On Valentine’s Day 2026, a newborn weighing just 3.79 pounds became the first baby delivered at Sierra Leone’s new Maternal Center of Excellence. The hospital’s NICU was largely funded by creators Hank and John Green and their online community, who raised about $50 million. KEY FACTS: The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) officially opened Feb. 14,...Read More
Freetown, 2 March 2026 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that FIFA has officially approved the hosting of a Goalkeeper Coaching Course in Sierra Leone, marking a significant step in strengthening technical development and specialized coaching expertise in the country. Course Details Dates: Monday, 13 April – Friday, 17 April 2026 Venue:...Read More
Abu Bakarr Jalloh The African Business Awards 2026 has announced the nomination of Sierra Leonean CEO and founder of VR&C Marketing and the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, Vickie Remoe, for the AfBC International Trade Excellence Award. This category honours organisations, businesses, or leaders driving cross-border trade, exports, investments and international partnerships. It recognises excellence in market expansion, trade facilitation, and supply chain...Read More
Dumbuya is one of 16 global leaders named to the 2026 TIME Women of the Year list for advancing equitable maternal health care. A Global Honor for Local Leadership Partners In Health (PIH) Sierra Leone’s Isata Dumbuya has been named to TIME’s annual Women of the Year list, recognizing 16 women working toward a better,...Read More
Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, 2 March 2026 — Babadi Kamara, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), has intensified efforts to bring closure to the long-running 2014 match-fixing investigation. Kamara recently held high-level talks with Drucil Taylor, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee and former Chairman of the SLFA...Read More
The majority of journalists in Sierra Leone face welfare challenges, according to a 2025 study by the Media Reform Coordinating Group. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has pledged active support to its affiliate, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), and the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU) to tackle the “unlawful and abusive” treatment...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 2, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced preparations to host the second batch of participants in the 2026 Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s growing reputation as a premier adventure and tourism destination. The second batch, comprising 492 participants and 203 vehicles including motorbikes, is scheduled...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, February 26, 2026: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has wrapped up its latest review mission on Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program, assessing the country’s progress on key economic reforms and governance commitments. Christian Saborowski, IMF Mission Chief for Sierra Leone, outlined the areas under review, including: Implementation of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC), the body responsible for promoting Sierra Leone’s film industry, has announced that electricity will soon be supplied to Mokamba Village in the Western Rural District as part of efforts to support national development and the growth of the creative sector. Mokamba, widely regarded as one...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Hon. Abdul Kargbo, Leader of the Opposition in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has raised alarm at the ECOWAS Parliament over what he described as worsening democratic backsliding and mounting security concerns in the country. Presenting what he called a “firm and detailed case,” Kargbo urged urgent regional intervention, citing both political and...Read More
