By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially cleared the Minister of Social Welfare, Madam Melrose Karminty, of all allegations related to corruption and misappropriation of donor funds and property. The minister was accused of diverting donor contributions, mishandling food and material donations, and violating procurement procedures during the 2024...Read More
Makeni, Bombali District – August 28, 2025: In a continued effort to reform and strengthen Sierra Leone’s internal security framework, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, under the leadership of Rtd. AIG. Morie Lengor Esq, has embarked on the development of its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026–2030. Supported by the Government of Sierra Leone and the...Read More
29 August 2025: A WHO-supported house-to-house Mpox nationwide campaign in Sierra Leone, valued at a cost of USD 300,000, has significantly reduced the number of Mpox cases countrywide by 50% in one month. This successful campaign, named “Enhanced Integrated Mpox Response (EIMR),” conducted over four weeks from July 9 to August 3, 2025, was led by...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 28, 2025: The eUpshift Climate Challenge Final Pitch Event, held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, brought together Sierra Leone’s brightest young minds to showcase innovative solutions to environmental challenges. Spearheaded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Directorate of Science, Technology...Read More
