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
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 25, 2025—President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has reiterated Africa’s unified call for equitable representation on the United Nations Security Council, describing the current lack of representation as a “profound historical injustice.” Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Retreat of Permanent Representatives of C-10 Member States at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a landmark move to bolster international collaboration, Sierra Leone has signed a framework agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, covering key sectors such as agriculture, education, technology, research, and mining. This strategic partnership was announced by Francess Paige Alghali, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a move that underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to global justice, the nation has proudly nominated Professor Charles C. Jalloh to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), solidifying its reputation as a champion of international law. Professor Jalloh, widely regarded as one of Sierra Leone’s most accomplished legal...Read More
By Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education Every year, as April 27 approaches, Sierra Leoneans commemorate a pivotal moment in our national history — the day we gained independence from colonial rule. Yet, alongside the celebrations, a familiar chorus echoes across newspapers, radio stations, and social media: “What have we gained since independence?”...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone—Footballer Mohamed Kamara has been remanded in custody following his arraignment before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Kamara faces five charges related to the unlawful possession and handling of prohibited drugs, specifically Kush. The charges against him include collecting, transporting, exposing,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Washington, DC—In a significant step towards promoting debt transparency, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Legal Department on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting was part of...Read More
