Freetown, Sierra Leone — Civil society group Health Alert has condemned the Ministry of Works, accusing it of negligence and corruption in the wake of frequent building collapses across the capital. According to Health Alert, the Ministry has failed to develop and enforce policies regulating the construction of multi‑storey buildings, while issuing permits to unqualified contractors and house owners. The organization alleges that many of these “so‑called contractors” use fake...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone: Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has praised Orange Sierra Leone for its transformative role in advancing the country’s digital ecosystem, highlighting the impact of the Orange Digital Center (ODC) in building skills and opportunities for young people. Reflecting on his early engagement with the company, the Chief Minister recalled encouraging Orange’s leadership to establish the Digital Center nearly seven years ago. “Today, I visited...Read More
WFP Warns of Looming Food Emergency, One in Four Children Stunted By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 24, 2026 — The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm over Sierra Leone’s worsening food insecurity, reporting that 78 percent of the population is food insecure, with 13 percent severely affected and 26 percent of children under five stunted. The Country Brief for May 2026, shows that despite modest improvements since...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams Freetown, May 26, 2026: The Sierra Leone Chamber of Agribusiness Development (SLeCAD) has held a high‑level dialogue with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFS) to strengthen collaboration between government and private sector players in advancing the country’s Feed Salone agenda. The meeting, hosted at SLeCAD’s Beach Road office, brought together agribusiness owners, farmers, investors, and ministry officials to explore practical ways of boosting...Read More
By Genivi Verdejo THE Philippines and Sierra Leone signed an undertaking agreement on May 20, 2026, establishing the mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates. Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) Executive Director Dr. Daniel Kaitibi signed the document, while Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-STCW Office Executive Director Samuel Batalla witnessed on behalf of the Philippines. The agreement was formalized at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters during the 111th Session of the Maritime...Read More
