March 18, 2026: The National Sports Authority (NSA), led by Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has held a strategic meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to explore a bilateral partnership aimed at strengthening sports development in Sierra Leone. The meeting, attended by NSA directors and UNDP officials, focused on expanding opportunities for sports infrastructure, innovation, and youth empowerment. Expanding Funding and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulai emphasized that while...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams March 18, 2026: Freetown Terminal Limited has celebrated its 15th anniversary with a corporate event highlighting its contributions to trade facilitation and economic growth in Sierra Leone. The ceremony, held at the Country Lodge in Freetown, brought together partners, distinguished guests, and well-wishers to reflect on the company’s journey and reaffirm its commitment to supporting national development through efficient port services and strategic partnerships. Reflections on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka KONO, March 2026: – The High Court in Kono has sentenced businessman Abdulai Shabab Yayah Bah to 20 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drugs, specifically kush. Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura delivered the ruling, convicting Bah under Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008. According to the indictment, Bah was arrested on November 4, 2025, in the Kono Judicial District,...Read More
Academic study suggests such intermediaries play significant role in biometric enrollment Mar 18, 2026, 1:24 pm EDT | Lu-Hai Liang Categories Biometrics News | ID for All | In Depth The promise of national digital identity systems is the tantalizing dream of direct connection between people, official identities and public bodies. Additionally, it onboards marginalized communities into society and can diminish corruption and discriminatory practices. However, this doesn’t tell the full story. An academic study draws attention...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone has been ranked 146th out of 147 countries in the newly released World Happiness Report 2026, placing the nation second from the bottom globally, just ahead of war-torn Afghanistan. The report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an international editorial board, assigns Sierra Leone...Read More
