By Ibrahim S. Bangura As Sierra Leone approaches its Independence anniversary, a pressing question emerges from the heart of its cultural landscape: how does a nation celebrate its identity while neglecting those who have preserved it? At 79 years old, veteran traditional musician and cultural icon Bockarie Ansumana, popularly known as Dr. Kposowai, is calling on the Government of Sierra Leone to recognise his decades of service to the nation....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu April 7, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has confirmed that, effective April 1, 2026, biometric residence and work permit cards are the only legally recognized documents for non-nationals living and working in the country. All previous paper-based permits have been declared invalid for identification, residency, or employment purposes. The announcement, jointly issued by the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security and the Sierra Leone...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu A female chimpanzee, Sierra Leone’s national animal and a protected species, was killed in the Mile 91 community late Sunday night, prompting swift intervention from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA). According to police accounts, the incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. after residents reported that the chimpanzee had strayed into the community and was perceived as a threat. Officers from the Mile 91 Police Division were...Read More
The Government of Sierra Leone announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that tough measures against All People’s Congress (APC) council officials who continue to boycott their duties, warning that salaries, official vehicles, and other benefits will be withheld if they fail to resume work. Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba Lamina, speaking on Radio Democracy 98.1 FM, described the boycott as “illegal and harmful to citizens,” stressing...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo, Southern Sierra Leone – Friday, April 3, 2026 — President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, joined alumni, students, and dignitaries at the Bo Government Secondary School to mark the institution’s 120th Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony, commemorating more than a century of excellence in education and character development. The landmark celebration, themed “Bo School at 120 – Celebrating a...Read More
