Staff at the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) are reeling from the theft on 20th July 2023, of the organization’s brand new Toyota Land Cruiser, essential for chimpanzee rescues. Without a suitable replacement, their ability to save the lives of endangered chimpanzees and carry out critical field operations is severely compromised. Tacugama has launched an appeal to reach out to all their supporters for funds to replace the vehicle, which is...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker The Technical Department of the Sierra Leone Football Association is set to hold a Coach Instructors’ Course designed to train trainers of coaches to develop the profession across the Country, through capacity building. The course will take place from Wednesday the 2nd of August to Wednesday the 23rd of August 2023 at the SLFA Academy Conference Hall. The Sierra Leone Football Association has called for interested...Read More

By Dr. med. Mustapha S. Kabba For those of us on the ground in Sierra Leone, the challenges we face daily in providing healthcare services underscore the grave disparities present across the various corners of our planet when it comes to our ability, or lack thereof, to heal. In Sierra Leone, the most dramatic example of the challenges we face is the severe lack of qualified professionals equipped to handle...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone has placed a temporary ban  on the movement of livestock and meat imports from neighbouring Liberia after 36 cows died near the border, the government said in a statement on Monday. The government said that it is stepping up surveillance for possible anthrax. Authorities in Liberian said the cattle deaths began in July near the town of Kelima Bendu in Lofa County, about 10...Read More

By Staff Writer  Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has appointed 32-year-old Salima Mormorna Bah as the new Minister of Communication, Technology, and Innovation. Bah, will now lead Sierra Leone’s digital journey developing initiatives that promote the use of technology to develop the country. Bak holds an LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Wales (Holborn College) and is practising as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra...Read More