By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — In an address during the Civic Day series hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Minister of Social Welfare Mrs. Melrose Karminty delivered a resounding call to action for the protection and empowerment of Sierra Leone’s most vulnerable citizens. Speaking to a packed hall in Makeni,...Read More
By Ibrahim S, Bangura Sierra Leone has officially won the bid to host the Pan Africa Hash (PAH) 2027, triumphing over 33 other African nations in a competitive selection process held in Ghana. The announcement marks a major milestone for the Sierra Hash House Harriers (Sierra H4) and positions Freetown as a rising destination for...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone: Artisanal fishermen and community leaders gathered at Capital River Wharf in Goderich to raise alarm over escalating clashes with industrial trawlers illegally operating within Sierra Leone’s Inshore Exclusion Zone (IEZ). The IEZ, reserved exclusively for artisanal and recreational fishing, is a critical marine area meant to protect local livelihoods...Read More
Banjul, The Gambia — Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security (PI-CREF), delivered a compelling keynote address at the 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025), held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on 18th September. Speaking on the theme...Read More
By Ragan M. Conteh Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone — In a bold move to combat female genital mutilation (FGM), the Amazonian Initiative Movement (AIM-SL) convened a two-day training session on 17–18 September 2025 in Mamanso Sanka Town, Konike Fulawusu Chiefdom. The initiative brought together Paramount Chiefs, Chiefdom Speakers, Traditional Leaders, Soweis, and Youth Leaders to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — September 16, 2025:The Veteran Artists Association-Sierra Leone (VAA-SL) has taken a major step toward strengthening the country’s creative industry by signing a historic Volunteer Agreement with its newly constituted Secretariat. The signing ceremony, held at the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) in Freetown, marks...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — September 17, 2025: The Ministry of Finance has officially commenced consultations on Sierra Leone’s first standalone Fiscal Risk Strategy (FRS) Statement, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of fiscal transparency and economic resilience, according to the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Finance. The three-day workshop,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kukuna Town, Bramaia Chiefdom — September 19, 2025: Radio Bankhi Solofaray FM 93.7, a beacon of unity and communication for Bramaia Chiefdom and its surrounding communities, marked its first anniversary with a vibrant stakeholders’ meeting in Kukuna Town, the chiefdom’s headquarters. The celebration underscored the station’s growing role as a trusted...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Nine years after being brutally subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), survivor Kadijatu is still waiting for justice and compensation, despite a landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. On July 8, 2025, the Court held the Government of Sierra Leone liable for failing to protect her fundamental human rights....Read More
By Alusine Sesay September 17, 2025: The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of illegally imported Diclofenac Tablets, warning citizens against the consumption of the product due to safety concerns. According to the Board, the tablets were brought into the country by Leigh Pharmaceuticals, located at No. 10...Read More
