By Ibrahim S. Bangura Renowned German music expert Stephan Flore is currently in Sierra Leone as part of a musical development initiative sponsored by the Senior Expert Service (SES), a German non-governmental organization. Invited by the Bo School and the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Flore is actively training a newly formed female music group alongside the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) military band. In an...Read More
Story by Maham Fatima On May 25, Elektros Inc. (OTC:ELEK) announced significant advancements in its lithium expedition in Sierra Leone. Recent geological surveys by Elektros revealed lithium concentrations that exceed initial projections. This suggests the potential for one of West Africa’s most substantial lithium deposits. The urgency for high-grade and ethically sourced lithium has intensified from major automakers such as Tesla and BMW due to the demand for EVs. Tesla CEO...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka New York, May 27, 2025 – The United Nations has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana and Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to gender advocacy in peacekeeping. The awards will be presented...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has urged Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant in the fight against the MPOX outbreak, even as the country records significant progress in recovery rates. During a visit to the Police Training School in Hastings, one of the main treatment centers, Dr. Jalloh emphasized the need for ongoing community engagement and early case detection. “There is still a need for vigilant...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced new restrictions imposed by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the 1446/2025 Hajj season. Among the measures, Embassy staff and other volunteers from the Sierra Leonean community in Saudi Arabia will no longer be permitted to assist the Presidential Hajj Taskforce at the sacred sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah, and...Read More
