By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have reported a slight increase in crime nationwide in 2025, according to its latest Annual Crime Report. The findings highlight trends in criminal activity and road traffic offences, providing guidance for policing strategies, policy formulation, and crime prevention initiatives. National Crime Statistics 2025: 34,066 offences...Read More
Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), through its NGO Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO), continued its NGO Open Information Initiative with presentations from BRAC Sierra Leone, AVSI Foundation, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The session took place at...Read More
A prominent Africa–Europe trade envoy and philanthropist, Michele Maria Valenti, has extended humanitarian support to religious communities in Sierra Leone during the holy month of Ramadan and the Lent season. The humanitarian assistance, distributed on March 11, 2026, was facilitated through Valenti’s business partner in the country, Alhaji Bangura. The donation included essential food items such...Read More
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) marked International Women’s Day with vibrant celebrations across its headquarters and subsidiary sites, reaffirming the company’s strong commitment to empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of its female workforce. At the company’s headquarters, LRMG partnered with the Confucius Institute to host a cultural exchange and reflection event centered...Read More
Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: The newly posted Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong, paid a courtesy call on the National Security Coordinator (NSCoord) and Head of the Office of National Security (ONS), Mr. Abdulai Caulker. Welcoming the Ambassador and his delegation, Mr. Caulker expressed delight at the visit and extended warm...Read More
