By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – September 7, 2026: The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on African judiciaries to adopt stronger, gender‑sensitive approaches to interpreting and enforcing women’s health and reproductive rights. Delivering the keynote address at a Regional Judicial Colloquium held at The Lead Hotel in Freetown,...Read More
By Bampia James Bundu New York, September 7, 2026: – Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has delivered a stirring appeal at the United Nations General Assembly, urging world leaders to confront the scourge of child, early and forced marriage and protect the rights of girls worldwide. “Marriage should be a choice, not a...Read More
By: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is set to introduce a nationwide land title certificate system as part of the Government’s ongoing reforms to improve transparency, accountability and security in land ownership. The land reform proposal has been approved by Cabinet. Once enacted by Parliament,...Read More
By Amin Kef-Ranger Freetown, Sierra Leone: Jolaks Manufacturing Company Limited, a family-owned palm oil refining firm founded by businessman Mahesh Nandwani, has secured a $20 million financing package from Proparco to expand its operations and strengthen Sierra Leone’s food security. The financing, provided under the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA), will enable Jolaks to increase refining...Read More
DUBLIN, Ireland — Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Ireland, Justice Babatunde Edwards, has welcomed a new group of Sierra Leonean professionals selected for the 2026/2027 Ireland-Fellows Programme, urging them to make the most of their academic opportunity and uphold the country’s reputation during their stay. Eight of the nine selected scholars attended a formal reception at the...Read More
