By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 11, 2025: Songo Village in the Western Area Rural District was electrified with excitement on Sunday as residents turned out in massive numbers to welcome Ady Macauley, a prominent aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC) 2028 Flagbearer position. A vibrant and colorful convoy of motorbike riders, women’s groups, youth, and community elders paraded through the village, rallying around Macauley—whom they...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Aspiring musicians in Sierra Leone now have a unique opportunity to develop their talents and receive professional jazz training through the newly launched Music Heals Sierra Leone Jazz Scholarship Program 2025. The fully-funded initiative aims to equip young musicians with quality education, mentorship, and international exposure. The scholarship, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Music Heals Sierra Leone, focuses on healing, creativity, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with key development organizations, is set to host the Second National Health Summit and Performance Awards from Thursday, May 15, to Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the prestigious Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the MoH Conference Hall, Youyi Building, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Themed “Improving...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone’s health sector is witnessing remarkable improvements, with key performance indicators showing substantial progress. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Freetown. Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby highlighted some of the sector’s biggest achievements ahead of the upcoming National Health Summit and Performance Awards. Among the most significant milestones is the rise...Read More
Story by Reuters FREETOWN (Reuters) – Koidu Limited, Sierra Leone’s largest diamond producer, has halted operations and laid off nearly its entire local workforce of more than 1,000 employees following a protracted dispute over pay and working conditions. Workers at the mine went on strike in December 2024 but suspended their walkout to allow negotiations. They then walked out again in early March. The shutdown could impact global diamond markets, already...Read More
