By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — September 20, 2025: In a heartwarming gesture of community upliftment, Moses Sahr Fayiah, founder of the Girl Child Education Advocacy Network Sierra Leone (GCEAN-SL), donated essential school supplies to 22 pupils in Leicester, Freetown. The donation, held on Saturday, September 20, underscores Fayiah’s enduring commitment to education and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu New York City, USA — September 22, 2025: Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been awarded the prestigious AEMA BLACK PRIZE Award 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanity and her unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls across the globe. The award was presented during...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — September 19, 2025: As part of the ongoing Fiscal Year 2026 bilateral budget discussions hosted by the Ministry of Finance, several key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have presented their budget proposals and performance updates for 2024 and 2025. The sessions, held at the Ministry’s conference rooms on George...Read More
By Agnes Aineah (ACI Africa) Days leading to the August 30 murder of Fr. Augustine Amadu, Sierra Leone’s Catholic Diocese of Kenema where the Priest served before he was murdered witnessed a chain of attacks, including armed robbery at the Bishop’s residence, an attack at a Convent and on other Church facilities. In a message...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 19, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Transition Committee, led by Chairman Dr. Isaac Massaquoi, has presented a comprehensive report detailing systemic governance and operational failures threatening the credibility and sustainability of football administration in the country. The report, compiled in August 2025 following...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kailahun, Sierra Leone — The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has reported a troubling incident of theft and vandalism at its water treatment plant in Kailahun, Eastern Sierra Leone, according to SALWACO Communications Unit. According to officials, unidentified looters broke into the facility and severely damaged the control panel cables, disrupting...Read More
By Contributing Writer The event brought together citizens from both countries to reflect on the importance of peace, cross-border connectivity, sustainable development, and the shared history both countries enjoy. BAMBALA, Grand Cape Mount – In observance of International Day of Peace, the Government of Liberia, through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Food Programme...Read More
Cheongju, South Korea – September 19, 2025: Over 800 participants from 44 countries gathered at the Enford Hotel in Cheongju for the 2025 International Women’s Peace Conference, hosted by the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) under the theme “Beyond Conflict: Women’s Peace Leadership toward Hope and Recovery.” The conference brought together prominent female leaders from...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – September 15, 2025: Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has released the August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), revealing a continued trend of single-digit inflation for the fifth consecutive month. The national year-on-year inflation rate stands at 5.85 percent, marking a 0.60 percentage point drop from July’s 6.45 percent....Read More
Preserving Freetown’s Legacy: Why Sierra Leone Must Reject the Proposed Redistricting of Africa’s Historic Capital Author: Raymond A. Kamara United Kingdom 22/09/2025 A Heritage Under Threat Freetown stands as more than just Sierra Leone’s capital, it represents one of Africa’s most significant historical landmarks and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the African diaspora’s...Read More
