By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone—In an exciting milestone for Sierra Leone basketball, Elephant Bet has announced its sponsorship of the first international basketball friendly in 18 years, organized by the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF). This landmark event marks a new chapter for the sport in Sierra Leone, highlighting the nation’s aspirations to revive and elevate basketball on the international stage. The series will feature Guinea’s top-tier team,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a remarkable gesture aimed at saving lives and celebrating voluntary blood donation, Connaught Hospital will host over 60 voluntary blood donors from the Desmond Lewis Voluntary Blood Donors Foundation on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the hospital’s main blood bank. The foundation was established to honor the legacy of Mr. Desmond Lewis, Sierra Leone’s highest blood donor, who has generously donated over 100...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a commendable effort to combat avoidable blindness, Choithram Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Ministry of Health to launch a Free Cataract Surgical Camp, an initiative that has already transformed lives across Sierra Leone. During a media briefing on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the hospital shared updates on the program’s remarkable progress, showcasing its life-changing impact on beneficiaries. Harish Agnani, a key proponent...Read More
U20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament The wait is over! As Sierra Leone prepares to compete on one of Africa’s biggest youth football stages, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has officially unveiled the 26-man squad that will proudly represent the nation at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, kicking off this week. These young talents have earned their spots through hard work, discipline,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On April 19, 2025, the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU) demonstrated its steadfast commitment to aiding vulnerable children by donating essential items to Cheshire Home, a facility dedicated to children with disabilities. The heartfelt donation included bags of rice, clothes, laundering soaps, bundles of water, gallons of cooking oil, and other necessities. The Union also extended support to the caregivers who tirelessly care for the children....Read More
