Sierra Leone — The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has concluded a two-day Environmental Day programme for pupils enrolled in the Tacugama Kids Environmental Education (TKEEP) initiative, held on March 18 and 22, 2026. The events, organized by the Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Department, brought together schools across the Western Area to participate in a series of competitions...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Sindhi Association marked the Cheti Chand festival on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a vibrant celebration of the Hindu New Year and the birth anniversary of Shri Jhulelal, the revered deity of Sindhi Hindus. The festivities began with a colorful procession from Ishwari Supermarket on Wilkinson Road to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka March 24, 2026: The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) is set to convene an investor roundtable at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum 2026 in Paris, underscoring growing interest in West and North African energy markets and the need for deeper capital engagement across exploration, renewable and offshore services. The...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura March 18, 2026: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has outlined sweeping reforms to strengthen Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, despite significant financial and infrastructural challenges. Speaking at the MoH conference hall, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby emphasized the Ministry’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare under the principles of universal health coverage....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, March 18, 2026 – The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and Statistics Sierra Leone, has officially launched the Sierra Leone Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (SiLPHIA 2026), marking a decisive step in the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS. The launch ceremony, held at the...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu In a major boost to Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, the Government of India has donated 15 haemodialysis machines and five Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification systems, along with a year’s supply of consumables, to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The equipment was formally handed over by India’s High Commissioner to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN, March 23, 2026: The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, has called for urgent collaboration between the Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr. Denis Sandi, and SLPP councillors to restore functional governance in Freetown. The appeal comes amid the ongoing boycott by...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: A new opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed that most Sierra Leoneans view the All People’s Congress (APC) boycott of Parliament and local councils as harmful to democracy. According to the survey, 76% of respondents see the boycott negatively, while...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: A new opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed that most Sierra Leoneans view the All People’s Congress (APC) boycott of Parliament and local councils as harmful to democracy. According to the survey, 76% of respondents see the boycott negatively, while...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has addressed growing speculation about his health, firmly denying claims that he is battling cancer and clarifying that his recent physical changes are the result of intentional weight loss. Speaking during Eid prayers, the President responded directly to critics and social media rumors regarding his...Read More
