By Sallieu S. Kanu Kenema, Sierra Leone – August 30, 2025: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have confirmed the tragic death of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu, a Catholic priest of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located in Burma 3 Section on the outskirts of Kenema. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 30, and has sent shockwaves through the local community and the wider Catholic faithful....Read More
By Ayana Birbayeva ALMATY — Kazakhstan and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political, economic and humanitarian ties as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Timothy Musa Kabba in Astana on August 28. During the talks, Tokayev underlined Kazakhstan’s commitment to expanding cooperation with African nations, while Kabba conveyed a personal message from Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, reported the Akorda press service. This...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 30, 2025: Africa Global Logistics is spearheading a wave of development at the Freetown Terminal, with Captain Fabjanko Kokan, Regional Managing Director for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, unveiling a series of transformative projects aimed at boosting port efficiency and empowering local communities. Captain Kokan told journalists that the company has invested US$5.5 million in cutting-edge machinery to reduce turnaround time and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kenema, Sierra Leone – August 30, 2025: Sierra Leone’s rising musical sensation, Aminata Sheriff, popularly known as Aminish, has released her much-anticipated single and video, “Hinjorngorwai”, under Da-Vee Entertainment—a soulful tribute to the resilience and strength of women, especially those in Sierra Leone. Rooted in the Mende language, Hinjorngorwai translates to “Marital Shoes”, symbolizing the often unseen emotional and societal challenges women face within marriage. Through...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – August 28, 2025: The Universal Access Development Fund (UADF) is seeking an increase in its levy on Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) from 0.75% to 1% in an effort to accelerate the expansion of telecommunications and ICT services to underserved rural communities across Sierra Leone. The proposal was presented during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Committee on Communication Technology and Innovation to UADF’s headquarters...Read More
