By Sallieu S Kanu Sierra Leone – April 28, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio, in his capacity as Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, has officially launched the preparatory process for the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS 2026) in Freetown. The three‑day convening, hosted by the Government of...Read More
By Amin Kef (Ranger) As Sierra Leone marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, a bold and symbolic investment is reshaping the national narrative—one that bridges the painful echoes of history with the promise of economic transformation. At the historic coastal community of Kent, where enslaved Africans were once held before being shipped across the Atlantic, a new...Read More
A Social Commentary on Sierra Leone’s Political Disturbances, Their Causes, and Their Impact on National Development (1961–2026) By Karamoh Kabba Sixty‑five years after independence, Sierra Leone stands at a troubling paradox: a nation endowed with talent, culture, and natural wealth, yet repeatedly held back by political disturbances that have slowed, distorted, or reversed national development. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, April 14, 2026 – Minister of Sports Augusta James-Teima has formally invited the National Sports Authority (NSA) to a meeting to discuss procedures for appointing national team coaches, referees, umpires, and judges, in line with provisions of Sierra Leone’s sports laws. The correspondence, dated April 10 and delivered on April 13, emphasized...Read More
Freetown, April 14, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has engaged Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu in a strategic meeting to boost emergency response to road traffic accidents nationwide. The meeting, held Tuesday, focused on enhancing coordination between the Red Cross and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to ensure timely...Read More
