By Reuters Sierra Leone accounted for half of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases last week, the continent’s main health body said on Thursday, adding that the West African country was fuelling the outbreak. Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. It is usually mild, but can be...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has ruled that the Motor Drivers Union and the General Transport Workers Union must conduct their national executive elections by June 30, 2025. The decision, issued on Friday, May 9, 2025, by a five-judge panel, also mandates the unions to regularize their memberships...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 9, 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced that Sierra Leone will once again serve as the finish line destination for the 2026 Budapest Bamako Rally, now rebranded as the Budapest Bamako Freetown Challenge. Organizers also unveiled a new logo, featuring the Sierra...Read More
By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Morocco Rabat, Morocco – May 10, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, has met with Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Dr. Leila Benali, to explore enhanced bilateral cooperation in energy transition and sustainable development. The meeting, held...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District – May 9, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has officially commissioned the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a privately built and operated facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The newly launched seaport is expected to enhance Sierra...Read More
