By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone — June 9, 2026: The Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA) has hosted a farewell dinner in honor of the FlickFunds Africa delegation from Nigeria, celebrating their contribution to Sierra Leone’s film industry and creative sector. The event, held at Kabbanna Restaurant and Klub on Lumley Beach Road, brought together tourism operators, filmmakers, media professionals, government officials, and industry leaders. It marked the conclusion...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – The High Court of Sierra Leone has remanded 40‑year‑old Fatou Zingie Gueya, a Senegalese national, on allegations of unlawful possession of cocaine at the Freetown International Airport, Lungi. Gueya made her first appearance before Justice Mark Ngagba of High Court No. 8 on four counts of unlawful possession of prohibited drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act, 2008. Police investigators allege...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN – Police officers across Sierra Leone have lauded Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu following the nationwide distribution of rice supplies that has cleared all outstanding arrears owed to personnel and provided an advance allocation for the coming month. The distribution, undertaken by VIP Trading, has seen each officer receive six bags of rice — covering all backlog and one month’s advance supply....Read More
By Alusine Sesay Freetown, June 8, 2026: The Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), Sierra Leone’s largest maternal facility, has reported a 22% reduction in maternal deaths, dropping from 84 cases in 2024 to 64 in 2025. The findings were presented today at the New Brookfields Hotel during the launch of the hospital’s 2025 Annual Maternal Care Report, organized in partnership with Doctors with Africa CUAMM and the Ministry of Health....Read More
By Communications Unit | MoGCA June 5, 2026 – Sierra Leone’s Honourable Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect during the Global Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children, held at the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) in Turin, Italy. Accompanied by the National Focal Point for Ending Violence Against Children, the...Read More
