By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: French Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Briard Luc, paid a courtesy visit to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown, reaffirming France’s commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with Sierra Leone. During the meeting, Ambassador Luc praised President Bio’s leadership, commending his dedication to Sierra Leone’s development and its growing international influence, particularly within the United Nations...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 13, 2025: In a bid to tackle waste management issues and improve public health, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched ‘Operation Dorti Mus Go;, an initiative aimed at enforcing the newly introduced Solid and Liquid Waste Collection Byelaws 2024. The byelaws, designed to modernize the city’s waste management system, mandate structured waste collection through FCC-approved waste management firms, ensuring compliance...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Kamara Freetown, Sierra Leone — May 14, 2025: Archbishop Emmanuel Tamba Kongoh of the Church of the Lord Prayer Fellowship, Sierra Leone Province, has celebrated a decade of spiritual leadership in a commemorative event held at the Church Hall on Aladura Drive, Freetown. The gathering brought together clergy, congregants, and well-wishers in recognition of the Archbishop’s unwavering commitment to faith and community development over the past 10...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations and support Sierra Leone’s education sector, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated school materials worth $100,000 (over 2.3 billion old leones). The contribution underscores China’s continued commitment to advancing educational development in the country. The donation, which includes school furniture, blackboards, globes, footballs, solar-powered devices, and firefighting equipment, will benefit 21 educational institutions...Read More
By Alimamy Lahai Kamara Freetown, Sierra Leone – Efforts to shape Sierra Leone’s electoral future are gaining momentum as key stakeholders advance plans for a national dialogue on electoral reforms. The Attorney-General, the Tripartite Coordinator, and International IDEAS recently convened to discuss technical decisions related to Recommendation 78 of the Tripartite Report, which addresses the choice of electoral system for the country. The meeting outlined an inclusive approach, emphasizing five...Read More
