By M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — The European Union (EU) has launched a £3.5 million development project aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across seven local councils in Sierra Leone. The official launch took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the EU Delegation Office in Leicester Peak, bringing together mayors, district...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a bid to enhance accountability and transparency in Sierra Leone’s judicial system, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has issued a directive requiring Supervising Judges to approve all court-ordered executions before they are carried out by the Undersheriff’s Office. This landmark decision, communicated through an official memorandum from Deputy...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ambassador Marie Antoinette Rose Quatre, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), has praised President Julius Maada Bio for his visionary leadership and dedication to good governance during a courtesy visit to State House. Her visit coincides with Sierra Leone’s hosting...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — As the All People’s Congress (APC) Delegates’ conference voting day approaches, key executive members of the party have reaffirmed their commitment to selecting a strong and decisive presidential candidate who will prioritize the will of the people, regardless of challenges. During a recent gathering at the APC...Read More
Story by Jeroslyn JoVonn An official soccer coaching program for incarcerated women is making waves across African correctional facilities, offering not only emotional uplift and empowerment but opening doors to career opportunities after their release. Participants in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Football for Reform initiative can earn their coaching certifications anonymously. Recently, 26 incarcerated women and...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Over 30,000 personnel from Sierra Leone’s military, police, and correctional forces have gone four months without their entitled monthly rice supplies, sparking growing frustration within the security sector. According to sources familiar with the matter, rice suppliers have halted deliveries due to the Ministry of Finance’s repeated failure to settle payments,...Read More
Story by GAVI Alliance The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and a broad coalition of national and international health partners proudly commemorate African Vaccination Week (AVW) 2025 under the inspiring theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Sierra Leone has made...Read More
Story by Velile Mnyandu Kamara will lead his team tonight in their fourth and final Group A match against Amajita at the Suez Canal stadium in Ismailia. The former Mattia FC attacker is already a tournament-leading goal scorer with three goals and speaks about his rise in this tournament, with back-to-back man-of-the-match awards. “It has taken...Read More
By Capt. Andrew Layton, Michigan National Guard FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The partnership between the Michigan National Guard and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) took another step forward April 11-18 with three separate engagements conducted at various RSLAF facilities in Sierra Leone’s capital region. Cooperation focused on professional military education, vehicle operations...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Magistrate Mark Ngegba has been appointed as a Judge in the Judiciary of the Republic of Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished career. Ngegba, a seasoned legal professional, brings over two decades of experience spanning the military, legal, and human rights sectors. A retired Captain...Read More
