By Silas Isenjia (ACI Africa) The President of the Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone has urged the people of God in the West African nation to come together in tackling the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, warning against politicizing the issue. In a reflection shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, October 16, Fr. Peter Konteh expressed concern...Read More
The initiative will empower thousands of smallholder farmers to access quality fertilizers, strengthen the country’s agricultural value chains, and reduce dependence on food imports. The project’s soil health management component will introduce integrated soil fertility practices, such as the use of organic amendments, crop rotation, and conservation agriculture. Image Credit: ChatGPT In a major stride toward...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone — October 14, 2025: Thirty-four-year-old Revenue Officer Adama Josephine Keifala Samba appeared before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at Pademba Road Court No. 8 to answer to multiple charges of domestic violence filed under case numbers C/S 2336/2025, C/S 2337/2025, C/S 2365/2025, and C/S 2366/2025. The charges include physical, emotional, economic, and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — October 2025: Parliament has officially approved the appointment of Umar Fuad Bawoh as a board member of the Sierra Leone National Youth Commission (NYC), following his nomination by President Julius Maada Bio. The decision has been widely welcomed as a recognition of Bawoh’s longstanding commitment to youth empowerment and community...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mental health nurses across Sierra Leone have raised urgent concerns over the growing number of patients suffering from mental health conditions, with over 5,000 recorded cases in Freetown alone. The warning came during the recent World Mental Health Day commemoration held at the New Brookfields Hotel, where professionals, policymakers, NGOs, and advocacy...Read More
