On 19 June 2025, the Republic of Sierra Leone ratified five UNESCO culture conventions, marking a significant step forward in its engagement in international cultural cooperation. Sierra Leone ratified: 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Lumley, Freetown — June 27, 2025: President Julius Maada Bio has officially unveiled the Chapter One Multipurpose Center in Lumley, Freetown — a modern facility that blends hospitality, entertainment, and cultural expression. The center, owned by Sierra Leonean entrepreneur Fassally Tarawally, is being hailed as a milestone in the country’s growing tourism...Read More
By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communications Unit – MOICE Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 24, 2025: Senior government officials have reported significant strides in implementing the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee, a pivotal body established in the aftermath of the June 2023 elections to address electoral tensions and foster national unity. At the Ministry of Information...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — On July 1–2, 2025, the city of Freetown will become the epicenter of feminist political leadership as it hosts the 4th Nalafem Summit, themed “From Representation to Power: Women Leading in Crisis & Peace.” Under the patronage of Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and organized by the Nalafem Collective,...Read More
By Desmond Lewis Freetown, Sierra Leone — June 28, 2025: Amnesty International has called on the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs and the police to immediately investigate serious allegations of sexual exploitation involving three underage girls and a prominent businessman, amid growing public concern. In an exclusive interview, Jiah Kaikai, Growth and Campaign Coordinator for...Read More
