By Agnes Aineah Freetown, 31 July, 2025 /(ACI Africa). Members of the Clergy at Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown have been encouraged to seek regular medical checkups to keep their physical and mental health in check. Facilitators at a workshop that was organized in Freetown on the theme “The Emotional Toll of being a Priest” noted that Priests, more than any other people, suffer burnout and emotional exhaustion in their vocation that...Read More
Freetown, July 30, 2025 — The National Commission for Children (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and empowering Sierra Leone’s youth, emphasizing the need for cross-sectoral collaboration and inclusive, child-centered policy implementation. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing, Commissioner Joyce Wuya Tejan-Kella lauded President Julius Maada Bio for elevating children’s issues in the national development agenda. She also commended the Ministry of Transport...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, July 31, 2025 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favor of Ms. Aminata Bangura, declaring her eligible to contest the upcoming presidential election of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 20252. The decision follows an appeal for a stay of execution filed by Bangura on July 24, 2025, in the matter CAS 2025/A/1613 Aminata Bangura v....Read More
Public Advisory: Forecast of Heavy Rainfall Over a Three-Day Period Across Sierra Leone Date: 30th July 2025 The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) wishes to inform the public of a forecast of heavy rainfall over the next three days (July 30 – August 2, 2025) as issued by the African Union’s Climate Centre (ACMAD/OCHA), which aligns with projections from the Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency (SLMet). According to the forecast, Sierra...Read More
London, UK — July 29, 2025: The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to engaging the Sierra Leonean diaspora in national development during a high-level community meeting held at the Taj Hotel in London on July 25, 2025. Hosted by the Sierra Leone High Commission, the forum attracted business leaders, professionals, and community stakeholders eager to contribute to the country’s progress. Dr....Read More