By John Baimba Sesay I have written a few opinions on Yenga. But in January 2021, I wrote about why diplomacy should remain one of Sierra Leone’s most viable paths to reclaiming Yenga. While I still hold that view, recent developments compel me to suggest a step further: it is time to seriously consider international arbitration.Border disputes between nations are often deeply rooted in historical, political, and cultural complexities. Though...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 2, 2025 The Academic & Career Advisory, Counseling, and Student Complaints Services (ACACSC) of the University of Sierra Leone has issued a health advisory urging students to take strict precautionary measures following a significant rise in Mpox (Monkeypox) cases across the country. According to health authorities, as of May 1, 2025, Sierra Leone has recorded 1,140 confirmed cases, with 837 currently...Read More

Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 1, 2025 As part of Sierra Leone’s commemoration of International Workers’ Day, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has directed the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security to initiate negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The announcement came during the National Labour Conference, held at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown, where government officials, stakeholders, and dignitaries gathered to discuss labor reforms and workers’...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially inaugurated the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) at State House, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s dedication to good governance, transparency, and democratic accountability. The inauguration marks a pivotal moment in Sierra Leone’s governance reform efforts, reaffirming its active engagement in the APRM—a Pan-African initiative aimed at fostering self-assessment,...Read More

By Stephen V. Lansana Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 30, 2025 Winners of the ILO Opportunity Salone Business Competition in the Cassava Flour and Palm Kernel value chains have expressed their appreciation to the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for providing financial support to expand their businesses. The competition, initially launched in 2023 across four districts—Bo, Kenema, Bombali, and Port-Loko—allowed finalists to advance...Read More