By Ibrahim S. Bangura The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in partnership with the Coalition Against Lassa Fever and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health (MoH), has concluded a three-day National Capacity-Building Workshop for Lassa Fever Working Groups in Freetown. Held from Tuesday, 24 February to Thursday, 26 February 2026, the workshop aimed to strengthen national preparedness...Read More
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, has credited Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh for the decisive diplomatic intervention that secured the release of 16 detained security personnel from Guinea on 27 February 2026. The soldiers had been arrested on 22 February in the Koudaya district of Guinea’s Faranah...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – Aureol Insurance Company has reported robust financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, highlighting resilience and growth in a challenging economic and industry environment. At the company’s 38th Annual General Meeting, held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the District Women’s Fellowship Hall, Kingharman Road, shareholders were...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Freetown City Council (FCC), under its flagship Greening Project, has honored outstanding teams for their visionary proposals aimed at revitalizing and reimagining the city’s green spaces. Eight teams submitted complete proposals out of 73 registered, with projects evaluated on drawing skills, innovation, feasibility, cost-effectiveness, environmental benefits, community value, and clarity of...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone — February 2026: Sierra Leone’s passport production contract with Netpage (SL) Ltd has sparked controversy after revelations that the agreement was extended without Cabinet approval or parliamentary ratification, raising serious constitutional, financial, and security concerns. Constitutional Breach The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) first flagged the issue in 2025, criticizing the Immigration...Read More
