Over 5,000 Cases Tackled, Active Cases Down to 24 By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address the ongoing mpox outbreak, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health convened a national panel discussion on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Atlantic Lumley Hotel. Led by Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby,...Read More
The EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) has deployed two ECDC experts to Freetown, Sierra Leone, via the DG ECHO Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to support the national response to the ongoing mpox clade IIb outbreak. This two-week mission comes at a critical time as the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and National Public Health...Read More
Egypt’s Ambassador in Freetown Rasha Suleiman held a meeting with Minister of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone Ibrahim Sesay to explore ways to enhance economic and trade relations between Egypt and Sierra Leone. The discussions align with ongoing efforts to build on the outcomes of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to Egypt in March...Read More
By Sallaieu S. Kanu Freetown: This year’s International Youth Day celebration in Susan’s Bay on August 12, 2025, was a powerful showcase of grassroots leadership and community-driven development. Led by Secure Her Empowerment for Peace (SHE4Peace), over 22 youth-led organizations united under the theme “Youths for the SDGs: Localizing the SDGs for National Development” to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura ierra Leone’s Immunization Programme Gets Major Boost with Solar Power and Cold Chain Equipment from Sierra Leone — August 2025: Sierra Leone’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has received a transformative upgrade following the official handover of a 150KVA solar power system, vehicles, and cold chain equipment from UNICEF, with support...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 14, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally indicted Abu Kamara, a former Finance Manager at the Customs Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), on nine counts of possession of unexplained wealth. The charges, filed under Section 27(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — August 12, 2025: In a major step toward national reconciliation, the Government of Sierra Leone has formally cleared 37 individuals affiliated with the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party of any criminal investigations, affirming their freedom to resume normal activities without interference. The announcement, issued by the Office...Read More
London, UK — August 11, 2025: Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has outlined a bold financing strategy aimed at transforming Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products. Speaking at the GHIB CONVERGE 2025 conference in London, Adansi emphasized that Africa’s current export model is costing the continent billions...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — August 2025: In a major step toward enhancing public safety and deepening bilateral ties, the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated a suite of surveillance equipment to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in support of the country’s “Safe City” initiative. The donation includes 45 CCTV cameras, three...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has reaffirmed the country’s leadership in immunization and neonatal care while addressing recent concerns about its co-financing obligations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Speaking at a press conference held on August 11, 2025, at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Hall in the Youyi...Read More
