Egypt’s Ambassador in Freetown Rasha Suleiman held a meeting with Minister of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone Ibrahim Sesay to explore ways to enhance economic and trade relations between Egypt and Sierra Leone. The discussions align with ongoing efforts to build on the outcomes of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to Egypt in March in 2025. During the meeting, both sides discussed the possibility of organizing a joint Egypt–Sierra...Read More
By Sallaieu S. Kanu Freetown: This year’s International Youth Day celebration in Susan’s Bay on August 12, 2025, was a powerful showcase of grassroots leadership and community-driven development. Led by Secure Her Empowerment for Peace (SHE4Peace), over 22 youth-led organizations united under the theme “Youths for the SDGs: Localizing the SDGs for National Development” to deliver a full day of action, dialogue, and empowerment. The day began with a dynamic...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura ierra Leone’s Immunization Programme Gets Major Boost with Solar Power and Cold Chain Equipment from Sierra Leone — August 2025: Sierra Leone’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has received a transformative upgrade following the official handover of a 150KVA solar power system, vehicles, and cold chain equipment from UNICEF, with support from the Government of Sierra Leone and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The ceremony, held at...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — August 14, 2025: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally indicted Abu Kamara, a former Finance Manager at the Customs Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), on nine counts of possession of unexplained wealth. The charges, filed under Section 27(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008 (as amended in 2019), allege that Kamara acquired assets far exceeding his official earnings. Kamara,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — August 12, 2025: In a major step toward national reconciliation, the Government of Sierra Leone has formally cleared 37 individuals affiliated with the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party of any criminal investigations, affirming their freedom to resume normal activities without interference. The announcement, issued by the Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, follows recommendations from the Resolution 4 Oversight Committee...Read More
