By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone: Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has praised Orange Sierra Leone for its transformative role in advancing the country’s digital ecosystem, highlighting the impact of the Orange Digital Center (ODC) in building skills and opportunities for young people. Reflecting on his early engagement with the company, the Chief Minister recalled encouraging...Read More
WFP Warns of Looming Food Emergency, One in Four Children Stunted By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 24, 2026 — The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm over Sierra Leone’s worsening food insecurity, reporting that 78 percent of the population is food insecure, with 13 percent severely affected and 26 percent of children under...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams Freetown, May 26, 2026: The Sierra Leone Chamber of Agribusiness Development (SLeCAD) has held a high‑level dialogue with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFS) to strengthen collaboration between government and private sector players in advancing the country’s Feed Salone agenda. The meeting, hosted at SLeCAD’s Beach Road office, brought...Read More
By Genivi Verdejo THE Philippines and Sierra Leone signed an undertaking agreement on May 20, 2026, establishing the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Executive Director Dr. Daniel Kaitibi signed the document, while Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-STCW Office Executive Director Samuel Batalla witnessed on behalf of the Philippines. The agreement was formalized...Read More
By Vanessa Onah Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday held a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown. The meeting is seen as part of engagements focused on peace, democratic governance and regional cooperation in West Africa. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement shared on Tuesday via his social media...Read More
