By Fatima Kpaka Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone – December 13, 2025: Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has paid an official visit to Masanga Teaching Hospital, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, advancing partnerships, and ensuring the hospital’s smooth transition to full government ownership. The visit brought together hospital management, development partners, community leaders,...Read More
Proparco lends $23 million to Sonoco to build a 600-ton/day flour mill in Freetown Project aims to cut flour imports and supply regional markets with local production Mill expected to boost food security in Sierra Leone, where 77% face food insecurity Proparco, the private-sector arm of the French Development Agency (AFD) Group, has approved a 23 million...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 5, 2025 The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Liaoning Xinchi Industrial Development Company Ltd, a Chinese investment group, to boost Sierra Leone’s tourism and infrastructure sector. The announcement was made by NASSIT’s Director General, Mr. Mohamed Fuaad...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 10, 2025 The Christian Lawyers Centre (LEGAL LINK), a leading faith-based legal advocacy organization, has issued a national appeal to President Julius Maada Bio, urging legislative action to ban social media use for children under the age of 16 in Sierra Leone. In a media update released on...Read More
Pa Baimba Sesay Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to get people to adapt to change, even on the most basic issues? I have seen first-hand the tremendous effort that goes into addressing the waste-management challenge in Freetown. One moment, waste is collected after being piled up for days; the next moment, people...Read More
