By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 9, 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced that Sierra Leone will once again serve as the finish line destination for the 2026 Budapest Bamako Rally, now rebranded as the Budapest Bamako Freetown Challenge. Organizers also unveiled a new logo, featuring the Sierra Leonean flag, replacing the previous Malian emblem, symbolizing the growing importance of the country...Read More
By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Rabat, Morocco Rabat, Morocco – May 10, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, has met with Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Dr. Leila Benali, to explore enhanced bilateral cooperation in energy transition and sustainable development. The meeting, held at Dr. Benali’s office in Rabat on Friday, focused on knowledge exchange and institutional...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District – May 9, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has officially commissioned the CTC Multi-Functional Seaport, a privately built and operated facility developed by CTC Ports and Logistics Limited in Maforki Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The newly launched seaport is expected to enhance Sierra Leone’s mineral export capacity and provide local producers with direct access to global trade...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Port Loko, Sierra Leone – May 2025 – Residents of Port Loko have applauded the Civic Day Series initiative launched by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, describing it as an important platform for engagement between government officials and citizens. Hundreds of residents gathered this week for the two-day event, which brought together key stakeholders, including local chiefs, students, activists, journalists, and young people. Activist...Read More
By Desmond Lewis Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 8, 2025 – Amnesty International has officially launched its 2025 annual report, assessing human rights developments across more than 130 countries. The event took place at the CCSL Hall in Freetown, with key stakeholders, activists, and government representatives in attendance. Providing an overview of the report, Solomon Sogbandi, Director of Amnesty International Sierra Leone, outlined major global trends, including armed conflicts, repression...Read More
