By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, July 27, 2025 — The Soso community in Sierra Leone has ushered in a new chapter of leadership and unity with the appointment of Kandeh Alhaji Sheikh Ahmed Bangura as their new tribal head. The official ceremony, held at Brama Lane, Freetown, was a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and inter-ethnic solidarity. The event drew hundreds of attendees including traditional rulers, religious leaders, and dignitaries...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 28, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sartie Kenneh, has issued a sobering warning about the silent spread of Hepatitis B and C in the country, revealing that nearly one million citizens — approximately 13.8% of the population — are unknowingly infected with Hepatitis B. An additional 192,000 are exposed to Hepatitis C, according to official estimates. Speaking during the commemoration of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, June 28, 2025 — Rokel Commercial Bank has officially returned to Cline Town, rekindling its presence in one of Freetown’s most historically and economically significant communities. This marks a major milestone in the bank’s drive for expansion and modernization, decades after the closure of Barclays Bank PLC during the civil war. The launch of the new branch, fully equipped with modern banking services, is seen...Read More
Freetown, July 27, 2025 — The atmosphere was filled with reverence and joy as God Is Our Light Mission Sierra Leone celebrated its 80th anniversary with a grand thanksgiving service at the Church Headquarters, No. 9 Cannon Lane, off Jomo Kenyatta Road, Freetown. Theme: “Building on the Rock: Forging Ahead” Inspired by Matthew 7:24–25, the anniversary theme paid tribute to the enduring foundation of faith laid since the mission’s inception...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 29, 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled its Supplementary Government Budget and Statement of Economic and Financial Policies for the 2025 financial year, with a sharp focus on fiscal consolidation and budget credibility to sustain macroeconomic stability. Delivering the address at the Chamber of Parliament, Tower Hill, Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura stated that the revised budget is necessary due...Read More
