By Sallieu S. Kanu As Sierra Leone faces shifting global economic tides and declining international aid, the Ministry of Finance has outlined a robust strategy to boost domestic revenue generation for the 2026 fiscal year. At the National Policy Hearing for the FY2026 Budget, held in Freetown, Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented a...Read More
By Geotge M.O. Wiliams Kerry Town, Western Rural District — In a landmark ceremony held on Monday, September 15, 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, officially opened Olive B. Academy, a state-of-the-art all-girls boarding school dedicated to STEM education and leadership development. The event drew key stakeholders from the education...Read More
Source: Xinhua A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone instructs local trainees in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sep. 10, 2025. The first Sierra Leone-China On-Site First Aid Training Center was officially launched on Wednesday at the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital in Freetown, the capital of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) is set to host its much-anticipated Good Old Days Musical Concert on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Murray Deen School Hall in Freetown. The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of Sierra Leone’s musical heritage, blending entertainment, education,...Read More
The African Union (AU) has officially appointed Ambassador Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah as its Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China, a move widely seen as a strategic recalibration of Africa’s diplomatic engagement with Beijing. The appointment comes at a time when China remains Africa’s largest trading partner and a key development ally. A distinguished...Read More
