By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 26, 2025: In commemoration of World Contraception Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has donated contraceptives, maternal health medicines, and equipment valued at US$2.47 million to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The donation aims to strengthen access to reproductive health services and reduce maternal mortality...Read More
Freetown, September 24, 2025. The Legal Aid Board (LAB) has provided representation to 71 accused persons arraigned at the just concluded September Criminal Session of the High Court held between September 16 and 19, 2025, at the Freetown High Court No. 1 at Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown. The session, which coincided with the commencement of...Read More
By Salloiu S, Kanu September 26, 2025 — Eastern Freetown witnessed a remarkable moment of unity and reverence on Friday as thousands of worshippers and supporters gathered at the Gaddafi Mosque to observe Jummah prayers alongside Dr. Kaifala Marah, a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position. The turnout was unprecedented. Worshippers spilled...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura WASHINGTON, September 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project. Supported by a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant focused on the Western Area, the project is the first phase of a Multiphase Programmatic Approach totaling $180...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), in collaboration with the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL), hosted a heartfelt event to honor the remarkable contributions of Kyra Christine King, popularly known as KC, a music missionary who has left an indelible mark on the local arts community....Read More
