By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a US$24 million loan agreement with MACCEM Industries Limited to support the construction of a new cement grinding plant in Sierra Leone. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, at the World Bank Country Office in Freetown. The financing package...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — September 23, 2025: The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), through its Directorate of Treaty Body Reporting and International Mechanisms, has commenced a nationwide engagement with key government entities to assess the implementation status of the 2021 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Recommendations. Supported by the United Nations Resident...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — September 20, 2025: In a heartwarming gesture of community upliftment, Moses Sahr Fayiah, founder of the Girl Child Education Advocacy Network Sierra Leone (GCEAN-SL), donated essential school supplies to 22 pupils in Leicester, Freetown. The donation, held on Saturday, September 20, underscores Fayiah’s enduring commitment to education and grassroots...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu New York City, USA — September 22, 2025: Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been awarded the prestigious AEMA BLACK PRIZE Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity and her unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls across the globe. The award was presented during the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 19, 2025: As part of the ongoing Fiscal Year 2026 bilateral budget discussions hosted by the Ministry of Finance, several key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have presented their budget proposals and performance updates for 2024 and 2025. The sessions, held at the Ministry’s conference rooms on George Street,...Read More
