By Salloiu S, Kanu September 26, 2025 — Eastern Freetown witnessed a remarkable moment of unity and reverence on Friday as thousands of worshippers and supporters gathered at the Gaddafi Mosque to observe Jummah prayers alongside Dr. Kaifala Marah, a leading aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer position. The turnout was unprecedented. Worshippers spilled out of the mosque onto Main Bai Bureh Road, creating a sea of faithful...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura WASHINGTON, September 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project. Supported by a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant focused on the Western Area, the project is the first phase of a Multiphase Programmatic Approach totaling $180 million over the next decade. It is designed to improve sector institutions, strengthen WASH...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), in collaboration with the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL), hosted a heartfelt event to honor the remarkable contributions of Kyra Christine King, popularly known as KC, a music missionary who has left an indelible mark on the local arts community. Over the past year, KC, who came to Sierra Leone as an eager intern...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay, Senior Comms Manager, C40 Cities Co-Chair Office New York, September 25, 2025: Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, concluded a series of high-profile engagements at UN Climate Week in New York, spotlighting the pivotal role cities play in advancing global climate solutions. Mayor Aki-Sawyerr began the week at the Women Leaders Network gathering, hosted by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN....Read More
BY Sallieu S. Kanu New York, USA, Wednesday, September 24, 2025: – His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has delivered a strong call for bold multilateralism and urgent reform of the United Nations during his address at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. Speaking under the theme “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and...Read More
