By George M. O. Williams Sierra Leone — Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has formally responded to a government inquiry into alleged Kush-related deaths across the capital, revealing a troubling surge in unclaimed corpses and calling for urgent national action. In a letter dated October 20, 2025, addressed to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, the Mayor submitted a detailed spreadsheet documenting 220 corpses collected by the Freetown...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, October 21, 2025: A major step toward universal energy access in Sierra Leone was taken today with the launch of a €22 million investment facility under the Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) Initiative. The program aims to catalyze private sector investment in green mini-grids (GMGs), expanding electricity access across rural communities and accelerating the country’s electrification goals. The initiative is funded by the European...Read More
By George M. O. Williams October 21, 2025: The Sierra Leone Employers Federation (SLEF), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new Employers’ Guide and conducted a training session on the Employment Act, 2023. The initiative, supported by the ILO’s Bureau for Employers’ Activities, aims to enhance workplace productivity, promote decent work, and ensure compliance with the country’s revised labour laws. Held at the Family Kingdom...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Honourable Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, on Monday officially welcomed the newly appointed Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Freetown. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between the Ministry and UNFPA. During the engagement, both parties emphasized the importance of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone, October 21, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a formal indictment at the High Court of Sierra Leone, Holden at Kono, against two employees of the Koidu Government Hospital for allegedly misappropriating medical supplies designated for the Free Health Care Programme. The accused, Christian Benjamin Karjue, Head Store Keeper, and Ibrahim Janneh, Cleaner, are both residents of Koidu in the Kono District. They face...Read More
