By Sallieu S. Kanu KOSSOH TOWN, – Monday, September 15, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has conducted an official inspection of the newly constructed Anatomage facility and multipurpose skills-lab at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to advancing medical education and human capital development...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Lumley, Sierra Leone – Efforts to restore electricity to the Lumley Health Centre have suffered a major setback following a fresh incident of vandalism at the Lumley substation on Friday, September 12, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), the act was allegedly carried...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In a historic milestone for Sierra Leone’s creative industry, renowned makeup artist and Guinness World Record holder Mary Yei Yongai has been appointed as the Honorary Global Ambassador for the New York-based International Beauty Fashion Association (IBFA). The announcement, made on September 10, 2025, marks a significant achievement for Yongai, whose...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu As Sierra Leone faces shifting global economic tides and declining international aid, the Ministry of Finance has outlined a robust strategy to boost domestic revenue generation for the 2026 fiscal year. At the National Policy Hearing for the FY2026 Budget, held in Freetown, Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented...Read More
By Geotge M.O. Wiliams Kerry Town, Western Rural District — In a landmark ceremony held on Monday, September 15, 2025, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, officially opened Olive B. Academy, a state-of-the-art all-girls boarding school dedicated to STEM education and leadership development. The event drew key stakeholders from the...Read More
Source: Xinhua A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone instructs local trainees in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sep. 10, 2025. The first Sierra Leone-China On-Site First Aid Training Center was officially launched on Wednesday at the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital in Freetown, the capital...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) is set to host its much-anticipated Good Old Days Musical Concert on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Murray Deen School Hall in Freetown. The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of Sierra Leone’s musical heritage, blending entertainment,...Read More
The African Union (AU) has officially appointed Ambassador Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah as its Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China, a move widely seen as a strategic recalibration of Africa’s diplomatic engagement with Beijing. The appointment comes at a time when China remains Africa’s largest trading partner and a key development ally. A...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Sierra Leone — September 11, 2025: Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for the establishment of a dedicated court to enforce tax laws, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue mobilization. His remarks came during the official launch of the 2026 budget preparation at the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura September 9, 2025: The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC) has issued a strong statement clarifying its founding history and organizational structure, amid what it describes as widespread misconceptions regarding the role of the Film Guild in its creation and activities. In a statement signed by Director General Alfred Harun, the Council...Read More
