By Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of Tshwane and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown and C40 Cities Co-chair This weekend, the Urban20 (U20) made history by bringing global city leaders together on African soil for the first time. This was our moment to send a powerful message to the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 12, 2025: The Freetown City Council (FCC) has officially certified a new cohort of sanitation enforcement and community engagement workers under its flagship ‘Dorti Mus Go’ campaign. The certification ceremony, held on Friday at the FCC headquarters, marks a significant step in the Council’s ongoing efforts to...Read More
By Kemo Cham Campaigners have called for collective efforts in the fight against drug abuse in Sierra Leone as a new report confirms the presence of a dangerous chemical in Kush, the substance at the center of the ongoing drug epidemic in the country. Kush is believed to have caused the death of thousands of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: Magistrate John Manson Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 has committed businesswoman Mishella Koroma to the High Court for trial after she was allegedly found in possession of two parcels of cocaine at Freetown International Airport, Lungi. The committal ruling was delivered on Thursday, following...Read More
By Alimamy Lahai Kamara Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) has announced that 84 percent of the tripartite recommendations have been implemented, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing electoral and governance reform efforts. The progress report, presented during a high-level Steering Committee meeting held in the Chief...Read More
On Thursday, the Australian-based NGO, One Girl, donated comprehensive school supplies to 100 girls currently benefiting from its scholarship program in Sierra Leone. The initiative was part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to complement government strategies aimed at promoting girls’ education, particularly among vulnerable and underserved communities. The donation event, held in Freetown, drew a...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone – September 9, 2025: The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), in collaboration with key partners, officially launched the Freetown City (Western Urban) High Resolution Imagery on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The event, held in Freetown, marked a significant milestone in the city’s journey toward data-driven urban planning, inclusive development, and improved...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — September 9, 2025: The hilltop venue of Mongo Peak at Hill Station was buzzing with energy on Tuesday evening as Inkundla Spaces hosted its widely celebrated Trivia Tuesdays event. The gathering offered a refreshing alternative to Freetown’s typical nightlife, drawing a diverse crowd of adults eager to unwind,...Read More
By George M. O. Williams September 10, 2025: Sierra Leone’s creative economy is facing significant roadblocks due to weak intellectual property (IP) protection, according to a new report by the World Bank titled Unlocking Sierra Leone’s Creative Future: Creative Economy Diagnostic and Road Map for Growth. The report highlights systemic challenges that hinder the development...Read More
By Hassan Gbassay Koroma (Intern, SLRSA) In a significant stride toward modernising traffic enforcement and enhancing transparency, the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) is rolling out a cutting-edge smart payment system tailored specifically for traffic offenders. The Authority plans to introduce this modern digital platform as part of its broader strategy to digitise operations...Read More
