The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, closed to the public, in Freetown, Sierra Leone By Gunel Huseynova The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, West Africa’s largest refuge for rescued primates, has remained closed to tourists for over two months as its founder protests the intensification of deforestation near the protected forest in Sierra Leone. Bala Amarasekaran, who established the sanctuary...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lungi, Sierra Leone — August 2, 2025: In a pivotal moment for Sierra Leonean football, Babadi Kamara, Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club and renowned football philanthropist, has been elected President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). The election was held at the Gateway Hotel in Lungi, Port Loko District,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 30, 2025 — In a powerful and forward-looking address at the 14th National Delegates Conference of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), President Dr. Julius Maada Bio called on party members to embrace unity, discipline, and visionary leadership as they prepare to elect a new national executive. Held at the...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The STEM Holiday Club returns this August for its third consecutive year, drawing over 250 students from 46 schools across Sierra Leone to the Sierra Leone Grammar School under the theme “Advancing Innovation.” Proudly sponsored by telecom leaders One Mobile and Ultra One, the programme offers hands-on learning in cutting-edge fields including...Read More
will boost fish consumption by 24% from 2025 to 2034, outpacing the global average of 13%. Per capita fish consumption remains low in Africa (around 10 kg) but demand rises due to population growth, income gains, and nutrition needs. Aquaculture supply in Africa will grow by over 46%, led by Egypt and Nigeria, though the continent...Read More
