By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 8, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a major policy shift in the management of the nation’s mineral assets, following directives from President Julius Maada Bio. The move involves the winding up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) and the termination of its...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 9, 2026: The Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP) has announced major progress in its flagship program, 2YoungLives, which provides comprehensive support to pregnant underage girls across Sierra Leone. According to Administrative Director Philimon Kamara, the initiative has mentored 202 pregnant teenagers as of December 2025, offering them vital resources to navigate the...Read More
Sierra Leone – January 2026: The recently concluded One Nation Reggae Festival has not only celebrated Sierra Leone’s vibrant cultural heritage but also generated significant financial returns, yielding more than Le1 billion and USD 10,000 to support the creative industries, hurricane relief, and national revenue. Conceptualized to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean cultures, the six-day festival...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Africell Sierra Leone has recently launched Kidzonet, a pioneering SIM-based child online protection service designed to safeguard children’s internet use by limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Unlike traditional app-based solutions, Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can activate...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 2026: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has posted unprecedented financial growth for the year 2024, according to figures released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The report highlights a remarkable leap in share capital and strong profitability despite external shocks in global financial markets. The bank’s share capital...Read More
