By George M.O. Williams Freetown, July 8, 2025 — The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), hosted a specialized training session aimed at strengthening conflict-sensitive reporting and enhancing governance accountability among media practitioners. Held at the Civil Service Training College in Tower Hill, Freetown, the workshop convened editors, station managers, and senior journalists to deepen their understanding...Read More
Dear Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella I was pleased to hear from you on Radio Democracy 98.1 FM the morning of July 9, 2025, and appreciate your commitment to return to the office and investigate the root causes of the electricity issue at Devil Hole. As you may know, this concern has been the focus of advocacy for the past four years, ever since transformers were installed but never connected to supply...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 8 July 2025 — In its weekly Government Press Conference, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education convened cabinet ministers and institutional leaders to spotlight major strides in Sierra Leone’s national development agenda. Held at the Ministry’s headquarters, the press briefing emphasized inclusive policy implementation, public sector accountability, and infrastructure transformation under President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership. Information Minister Chernor Bah Commends Civic Consistency, Launches...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 9, 2025 — In a major step toward financial accountability, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially returned One Million New Leones (equivalent to 1 Billion old Leones) to the Freetown City Council (FCC) following the successful recovery of misappropriated public funds. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala made the presentation at a ceremony held at the Commission’s Integrity House conference room. The funds were part...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 8, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s energy sector is entering a transformative phase, with aggressive reforms and strategic transitions aimed at achieving national energy sovereignty. During his appearance on SLBC’s “Morning Coffee” radio program and AYV television, Energy Sector Lead Dr. Kandeh Yumkella outlined a comprehensive vision for the country’s energy landscape, reaffirming the government’s commitment to sustainable energy development under President Julius Maada Bio’s...Read More
