Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Sierra Leone Chamber for Agribusiness Development (SLeCAD), in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), on Monday, 14th April 2025, awarded grants of US$5,000 (approximately NLe120,000) each to six selected women and youth-led agribusinesses. The symbolic cheque presentation took place in Freetown. This initiative, part of a broader ACBF project, aims to...Read More
Sierra Leone Makes History at Ride Afrique Cycling Competition in Accra, Ghana The Lunsar Cycling Club has officially announced its six-man team set to represent Sierra Leone at the prestigious 2025 Ride Afrique cycling competition in Accra, Ghana. This marks a monumental moment in Sierra Leonean cycling, as it is the first time a local club...Read More
By Sallieu S. KanuHis Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has once again urged global leaders to prioritize the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that the current structure is outdated and no longer representative of the global community, particularly Africa. He made this call while...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security has advocated for stricter regulations and improved accountability in fertilizer importation, agro-dealer licensing, and the distribution of agro-chemicals across Sierra Leone. During a recent session, the Committee scrutinized the regulatory framework and operational challenges faced by the agency responsible for ensuring fertilizer quality...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The neonatal unit at the government regional hospital in Makama, Makeni City, was gutted by a fire early Friday morning, April 11, 2025. Despite the devastating incident, all 15 infants who were on oxygen were successfully rescued and transferred to the Holy Spirit Hospital for continued care, according to hospital authorities. The...Read More
