On Valentine’s Day 2026, a newborn weighing just 3.79 pounds became the first baby delivered at Sierra Leone’s new Maternal Center of Excellence. The hospital’s NICU was largely funded by creators Hank and John Green and their online community, who raised about $50 million. KEY FACTS: The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) officially opened Feb. 14, 2026, housing Sierra Leone’s first-ever neonatal intensive care unit. The baby girl was delivered at...Read More
Freetown, 2 March 2026 — The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that FIFA has officially approved the hosting of a Goalkeeper Coaching Course in Sierra Leone, marking a significant step in strengthening technical development and specialized coaching expertise in the country. Course Details Dates: Monday, 13 April – Friday, 17 April 2026 Venue: SLFA Secretariat, Kingtom, Freetown Organized in collaboration with FIFA, the course will provide participants with...Read More
Abu Bakarr Jalloh The African Business Awards 2026 has announced the nomination of Sierra Leonean CEO and founder of VR&C Marketing and the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, Vickie Remoe, for the AfBC International Trade Excellence Award. This category honours organisations, businesses, or leaders driving cross-border trade, exports, investments and international partnerships. It recognises excellence in market expansion, trade facilitation, and supply chain development, and in strengthening Africa’s position in global commerce. This year’s awards are scheduled to...Read More
Dumbuya is one of 16 global leaders named to the 2026 TIME Women of the Year list for advancing equitable maternal health care. A Global Honor for Local Leadership Partners In Health (PIH) Sierra Leone’s Isata Dumbuya has been named to TIME’s annual Women of the Year list, recognizing 16 women working toward a better, more equitable world. Dumbuya’s recognition highlights her pivotal work in Sierra Leone, where she...Read More
Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, 2 March 2026 — Babadi Kamara, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), has intensified efforts to bring closure to the long-running 2014 match-fixing investigation. Kamara recently held high-level talks with Drucil Taylor, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee and former Chairman of the SLFA Ethics Board. The meeting focused on strengthening football governance frameworks and establishing clear, legally sound...Read More
