Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) welcomed a high-level Russian delegation in a meeting focused on strengthening cultural and educational ties between Sierra Leone and Russia. The visit was facilitated by the Office of the Vice President and accompanied by Hon. Sahr Emerson Lamina, Member of Parliament. Hon. Lamina expressed gratitude for the delegation’s visit, emphasizing that the engagement created an opportunity...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have reported a slight increase in crime nationwide in 2025, according to its latest Annual Crime Report. The findings highlight trends in criminal activity and road traffic offences, providing guidance for policing strategies, policy formulation, and crime prevention initiatives. National Crime Statistics 2025: 34,066 offences recorded, representing a crime rate of 0.38%. 2024: 29,874 offences recorded, representing a crime...Read More
Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), through its NGO Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO), continued its NGO Open Information Initiative with presentations from BRAC Sierra Leone, AVSI Foundation, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The session took place at the MoPED Conference Hall, Tower Hill, Freetown. The NGO Open Information Initiative provides a...Read More
A prominent Africa–Europe trade envoy and philanthropist, Michele Maria Valenti, has extended humanitarian support to religious communities in Sierra Leone during the holy month of Ramadan and the Lent season. The humanitarian assistance, distributed on March 11, 2026, was facilitated through Valenti’s business partner in the country, Alhaji Bangura. The donation included essential food items such as bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, boxes of tomato paste, cartons of...Read More
Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) marked International Women’s Day with vibrant celebrations across its headquarters and subsidiary sites, reaffirming the company’s strong commitment to empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of its female workforce. At the company’s headquarters, LRMG partnered with the Confucius Institute to host a cultural exchange and reflection event centered on women’s empowerment and skills development. Held in the conference room, the program created...Read More
