By Sallieu Kanu Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: The Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency (SLeSCA) has announced plans to release 33 new seed varieties for rice, cassava, and maize, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity under the government’s flagship Feed Salone initiative. The announcement was made by Executive Director Dr. Robert Chakanda during a presentation of...Read More
By Alieu Masaysay, Office of the Presidential Spokesman, State House, Freetown It is now evident and a fact that the reputation of an iconic national leader—President Julius Maada Bio—who is highly esteemed for his outstanding record of service to Sierra Leone, has been the target of deliberate misinformation and propaganda. These falsehoods, promoted by elements loyal...Read More
By Dada Morero, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of Tshwane and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown and C40 Cities Co-chair This weekend, the Urban20 (U20) made history by bringing global city leaders together on African soil for the first time. This was our moment to send a powerful message to the G20,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 12, 2025: The Freetown City Council (FCC) has officially certified a new cohort of sanitation enforcement and community engagement workers under its flagship ‘Dorti Mus Go’ campaign. The certification ceremony, held on Friday at the FCC headquarters, marks a significant step in the Council’s ongoing efforts to improve...Read More
By Kemo Cham Campaigners have called for collective efforts in the fight against drug abuse in Sierra Leone as a new report confirms the presence of a dangerous chemical in Kush, the substance at the center of the ongoing drug epidemic in the country. Kush is believed to have caused the death of thousands of people...Read More
