By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh The afternoon sun burns hot over Masongbo, just outside Makeni. Clouds of dust rise as hammers slam into rock, the rhythm of survival echoing across the quarry. In the middle of the commotion, children barely tall enough to lift their hammers bend over heaps of granite, pelting stones into gravel with practiced...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — Director Aiah Momoh has been elected President of the Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC), securing a decisive victory in a landmark election that signals a new chapter for the country’s film industry. Momoh, widely respected for his disciplined leadership and visionary approach, won 68 votes to opponent Robinson’s 34, reflecting...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN — African Global Logistics (AGL) Sierra Leone commemorated its annual Solidarity Day on Thursday, 25 September 2025, with a renewed call for unity, compassion, and collective responsibility among staff and surrounding communities. The event, now in its second edition, was held under the theme “Health,” highlighting the vital link between solidarity and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka New York, USA — September 25, 2025: Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio delivered a compelling address at the High-Level Event on Pregnancy, Children Born, and Sexual Violence in Conflict, urging the international community to take decisive action to protect survivors and their children. The event, convened by the First Lady of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone: A photo exhibition held from 26th to 28th September at 19 Walpole Street in Freetown, offered visitors a rare glimpse into Sierra Leone’s rich and often overlooked visual history. Organized by Old Photos of Sierra Leone in collaboration with Shelters Cafe and Workspace, the event aimed to educate and inspire...Read More
