By Kemo Cham Mamie Kailondo is an intern at the AMT Hospital in Bo, southern Sierra Leone. Her daily work routine involves conducting health talks and advising patients on recommended health-seeking behaviors, such as infection prevention and control measures. Mamie is a second-year student at Njala University Bo campus, where she is pursuing a four-year degree programme in health education. She also shares her time volunteering in a campaign against...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, October 22, 2025: Amid Kargbo, a 27-year-old businessman, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Center in Freetown following his appearance before Magistrate Adama Kandeh at Pademba Road Court No.4 on Wednesday. He faces a charge of Obtaining Money by False Pretences, in violation of Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to court documents, the alleged incident occurred on Saturday, August 10, 2025,...Read More
EU-funded SOGREA aims to attract private clean energy investment Initiative supports goal to reach 78% electricity access by 2030 Sierra Leone has opened an investment window under the Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) initiative to spur private financing for green mini-grids across the country, especially in rural areas. The announcement was made on Oct. 21. The facility, worth about 22 million euros (approximately $23.2 million), is financed by the European...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — November 14, 2025: Lace Groove Music Consultancy, led by renowned music educator and former Principal of the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Lovelace Love-Harding, is set to host the much-anticipated Birthday Brass Concert on Friday, November 14, 2025. The event will take place at Creative Hub Africa on Spur Road, adjacent to the Lumley Police Station. Organized by the October 27th...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone — October 22, 2025: Tennson Ncube, popularly known as S’phongo and founder of Inkundla Spaces, has announced the upcoming Inkundla Arts Festival 2025: Mind Matters, Stories That Heal, a three-day event dedicated to addressing mental health challenges through art, dialogue, and community engagement. The festival will run from October 31 to November 2 at Mongo Peak in western Freetown. Inkundla Spaces, an organization committed...Read More