By Sallieu S. Kanu December 10, 2025: Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Timothy Kabba, has confirmed that he is actively engaging with the United States government to resolve visa restrictions recently imposed under a travel ban announced by US President Donald Trump. The new policy, which primarily affects countries in Africa...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka December 8, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone has officially opened the 2025 Policy Conference on Financing for Development, a landmark national dialogue designed to mobilize sustainable financing for President Julius Maada Bio’s Big Five Game Changers and advance the country’s vision of becoming an inclusive, green, middle-income nation by 2039. The...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 2025 – Justice Mark Ngegba has sentenced Umar Mansaray to twenty-five years imprisonment after convicting him of unlawful possession of 30.5 grams of kush, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). Mansaray was arraigned on four counts, including...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – UNICEF has marked its 40th anniversary of partnership with Sierra Leone, celebrating four decades of resilience, collaboration, and commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. At a press conference in Freetown, UNICEF leaders reflected on the organization’s journey, its impact, and future priorities. “A Truly Special Milestone” – UNICEF Representative...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New School Brings Hope to Kawa Community Koinadugu District, Sierra Leone – 2025: The Kawa community in Koinadugu District has celebrated the commissioning of a new school facility, marking a transformative moment for children, parents, and teachers who for years struggled without proper educational infrastructure. The Kawa Catholic Primary School, built through...Read More
