By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay, Strategic Communications Adviser The Government of Sierra Leone has announced plans to transition the operational management of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) to a private operator by the end of 2026. The move is aimed at boosting efficiency, improving service delivery, and ensuring financial sustainability within the energy sector. Deputy Minister of Energy I, Edmund Nonie, disclosed the initiative during the government’s weekly press...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward by 0.3 percentage points from earlier estimates, according to the latest Africa Economic Update, the World Bank Group’s biannual report for the region. The report finds that growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is holding steady at 4.1%—the same pace as...Read More

By George M.O. Williams The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Sierra Leone to increase domestic investment in science and research, warning that stronger science-driven reforms are essential to sustain health gains and counter misinformation. Speaking during the commemoration of World Health Day 2026 and WHO’s 78th anniversary, the Country Representative, Dr. George Ameh, urged government and development partners to expand local research capacity and strengthen collaboration across sectors...Read More

By George M.O. Williams West Africa has become a major logistics and redistribution hub in the global cocaine trade, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime in its Global Organized Crime Index 2025. The report warns that the scale of trafficking and its impacts on governance, public health, and security are rapidly intensifying across the region. Fastest-Growing Criminal Market Between 2019 and 2025, cocaine...Read More

Residents and management of the Cheshire Home have raised serious concerns about the growing challenges affecting their welfare and daily operations, particularly in the areas of water supply, infrastructure, and limited government support. These concerns were highlighted during a recent visit by the Ataya Base Organization and the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU), who demonstrated their support by donating food and other essential items to the home. On behalf of...Read More