By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, August 26, 2025 — A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has briefed Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) on its recent fact-finding mission to Yenga, reaffirming regional efforts to peacefully resolve the long-standing border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea. Led...Read More
Pa Baimba Sesay In recent times, the idea of “power sharing” has resurfaced in Sierra Leone’s political discourse, promoted as a way to resolve disputes, prevent conflict, or maintain peace. But why now? And more importantly, why would a government on the brink of reelection be the one championing such a proposal? Is this a...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a radiant celebration of faith, music, and youthful talent, the Tongue of Fire Evangelistic Ministry International Children’s Choir has officially premiered its debut gospel single and music video, What a Great God Is Jesus. The release marks a major milestone for the Calaba Town-based choir, showcasing the spiritual depth and...Read More
Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 was launched in Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone F on Monday, August 25, 2025, under the leadership of the ECOWAS Regional Security Division, who provided the necessary coordination for this operation. The launch ceremony was attended by representatives of ECOWAS and the Chief of Naval...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, August 25, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Writers Series (SLWS), a pioneering literary imprint founded in 2001, has officially released The Golden Crown of Ordu, the second volume in Art Koroma’s acclaimed Moonlight Stories of Lokomasama series. The announcement was made on Monday, August 25, marking a major milestone in...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 27, 2025: Sierra Leone’s economy has shown signs of resilience and recovery, recording steady growth amid a sharp decline in inflation, according to a newly released United Nations report. Revised figures indicate that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.3 percent in 2022 and...Read More
By Ragan M. Conteh In a high-stakes oversight mission, Sierra Leone’s Parliamentary Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation, chaired by Opposition Chief Whip Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara (AKK), has raised red flags over rampant encroachment and deforestation threatening the Guma Valley Water Company’s infrastructure—particularly the Mile 13 and Regent Dams. During a recent tour of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The United Nations has reported significant progress in Sierra Leone’s health sector, with major strides made in child nutrition, maternal health, and disease prevention, according to its 2025 Mid-Year Report. A total of 28,704 children aged 6 to 24 months received treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), more than doubling the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Maryland, USA — Sierra Leone’s music industry celebrated a landmark moment as acclaimed artist Sir Wahid was awarded Music Video of the Year for his powerful and socially charged video Exiled at the Sierra Leone Music Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Hampton Conference Center in Maryland. The ceremony, which brought...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — Nigerian national Iwuchukwu Ebere Christian has been committed to stand trial at the High Court following his alleged involvement in the trafficking of 46 pellets of cocaine at Sierra Leone’s Freetown International Airport in Lungi. The committal was made on Tuesday, 26th August 2025, by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah, who...Read More
