By Desmond Tunde Coker The Sierra Leone U-20 national football team, affectionately known as the Shooting Stars, is set to face a tough challenge in this month’s TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. Scheduled to kick off on April 27, 2025, the biennial competition, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), serves as a showcase of young African football talent. Beyond the tournament’s prestige, the...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Sierra Leone Chamber for Agribusiness Development (SLeCAD), in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), on Monday, 14th April 2025, awarded grants of US$5,000 (approximately NLe120,000) each to six selected women and youth-led agribusinesses. The symbolic cheque presentation took place in Freetown. This initiative, part of a broader ACBF project, aims to empower women and youth entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector, acknowledging their vital role in...Read More
Sierra Leone Makes History at Ride Afrique Cycling Competition in Accra, Ghana The Lunsar Cycling Club has officially announced its six-man team set to represent Sierra Leone at the prestigious 2025 Ride Afrique cycling competition in Accra, Ghana. This marks a monumental moment in Sierra Leonean cycling, as it is the first time a local club is sending a team to compete internationally. The Sierra Leonean cyclists will compete against...Read More
By Sallieu S. KanuHis Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has once again urged global leaders to prioritize the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that the current structure is outdated and no longer representative of the global community, particularly Africa. He made this call while joining fellow Heads of State and Government for the official opening of the Antalya...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security has advocated for stricter regulations and improved accountability in fertilizer importation, agro-dealer licensing, and the distribution of agro-chemicals across Sierra Leone. During a recent session, the Committee scrutinized the regulatory framework and operational challenges faced by the agency responsible for ensuring fertilizer quality control and overseeing private sector participation in the agriculture supply chain. The Committee Chair...Read More
