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
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Justice Sector Coordination Office (JSCO), in collaboration with The Carter Center, convened a high-level review meeting with justice sector stakeholders to assess the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act, 2022. The discussions, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, reaffirmed a collective commitment to building...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 25, 2025—The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, celebrated the achievements of 18 winners of the Second Round of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund, who were awarded a total of $87,471 (NLe 1,981,000) to implement innovative, youth-led climate solutions. The ceremony highlighted the collaborative efforts of Freetown...Read More
