By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE delivered a compelling address on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Salone Day National Symposium, calling for leadership that prioritizes citizens’ welfare as Sierra Leone marks 64 years of independence. The symposium, organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, was attended by Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, government ministers, and other distinguished guests. In...Read More
George M.O Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Conex Energy reaffirmed its commitment to workplace safety and community well-being as it commemorated World Safety Day on April 28, 2025. This year’s celebration centered on prevention, digital innovation, and fostering a proactive safety culture under the theme “Step Up, Step In to Strengthen Safety.” A key focus of the event was the prevention of Mpox, a viral illness characterized by rash, swollen...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with local and international organizations, successfully concluded a National Conference on Financing for Women, Peace, and Security on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown. Funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the conference called for increased investment in women as peacebuilders, entrepreneurs, and agents of change. Held under the theme “Pathways to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Makeni, Sierra Leone, April 26, 2025—In line with the Reformation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration program of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), a total of 39 inmates from the Northeast Region Correctional Centres, including Makeni Male & Female, Mafanta, and Magburaka Correctional Centres, have graduated from the University of Makeni (UNIMAK). The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the lives...Read More
Gaborone, Botswana – The Sierra Leone Senior Women’s Cricket Team made a resounding statement in the opening of the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20 Tournament, registering two dominant victories against Mozambique and Eswatini in Gaborone, Botswana. The team launched their campaign with a commanding seven-wicket win over Mozambique, restricting their opponents to just 37 runs in 15.1 overs. In response, Sierra Leone comfortably chased the target, scoring 39 for the loss...Read More
