The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has detained three senior officials of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) over allegations of financial impropriety. Those taken into custody include SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima, Acting General Secretary Benson Bawoh, and Financial Officer Ibrahim Bah, according to sources within the ACC. The arrests come just days before the SLFA’s...Read More
NCRA Reviews Strategic Plan By Sallieu S. Kanu On April 2, 2025, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) initiated a two-day internal review of its 2019–2024 Strategic Plan at the Sierra Palms Resort. This introspective exercise, supported by the World Bank/Global Financing Facility (GFF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), marks a significant...Read More
Mpox Virus Particle Colorized transmission electron micrograph of an mpox virus particle (yellow and red) found within an infected VERO E6 cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID/CC0 Public Domain Sierra Leone on Wednesday started injecting frontline health care workers and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangoura Renowned Sierra Leonean musician and cultural icon Anthony Seydu is set to be honored with the prestigious SLAAM Presidents Choice Award on April 4, 2025. The Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) will host the event as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, recognizing artists who have significantly influenced...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s celebrated entertainer, Michael E. Williams, widely known as Number Wan, has officially signed a groundbreaking three-year contract with Fame Entertainment, one of the country’s premier talent management companies. This partnership represents a significant advancement in his illustrious career, providing a comprehensive package that includes travel, accommodation, welfare, and sponsorship...Read More
The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), a cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage, is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary with an electrifying event, the “SSSalsa Party.” Scheduled to take place over four nights from April 11 to 17, 2025, this vibrant celebration promises an unforgettable fusion of salsa rhythms, engaging...Read More
For Immediate Release April 03, 2025 U.S. Embassy in Freetown Don’t Risk Your Future: The United States Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration To make America safe, strong, and prosperous, President Trump is ensuring that U.S. immigration laws are followed. If you try to enter the United States illegally, lie to get a visa, work without...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, has unveiled two significant projects for Freetown, Sierra Leone, aimed at addressing air pollution and strengthening the city’s resilience to extreme heat. The announcement was made during his four-day visit to Freetown from April 1 to April 4, 2025, as he assessed groundbreaking climate initiatives...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A security guard, Ibrahim Kamara, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after facing charges of Office Breaking and Larceny as well as Malicious Damage. Kamara is accused of stealing and vandalizing property worth over 35,000 New Leones from Defence for Children International (DCI) in Freetown. Magistrate Santigie Bangura...Read More
Freetown, March 29, 2025 – In a significant step towards addressing malnutrition and improving the lives of children in Sierra Leone, the Rotary Club of Freetown-Sunset, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Palm Springs Sunup, has donated a brand new Land Cruiser to Project Peanut Butter. The donation was officially handed over at Project...Read More
