By Desmond Lewis In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity and promote inclusive leadership, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPD), Brima Sheriff, led a comprehensive training session for the commission staff on Friday, October 3, 2025. The session took place at the Commission’s New England Ville office in...Read More
By Desmond Lewis In a powerful show of solidarity and compassion, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) hosted a friendly football match with children living with autism and athletes with intellectual disabilities at the Benguema Military Training Barracks in Waterloo on Monday, 29 September 2025. The groundbreaking event, organized in partnership with Special...Read More
Sierra Leoneans from all works of life have appealed to His Excellency the President to keep the legacy alive of Dr. Jane Goodall by protecting the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary from massive encroachment and destruction. They also commended the President, the First Lady and other citizens for extending their sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family...Read More
Kuntolor, Freetown — October 7, 2025: A tragic incident in the Kuntolor community in eastern Freetown has sparked outrage and calls for accountability after a two-day-old baby girl allegedly died from exposure to police tear gas during a violent land dispute. Alpha Bangura, the grieving father, is demanding justice for his daughter, who he says...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, October 7, 2025: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has received a prestigious certificate of merit in recognition of his unwavering dedication to justice and the rule of law. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the Judges’ Room on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown. Justice Kamanda, who...Read More
By Augustine Sankoh Freetown, October 6, 2025: Amidu Bakarr Sankoh, poised to become Sierra Leone’s first visually impaired lawyer, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh for his instrumental support throughout his academic journey. Sankoh, who recently passed the bar examination, visited the Chief Minister to personally thank him for his...Read More
Freetown, October 6, 2025: — The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has officially launched a comprehensive digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing its operations and improving service delivery to members nationwide. The announcement was made by Acting Director General Mohammed Gondoe during the opening of the 2025 NASSIT Customer Service Week held at...Read More
Bo, October 3, 2025 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has conducted a nationwide induction training for newly recruited accountants and their assistants, aimed at enhancing financial management and accountability within the Feed Salone Initiatives. The training took place at the Wizard Conference Hall in Bo and was facilitated by the Office...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, October 7, 2025: Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has sounded the alarm over the escalating ‘kush’ epidemic in Sierra Leone’s capital, revealing that the Freetown City Council (FCC) has collected more than 220 corpses suspected to be victims of the synthetic drug since the start of the year. The revelation came during...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, October 6, 2025: In a landmark move to deepen bilateral ties and promote sustainable development, the High Commission of India in Freetown hosted the India–Sierra Leone Roundtable on Aquaculture and Fisheries at the Country Lodge Hotel, Hill Station. The event brought together government officials, scientists, entrepreneurs, and international stakeholders to...Read More
