In a historic move set to reshape the leadership of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU), Madam Kadija Stanley Bangura has officially declared her candidacy for the position of Vice President ahead of the Union’s National Delegates Conference scheduled for 25th October 2026 in Kenema City. Bangura’s declaration marks the first time in the history of...Read More
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has welcomed Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s allocation of US$60.967 million to Sierra Leone under its Gavi 6.0 programme for 2026-2030, reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing immunisation and global health advocacy.The President made the remarks during a high-level meeting with Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar,...Read More
By Ishmael BayohInformation Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Dakar, Senegal DAKAR, SENEGAL, October 14, 2026: Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has called for a paradigm shift in the way African women are portrayed, urging governments, institutions, media organizations, and development...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged contractors, consultants and project managers to accelerate ongoing rehabilitation works at Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich and Congo Cross campuses, stressing the need for timely completion to enhance learning conditions and expand facilities for students.The Vice President made the call during an inspection tour of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba Lamina, has outlined the government’s rationale for redistricting and the establishment of new localities, describing the initiative as a key step towards improving local governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting balanced national development.Speaking during the Government’s Weekly Press Briefing...Read More
