The Nigerian Government has officially handed over four Technical Aid Corps volunteers to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone. According to the statement released by the spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday, the formal ceremony took place in Freetown on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The statement added that Nigeria...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — October 20, 2025: M. Rogers Pictures, one of Sierra Leone’s emerging film production houses, is set to premiere its latest romantic drama, Love in Sight, on Saturday, November 23, 2025, at the Max Complex in Calaba Town, Freetown. The film, directed by Anthony D. Karim—widely known by his creative...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh In response to a surge in drug-related crimes across Sierra Leone, the Honourable Chief Justice has announced a sweeping judicial mobilization aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of such cases. A total of seven Judges and four Magistrates have been assigned to the Western Area, while all Judges and Magistrates in the Provinces have...Read More
Education in Sierra Leone is a scarce resource. Located on the West African coast, Sierra Leone is a nation where, despite making steady progress since the decade-long civil war, poverty remains widespread. This is particularly true in rural areas where infrastructure is limited. As of 2019, the literacy rate (of those ages 15 and above) was 44%. Background Thousands of children...Read More
Nicholas Nhede Multilateral financial institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone (2025–2030), committing approximately $500 million to support the country’s development agenda. The investment focuses on two priority areas: developing sustainable infrastructure to boost private sector participation and strengthening the agricultural value chain to enhance food security and job creation....Read More
