By Sallieu S. Kanu The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations officially handed over the Digital Farmer Registry to the Mano River Union (MRU) Secretariat on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The ceremony, held at the MRU Secretariat in Freetown, marked a significant milestone in regional agricultural transformation, aiming to improve farmer data management, support decision-making, and enhance food security and rural development across MRU member states—Guinea, Côte...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (SLPLB) has officially announced the opening and closing dates for the second phase of the transfer window. According to the announcement: “The second phase of the transfer window will officially open on Saturday, 29th March 2025, and close on Thursday, 17th April 2025, in accordance with Article 8.8 of the league’s Rules and Regulations.” During this period, clubs will be...Read More
In a bid to address water scarcity in Sierra Leone’s underserved rural areas, the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has signed a $3.4 million contract with SAHAB AL UFUQ/EMT GROUP. The joint venture will spearhead the drilling of 100 wells across multiple rural communities, with the initiative funded by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). This landmark project aims to enhance access to clean drinking water for rural populations. Scheduled...Read More
ID authorities of the West African nations of Nigeria and Sierra Leone have warned of the existence of entities illegally printing and distributing national ID cards to their citizens. Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) of Sierra Leone raised the alarm this week in different statements posted on their Facebook pages. In Nigeria, the NIMC said it had come to its knowledge that...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma Senior Health Education Officer –HEP/MoH Freetown, Sierra Leone: In a significant step toward combating the MPOX outbreak, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, received the first dose of the MPOX vaccine during the official launch of the vaccination campaign. The event, held at the CCSL compound in Freetown, marked the beginning of a nationwide initiative targeting frontline workers and high-risk groups. Dr. Demby emphasized...Read More
