Source: Xinhua A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone gives a lecture to local trainees in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Dec. 11, 2025. FREETOWN, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday conducted the second-phase training under its Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) appropriate techniques program for medical students at the Sierra Leone Pingkang Dental College...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone – December 13, 2025: Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has paid an official visit to Masanga Teaching Hospital, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, advancing partnerships, and ensuring the hospital’s smooth transition to full government ownership. The visit brought together hospital management, development partners, community leaders, and local authorities to review progress and discuss priority needs in healthcare services. Welcoming...Read More
Proparco lends $23 million to Sonoco to build a 600-ton/day flour mill in Freetown Project aims to cut flour imports and supply regional markets with local production Mill expected to boost food security in Sierra Leone, where 77% face food insecurity Proparco, the private-sector arm of the French Development Agency (AFD) Group, has approved a 23 million dollar loan for Societe Nouvelle de Commerce (Sonoco) to build a flour mill in...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 5, 2025 The National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Liaoning Xinchi Industrial Development Company Ltd, a Chinese investment group, to boost Sierra Leone’s tourism and infrastructure sector. The announcement was made by NASSIT’s Director General, Mr. Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – December 10, 2025 The Christian Lawyers Centre (LEGAL LINK), a leading faith-based legal advocacy organization, has issued a national appeal to President Julius Maada Bio, urging legislative action to ban social media use for children under the age of 16 in Sierra Leone. In a media update released on International Human Rights Day, LEGAL LINK commended President Bio for his leadership roles on...Read More
