By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 4, 2026 — The Parliament of Sierra Leone has ordered the immediate freezing of all accounts linked to the Joint Venture Agreement between the Sierra Leone State Lottery Company and Accord Logistics, following serious concerns over contract breaches and mismanagement of state assets. The ruling was delivered by...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay A nationwide push by the Ministry of Health and frontline health workers has driven a sharp decline in maternal mortality, with deaths falling by 30% in the first 150 days of the 300 Days of Activism campaign. Launched in March, the campaign is built around three ambitious targets: Zero Maternal Deaths, Zero...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone – Minister of Finance, Hon. Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has emphasized the need for fiscal discipline as Parliament debated the 2026 Supplementary Budget. He underscored that government revenue must be managed prudently to sustain administration costs after meeting debt obligations. “We must be disciplined enough to ensure that the revenue we collect...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major step toward strengthening aviation safety, Freetown International Airport (FIA) has launched a comprehensive overseas training programme for its Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel at IGA Istanbul Airport, Türkiye. The initiative covers 60 firefighters, with the first cohort of 15 commencing training in July 2026....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Youth farmers in Kukuna Town, Bramaia Chiefdom, Kambia District, have appealed for support to acquire a cassava processing machine to boost production, add value to their harvest, and improve livelihoods. The youth group, Khireh Anun Kinfeh — meaning “Hoe and Cutlass” in the Susu language — was established in 2014 to promote...Read More
