By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024, according to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s biannual economic update for the region. The modest acceleration reflects easing inflation and a gradual recovery in investment,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, October 8, 2025: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially received the year-two report on the implementation of the Feed Salone initiative from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka. The presentation took place during a meeting with members of the Presidential Council on Feed...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, October 7, 2025: Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 has ordered the remand of Police Sergeant Augustine Tamba Saffa and his partner, Isha Conteh, following their arraignment on drug-related charges. The duo appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday, facing four counts, including possession and dealing in...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, October 7, 2025: The Parliament of Sierra Leone has joined the global community in commemorating Cyber Security Awareness Month, an international initiative aimed at promoting online safety and empowering individuals and organizations to protect their digital assets from cyber threats. The event, held in Committee Room One at the Parliament Building, brought...Read More
By Desmond Lewis In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity and promote inclusive leadership, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD), Brima Sheriff, led a comprehensive training session for the commission staff on Friday, October 3, 2025. The session took place at the Commission’s New England Ville office in Freetown....Read More
