By Sallieu S. Kanu The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Free Quality School Education (FQSE) Secretariat have launched a nationwide verification exercise in preparation for the rollout of a $2 million education support project funded by China Aid, according to a statement which was published by UNDP. The initiative aims to enhance educational facilities in selected public schools and chiefdoms across 10 districts, strengthening President Julius Maada Bio’s...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Sierra Leone’s rising football star, Momoh Ibrahim Kamara, has won the Golden Boot at the recently concluded U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with four goals. His stellar performances were a key highlight in Sierra Leone’s debut appearance at the competition. Despite the Sierra Leone U-20 Shooting Stars making a strong impression in the tournament, their journey ended in the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, successfully concluded the 2025 National Health Summit and Performance Awards, marking a renewed commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and innovation in Sierra Leone. The three-day event, held at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown from May 15 to 17, brought together stakeholders to evaluate progress, discuss challenges, and chart a future for a more inclusive healthcare system....Read More
A high-level delegation from Liberia has wrapped up its regional trade and logistics tour with a final stop at the Africa Global Logistics (AGL) office in Freetown. The visit marked the culmination of a week-long engagement aimed at strengthening economic partnerships and enhancing port operations between Liberia and its neighbors, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Jonathan L. Kaipe, Liberia’s Port Director, described the tour as an important feasibility assessment, evaluating capacity,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay The ongoing dispute between workers and Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest diamond mining company, has reignited calls for a comprehensive review of mining agreements in the country. The conflict, centered around workers’ demands for fair wages, proper working conditions, and payment in line with current exchange rates, has taken a political turn following the involvement of the country’s First Lady. While the public debate has focused on...Read More
