By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN — In a landmark gesture of humanitarian support, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has undertaken a major renovation of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at Connaught Hospital in Freetown. The initiative is part of preparations for the 7th annual Strengthening Families Conference (SFC), set to take place later...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – In a landmark step toward advancing market-based climate solutions, Sierra Leone has officially launched the Association of Carbon Conservation and Reforestation (ACCR)—the country’s first industry platform focused on accelerating carbon sector development through public-private collaboration. The launch event, held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the British High Commission in Freetown,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – JUNE 24, 2025: Thirty-two staff members of Sierra Leone’s Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) commenced a four-day training on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, aimed at strengthening their knowledge and capacity in electoral governance. The training, held at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, is funded by the European Union (EU) through International...Read More
Author, Senior lecturer, Njala University As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the densely populated region of west Africa. Cases in Sierra Leone appear to be spreading from...Read More
Africa Press Release When an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR)—also known as sheep and goat plague—threatened to wipe out people’s livelihoods in Kamasasa village, Sierra Leone, quick action from trained Sierra Leone Red Cross Society volunteers and local authorities stopped the spread of disease and minimized its damage on the community. Peste des petits...Read More
