By Sallieu S, Kanu Sierra Leone – January 29, 2026: UNICEF and the Irish Embassy in Sierra Leone have launched a joint UN Nutrition Programme (2025–2029) aimed at building climate change resilience, strengthening food and nutrition security, and tackling malnutrition. The programme will be implemented in four districts: Bombali, Kailahun, Kenema, and Moyamba. Speaking at the launch, UNICEF Representative in Sierra Leone and Chair of UN Nutrition, Rudolf Schwenk,...Read More
By Fatima Kpala Port Loko District, Sierra Leone – January 29, 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone, sitting in Kambia, has sentenced Finda Aziz Turay to five years imprisonment after convicting her of illegal possession of drugs. Turay was arraigned on four counts, including unlawful possession of drugs contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008) and selling of drugs contrary...Read More
By: Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education January 27, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to democratic governance and constitutional reform, firmly dismissing any suggestion of a third-term presidential agenda. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education at the Miatta Civic Center in Freetown. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, emphasized that...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 29, 2026: The Choithram International Foundation has awarded scholarships to 283 pupils from schools across Sierra Leone, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to education, healthcare, and social welfare. The ceremony, held at the Choithram Head Office on Rawdon Street, Freetown, brought together pupils, parents, guardians, and members of the press. Delivering the keynote address, Harish Agnani, Financial Comptroller of the Choithram Group,...Read More
Freetown, January 26, 2026: The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, has held his first official meeting with the newly constituted Organising Committee, tasking the body with making the FA Cup its immediate priority while outlining its broader responsibilities across SLFA competitions. The meeting, which took place at the SLFA Secretariat, focused on strategic planning and coordination for the upcoming FA Cup. Discussions also covered the...Read More
