By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Jusu & Tamburo Family has awarded scholarships to 15 primary and high school students in Oba Funkia, Goderich, as part of a newly launched initiative to support underprivileged children. The scholarship program, presented on Sunday, April 27, 2025, is dedicated to the memory of the late...Read More
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sierra Leone is facing an increase in recorded mpox infections, with 177 new cases reported in recent days, a health ministry official told AFP. The West African country, which in January declared a public health emergency to combat mpox, has sent health teams to carry out screening operations in households of people suspected...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), joined the global observance of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, reaffirming its commitment to workplace safety and accident prevention. The annual event, recognized by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about occupational...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE delivered a compelling address on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Salone Day National Symposium, calling for leadership that prioritizes citizens’ welfare as Sierra Leone marks 64 years of independence. The symposium, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, was...Read More
George M.O Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Conex Energy reaffirmed its commitment to workplace safety and community well-being as it commemorated World Safety Day on April 28, 2025. This year’s celebration centered on prevention, digital innovation, and fostering a proactive safety culture under the theme “Step Up, Step In to Strengthen Safety.” A key focus...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with local and international organizations, successfully concluded a National Conference on Financing for Women, Peace, and Security on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown. Funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the conference called for increased investment...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Makeni, Sierra Leone, April 26, 2025—In line with the Reformation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration program of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), a total of 39 inmates from the Northeast Region Correctional Centres, including Makeni Male & Female, Mafanta, and Magburaka Correctional Centres, have graduated from the University of Makeni (UNIMAK). The...Read More
Gaborone, Botswana – The Sierra Leone Senior Women’s Cricket Team made a resounding statement in the opening of the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament, registering two dominant victories against Mozambique and Eswatini in Gaborone, Botswana. The team launched their campaign with a commanding seven-wicket win over Mozambique, restricting their opponents to just 37 runs in...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded by the World Bank, has initiated a two-day stakeholder review of the Flood Risk Investment Option Report at Freetown City Hall. The event, which commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, brings together representatives from beneficiary city councils alongside various ministries, departments,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 22, 2025—A senior military officer from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is in custody following allegations that he raped a junior female officer at the Villa Four, Wilberforce, Freetown. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 22, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for...Read More
