By George M.O Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone, Mr. Baisnab Charan Pradhan, delivered a heartfelt message celebrating the occasion and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. In his official statement, Mr. Pradhan extended warm greetings on behalf of the...Read More
Over 5,000 Cases Tackled, Active Cases Down to 24 By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address the ongoing mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health convened a national panel discussion on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. Led by Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby, the...Read More
The EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) has deployed two ECDC experts to Freetown, Sierra Leone, via the DG ECHO Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to support the national response to the ongoing mpox clade IIb outbreak. This two-week mission comes at a critical time as the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and National Public Health Agency...Read More
Egypt’s Ambassador in Freetown Rasha Suleiman held a meeting with Minister of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone Ibrahim Sesay to explore ways to enhance economic and trade relations between Egypt and Sierra Leone. The discussions align with ongoing efforts to build on the outcomes of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to Egypt in March in...Read More
By Sallaieu S. Kanu Freetown: This year’s International Youth Day celebration in Susan’s Bay on August 12, 2025, was a powerful showcase of grassroots leadership and community-driven development. Led by Secure Her Empowerment for Peace (SHE4Peace), over 22 youth-led organizations united under the theme “Youths for the SDGs: Localizing the SDGs for National Development” to deliver...Read More
