By George M.O Williams Freetown, February 14, 2025 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ministry of Health, the National AIDS Secretariat, UNAIDS, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) have launched the National Strategy for Condom Programming, a comprehensive initiative aimed at increasing access to and utilization of condoms, particularly among young people and underserved communities. The launch event, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, coincided with...Read More

Duncan Hall Axa XL headquarters in Bermuda (File photograph) Bermudian-based Axa XL is providing a grant of $1.2 million to Save the Children for a five-year initiative to mitigate the impact of climate change across coastal ecosystems in Sierra Leone. The company said the Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project, one of the largest ever to tackle climate resilience in the country, would empower coastal communities to plan for climate change...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu February 3, 2025—In a concerted effort to prevent encroachment and protect Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the surrounding forest reserve, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has partnered with various stakeholders. The collaboration includes the Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), the Civil Rights Coalition, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and local community stakeholders....Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has issued a ruling regarding an application for the recusal of Justice Allan B. Halloway JSC from presiding over a case involving Ikubolaji Nicol. The application, brought by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, challenged Justice Halloway’s impartiality in the matter. Background: The case originated from charges of conspiracy, manslaughter, and perverting the course of justice...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 10, 2025 – Sierra Leonean music sensation, Solomon Fatoma, better known as Solo’s Beats, has released his highly anticipated new single, “Baby Oh Baby,” a track that delves into the intricacies of love and affection. The song explores the depths of romantic connection and offers a soundtrack for couples and those seeking love. Released on Monday, February 10, 2025, “Baby Oh Baby”...Read More