By George M.O. Williams West Africa has become a major logistics and redistribution hub in the global cocaine trade, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime in its Global Organized Crime Index 2025. The report warns that the scale of trafficking and its impacts on governance, public health, and security...Read More
Residents and management of the Cheshire Home have raised serious concerns about the growing challenges affecting their welfare and daily operations, particularly in the areas of water supply, infrastructure, and limited government support. These concerns were highlighted during a recent visit by the Ataya Base Organization and the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU), who demonstrated their...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura As Sierra Leone approaches its Independence anniversary, a pressing question emerges from the heart of its cultural landscape: how does a nation celebrate its identity while neglecting those who have preserved it? At 79 years old, veteran traditional musician and cultural icon Bockarie Ansumana, popularly known as Dr. Kposowai, is calling on...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu April 7, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that, effective April 1, 2026, biometric residence and work permit cards are the only legally recognized documents for non-nationals living and working in the country. All previous paper-based permits have been declared invalid for identification, residency, or employment purposes. The announcement, jointly...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A female chimpanzee, Sierra Leone’s national animal and a protected species, was killed in the Mile 91 community late Sunday night, prompting swift intervention from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA). According to police accounts, the incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. after residents reported that the chimpanzee had strayed into the community...Read More
