By Sallieu S. Kanu New York City, USA — September 22, 2025: Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been awarded the prestigious AEMA BLACK PRIZE Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity and her unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls across the globe. The award was presented during the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 19, 2025: As part of the ongoing Fiscal Year 2026 bilateral budget discussions hosted by the Ministry of Finance, several key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have presented their budget proposals and performance updates for 2024 and 2025. The sessions, held at the Ministry’s conference rooms on George Street,...Read More
By Agnes Aineah (ACI Africa) Days leading to the August 30 murder of Fr. Augustine Amadu, Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema where the Priest served before he was murdered witnessed a chain of attacks, including armed robbery at the Bishop’s residence, an attack at a Convent and on other Church facilities. In a message that...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 19, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Transition Committee, led by Chairman Dr. Isaac Massaquoi, has presented a comprehensive report detailing systemic governance and operational failures threatening the credibility and sustainability of football administration in the country. The report, compiled in August 2025 following the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kailahun, Sierra Leone — The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has reported a troubling incident of theft and vandalism at its water treatment plant in Kailahun, Eastern Sierra Leone, according to SALWACO Communications Unit. According to officials, unidentified looters broke into the facility and severely damaged the control panel cables, disrupting operations...Read More
