By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, July 8, 2026:The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has officially opened a three-day National Capacity-Building Workshop for stakeholders and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) focal points, aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s monitoring and reporting systems under the Continental Results Framework (CRF). The workshop, jointly facilitated by the ECOWAS Commission’s Department of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, July 8, 2026: In a sweeping disciplinary action, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), University of Sierra Leone (USL), has rusticated six students and terminated the contracts of six lecturers after an investigation confirmed widespread examination malpractice during the Pre-Admission Examination for the Diploma in Nursing programme, according...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 8, 2026: A recent public opinion poll by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed overwhelming dissatisfaction among Sierra Leoneans with the government’s response to rising fuel costs. More than 90 percent of respondents expressed dissatisfaction, with 81 percent saying they were strongly dissatisfied. The survey...Read More
By Aminaash Nyande Brima Freetown, July 8, 2026: Sierra Leone is preparing for one of the most significant weeks in its modern history as the nation hosts the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit 2026 from July 12–19, culminating in the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Lungi. Under President Julius Maada...Read More
Bo – July 4, 2026: District and Constituency Chairmen of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) from across the country gathered in Bo to show solidarity with National Chairman Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa during the 40-day memorial ceremony of his late father, Alhaji Mohamed K. Songa. The event, held at the Chairman’s residence, was described by...Read More
