By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 25, 2025: In a colorful and historic ceremony held at the Embassy of Cuba in Aberdeen, Freetown, Ambassador Norma Sánchez Águila led the celebration of Cuba’s National Day of Culture, marking the first official commemoration of the event in Sierra Leone. The celebration, dedicated to the centenaries of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Ruz, playwright Abelardo Estorino, and student movement pioneer Julio...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – October 28, 2025: A coalition of leading civil society organisations in Sierra Leone has issued a powerful joint statement calling for the strict neutrality of the country’s security forces and a recommitment to democratic principles as the nation prepares for its 2028 general elections. The statement, released today, expresses deep concern over recent inflammatory political rhetoric that threatens national peace and institutional integrity....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 27 October 2025 — In a landmark move to enhance the welfare and operational readiness of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura has completed his maiden nationwide tour, addressing critical issues affecting troops and unveiling a series of development initiatives. The tour, which covered military installations in Lungi, Kabala, Kono, Makeni, Bo, Pujehun, Jendema,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Rome, Italy – October 2025: In a compelling demonstration of African youth leadership on the global stage, Alhaji Alusine Kebe, Global Coordinator of the World Food Forum (WFF) Sierra Leone Chapter, proudly represented Sierra Leone and the African continent at the 2025 World Food Forum Flagship Event. Held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, the event marked the FAO’s 80th anniversary and...Read More
A COMMENTARY BY: ALIMAMY LAHAI KAMARA I continue to follow him, read his speeches, study his diplomatic behaviour, and relate those attitudes to the political governance of the very state he represents in internationalism. President Julius Maada Bio! Sierra Leone was adequately represented at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States of America led by the President. A conglomeration of personalities – those in sectors...Read More
