By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kabala, Sierra Leone – In the cool highlands of northern Sierra Leone, the haunting sound of the antelope horn continues to echo through community gatherings, summoning dancers into sacred circles. But behind this powerful tradition lies a quiet struggle for survival among the musicians who keep it alive. At the heart...Read More

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene a bilateral meeting with the Competent National Authority (CNA) and other key stakeholders in the Republic of Sierra Leone to review the status of enforcement of its judgments. The meeting, scheduled for 9–13 February 2026, is part of activities...Read More

Two Sierra Leonean match officials have received appointments from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟐𝟓 between 𝐔𝐒𝐌 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐂𝐒 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐢 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨. The fixture is scheduled to take place on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞: • 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫...Read More

Freetown—In the past, cervical cancer diagnosis meant Sierra Leonean women had to travel to neighbouring countries for treatment, if they could afford it. Today, thanks to strong leadership of the Ministry of Health, working in close collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), UNFPA, Friends of Africa and international partners, lifesaving prevention and care is becoming...Read More

The Catholic Bishops of Sierra Leone condemn rising incidents of attacks against priests, religious men and women, and Church property throughout the country. By Sr. Christine Masivo, CPS According to the Vatican Fides news agency, the Bishops of Sierra Leone have released a statement following a recent attack against a Catholic priest. “We, the Catholic...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 6, 2026 On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Amnesty International Sierra Leone, the Advocacy Movement Network (AMNET), and the Children’s Forum Network issued strong calls for urgent legislative action to protect girls from the practice, warning that Sierra Leone risks...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — February 6, 2026: Orange Sierra Leone convened its Annual Media Engagement on Friday at the Orange Digital Centre, Hill Station, bringing together more than 100 journalists and key stakeholders to review the company’s achievements, priorities, and impact in 2025. The high-profile event featured participation from the Minister...Read More

Caregivers gain knowledge that keeps their children strong and thriving. Rokonta, Sierra Leone – It’s a bright morning in Rokonta, a quiet community tucked within Bombali District. The sun has just climbed over the hills, and the open yard outside the Rokonta Community Health Centre (CHC) is slowly filling with mothers with babies, some wrapped in...Read More

Moyamba Town, Southern Sierra Leone – February 5, 2026 Deputy Minister of Energy II, Ing. Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh, has conducted a high-level inspection of the Moyamba Solar PV Plant as part of efforts to facilitate the seamless transfer of the facility to the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC). The solar plant, commissioned in...Read More

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK.The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world.As CEO of...Read More