By Sallieu S.Kanu Freetown, June 4, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move for digital connectivity in the region, K3 Telecom has officially rebranded as One Broadband and unveiled West Africa’s first standalone 5G mobile service provider, One Mobile. The launch positions Sierra Leone at the forefront of regional digital transformation, marking a historic milestone in...Read More
APA – Freetown (Sierra Leone) Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio recently hosted the Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, at State House for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sierra Leone and Senegal. The visit underscored a mutual commitment to enhancing ties, promoting trade, and fostering a shared vision for the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, June 4, 2025 – Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah has remanded musicians Amidu Sesay and Mohamed Henvan Kargbo in custody following their arraignment on charges related to an alleged assault on artist Frederick Peters, popularly known as Famous. The accused appeared in court on seven charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the Western Area Peninsula National Park, warning against illegal encroachments and construction activities that threaten wildlife and human safety. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, June 3,...Read More
02 June 2025 Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major boost to Sierra Leone’s health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical supplies and equipment worth over $640,000 to support the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA). This is the third donation of mpox control laboratory and medical supplies since...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Office of the Vice President, hosted a special state dinner on June 2, 2025, in honor of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who is on a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kenema, Sierra Leone – For the first time in history, the annual Presidential Townhall will be held outside the capital Freetown, with Kenema set to host the highly anticipated event on June 17, 2025, at the Kenema City Hall. The venue is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 attendees. Announcing the...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – The treason trial of ex-military officer Sallieu Jalloh (52) continues, as police officials tender key statements in court outlining his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. On June 2, 2025, State Prosecutor Yusif Isaac Sesay Esq led prosecution witness DPC 1818 Hassan...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has strongly opposed plans to split Freetown into two cities, expressing concerns about the proposal’s potential negative impact on governance, urban management, and service delivery. In an open letter addressed to Hon. Ambassador Tamba John Lamina, Minister of Local Government and Community...Read More
A needs assessment mission carried out in Sierra Leone (26-30 May) has paved the way for implementing a maritime single window system in the Port of Freetown. The Maritime Single Window (MSW) is a one-stop digital platform for information exchange among different stakeholders and agencies involved in processing ship arrivals, port stays and departures. This...Read More
