By Mackie M. Jalloh FREETOWN — In a resounding endorsement of Sierra Leone’s homegrown industries, President Julius Maada Bio has called for renewed national pride in locally produced goods, spotlighting the country’s emerging coffee and beverage sector as a beacon of resilience, creativity, and sustainable growth. Speaking at the Manufacturers’ Round Table Conference and the Made...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — A motor mechanic, Hassan Koroma, on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, testified as the second prosecution witness in an ongoing wounding case involving trader Isata Mansaray and defendant Bilkisul Kallon. The matter is being heard before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No.2. Led in evidence by Assistant...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — In a show of solidarity and resolve, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio visited a rehabilitation facility for ‘Kush’ addicts in Hastings on Thursday, where he listened to harrowing stories of addiction, recovery, and the destructive grip of synthetic drugs on Sierra Leone’s youth. “I was deeply moved by...Read More
The city aims to reverse deforestation and climate risks with 5 million trees by 2028 By George. M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — The Freetown City Council (FCC) has unveiled a bold new phase of its #FreetownTheTreeTown campaign, targeting the restoration of 5,000 hectares of land and the planting of five million trees, shrubs, and grasses by...Read More
By George M. O. Williams DAKAR, SENEGAL — Sierra Leonean physician Dr. Sorie Conteh has achieved a historic milestone at the 49th Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) of the West African College of Physicians (WACP), held on October 27, 2025, in Dakar. Dr. Conteh received three prestigious awards in the cardiology sub-specialty, marking a moment...Read More
