The Catholic Bishops of Sierra Leone condemn rising incidents of attacks against priests, religious men and women, and Church property throughout the country. By Sr. Christine Masivo, CPS According to the Vatican Fides news agency, the Bishops of Sierra Leone have released a statement following a recent attack against a Catholic priest. “We, the Catholic...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 6, 2026 On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Amnesty International Sierra Leone, the Advocacy Movement Network (AMNET), and the Children’s Forum Network issued strong calls for urgent legislative action to protect girls from the practice, warning that Sierra Leone risks...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — February 6, 2026: Orange Sierra Leone convened its Annual Media Engagement on Friday at the Orange Digital Centre, Hill Station, bringing together more than 100 journalists and key stakeholders to review the company’s achievements, priorities, and impact in 2025. The high-profile event featured participation from the Minister...Read More
Caregivers gain knowledge that keeps their children strong and thriving. Rokonta, Sierra Leone – It’s a bright morning in Rokonta, a quiet community tucked within Bombali District. The sun has just climbed over the hills, and the open yard outside the Rokonta Community Health Centre (CHC) is slowly filling with mothers with babies, some wrapped in...Read More
Moyamba Town, Southern Sierra Leone – February 5, 2026 Deputy Minister of Energy II, Ing. Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh, has conducted a high-level inspection of the Moyamba Solar PV Plant as part of efforts to facilitate the seamless transfer of the facility to the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC). The solar plant, commissioned in...Read More
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK.The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world.As CEO of...Read More
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – UBA Foundation and Orange Foundation signed an MOU on Tuesday, 3rd February, to advance digital inclusion, community health infrastructure, and maternal care nationwide. Under the MoU, the first joint project is the full renovation of the York Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) Maternity Clinic.The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, commended both...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kabala, Sierra Leone – February 4, 2026: In the rolling hills of Kabala, traditional drummers continue to safeguard a centuries-old cultural heritage despite mounting economic struggles. Beneath the shade of village trees, the rhythmic beats of hand-carved drums echo through the community, carrying stories of history, ritual, and identity. Mohamed Kamara,...Read More
Port Loko, Sierra Leone – February 4, 2026: The Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor (Esq), together with the Director General of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), Joseph John Senessie, visited the Port Loko Correctional Centre following a riot incident that, fortunately, resulted in no deaths or escapes. The disturbance, carried out by inmates,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, February 4, 2026: An Information and Technology engineer, Ibrahim Kabia, has appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1 on allegations of theft from his employer, Leone Construction and Engineering Services. Kabia was arraigned on four counts, including Larceny by Servant contrary to Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny...Read More
