused by Haemophilus ducreyi in the northern region. The outbreak was first detected on November 17 in the Kayassic Community of Safroko Limba Chiefdom and has since...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 8, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a major policy shift in the management of the nation’s mineral assets, following directives from President Julius Maada Bio. The move involves the winding up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) and the termination of...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 9, 2026: The Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP) has announced major progress in its flagship program, 2YoungLives, which provides comprehensive support to pregnant underage girls across Sierra Leone. According to Administrative Director Philimon Kamara, the initiative has mentored 202 pregnant teenagers as of December 2025, offering them vital resources to navigate...Read More
Sierra Leone – January 2026: The recently concluded One Nation Reggae Festival has not only celebrated Sierra Leone’s vibrant cultural heritage but also generated significant financial returns, yielding more than Le1 billion and USD 10,000 to support the creative industries, hurricane relief, and national revenue. Conceptualized to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean cultures, the six-day...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Africell Sierra Leone has recently launched Kidzonet, a pioneering SIM-based child online protection service designed to safeguard children’s internet use by limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Unlike traditional app-based solutions, Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 2026: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has posted unprecedented financial growth for the year 2024, according to figures released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The report highlights a remarkable leap in share capital and strong profitability despite external shocks in global financial markets. The bank’s share...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu January 7, 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with partner institutions, has stepped up its safety and Right of Way (ROW) enforcement operations across major congestion-prone corridors in Freetown’s western area. In the early hours of Wednesday, enforcement teams descended on Cantonment Road and Riverside, towing away stationary and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 7, 2026: The Office of the Administrator and Registrar General (OARG) has announced the successful completion of all registrable instruments processed during the 2025 calendar year, in line with the Registration of Instruments Act (Cap 256 of the Laws of Sierra Leone) and other applicable regulations. According...Read More
Sierra Leone – January 2026: Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport surged in 2025, reflecting renewed confidence in Sierra Leone’s aviation sector and the impact of sustained reforms in air transport management. Official figures released by the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) show that 268,929 passengers were processed through the airport during the year,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, January 5, 2026: Concerns have circulated among citizens regarding the health of Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, after recent images appeared to show him physically diminished. The speculation has sparked public debate about his ability to continue performing his duties as Head of State. Reports in some quarters suggested that...Read More
