By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – 30 June 2025: Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has intensified its collaboration with development partners ahead of the 2026 Decennial Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26), following a strategic meeting with the Embassy of Ireland at its Saint Joseph’s Avenue offices in Freetown. Led by Statistician-General Mr. Andrew...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, July 1, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s economy is poised for a rebound, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Country Focus Report, which outlines key economic trends, risks, and development strategies. The report highlights a slight slowdown in real GDP growth to 3.9% in 2024 from 5.7% the previous year, largely due...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 1, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy, through the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), has announced a one-year extension of its power supply contract with Turkish energy provider, Karpowership. In a joint press release issued on Tuesday, both parties confirmed that the agreement will see Karpowership continue to supply...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 1, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy, through the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), has announced a one-year extension of its power supply contract with Turkish energy provider, Karpowership. In a joint press release issued on Tuesday, both parties confirmed that the agreement will see Karpowership continue to supply...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – 30 June 2025: The Lawyers Society has issued a formal letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions, expressing serious concern over repeated delays in the ongoing murder trial of Abdul Kpaka, who is accused of killing his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. In the letter signed by General Secretary Mrs....Read More
