By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 2026: The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health have confirmed an active outbreak of cutaneous ulcers caused by Haemophilus ducreyi in the northern region. The outbreak was first detected on November 17 in the Kayassic Community of Safroko Limba Chiefdom and has since spread to 27 communities in Bombali District, primarily affecting children aged 5 to 15 years,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 8, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a major policy shift in the management of the nation’s mineral assets, following directives from President Julius Maada Bio. The move involves the winding up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) and the termination of its management arrangements, including its participation in the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project. Officials emphasized...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 9, 2026: The Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP) has announced major progress in its flagship program, 2YoungLives, which provides comprehensive support to pregnant underage girls across Sierra Leone. According to Administrative Director Philimon Kamara, the initiative has mentored 202 pregnant teenagers as of December 2025, offering them vital resources to navigate the challenges of early motherhood. Through the program, beneficiaries received: Small business capital to promote...Read More
Sierra Leone – January 2026: The recently concluded One Nation Reggae Festival has not only celebrated Sierra Leone’s vibrant cultural heritage but also generated significant financial returns, yielding more than Le1 billion and USD 10,000 to support the creative industries, hurricane relief, and national revenue. Conceptualized to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean cultures, the six-day festival featured live performances, workshops, and community engagement. It highlighted Sierra Leone’s historical role in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Africell Sierra Leone has recently launched Kidzonet, a pioneering SIM-based child online protection service designed to safeguard children’s internet use by limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Unlike traditional app-based solutions, Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can activate the service easily, ensuring protection across all mobile data usage. Africell described Kidzonet as...Read More
