By George M.O. Williams Freetown, May 30, 2025 — An Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, has concluded a two-day diplomatic mission in Sierra Leone, strengthening international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The visit was part of India’s global outreach following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed 26 civilian lives. The attack targeted primarily Hindu tourists but...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has unveiled its Ultra-Modern Media Center at its Tower Hill headquarters in Freetown, marking a significant advancement in electoral transparency and communication. Launched on May 28, 2024, the facility boasts state-of-the-art technology designed to facilitate media operations, real-time engagement, and efforts to counter misinformation. The event was attended by government officials, development partners, and media representatives. Chief Electoral Commissioner...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma-Senior Health Education Officer – HEP/MoH Bo District, Sierra Leone – May 30, 2025 – In the wake of increasing Mpox cases in Bo District, two survivors have stepped forward to support healthcare workers by donating essential infection prevention and control (IPC) supplies to the Bo Government Hospital. Joy Faith Kabba and Khadija Sesay, both Mpox survivors, presented a large quantity of IPC items to aid frontline...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 28, 2025 – The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) delivered an unforgettable night of musical brilliance as it hosted its much-anticipated Brass Wind Concert. Held at the academy’s auditorium, the event celebrated cross-cultural collaboration, artistic growth, and Sierra Leone’s flourishing brass music tradition. The concert was the culmination of weeks of training and mentorship, featuring performances by the...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone’s national year-on-year inflation rate has fallen to 9.38% in April 2025, marking a significant milestone—the first time inflation has reached single digits since May 2021. This decline, reported by Statistics Sierra Leone, reflects a 1.33 percentage point drop from 10.71% in March 2025. Despite the national decline, the monthly consumer price inflation saw a slight uptick, rising to 0.83% in April, compared to 0.24% in...Read More
