By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Western Area Peninsula National Park, warning against illegal encroachments and construction activities that threaten wildlife and human safety. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, June 3, 2025,...Read More
02 June 2025 Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major boost to Sierra Leone’s health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies and equipment worth over $640,000 to support the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA). This is the third donation of mpox control laboratory and medical supplies since the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Vice President, hosted a special state dinner on June 2, 2025, in honor of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who is on a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations. Welcoming...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kenema, Sierra Leone – For the first time in history, the annual Presidential Townhall will be held outside the capital Freetown, with Kenema set to host the highly anticipated event on June 17, 2025, at the Kenema City Hall. The venue is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. Announcing the decision,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The treason trial of ex-military officer Sallieu Jalloh (52) continues, as police officials tender key statements in court outlining his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. On June 2, 2025, State Prosecutor Yusif Isaac Sesay Esq led prosecution witness DPC 1818 Hassan Sillas...Read More
