By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 24, 2025: Amid persistent blackouts plaguing Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, a World Bank team led by Senior Energy Specialist Paul Kagaba met with the Chairman of the Energy Governance Coordination Group (EGCG), Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, to update him on World Bank-funded projects and reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s energy goals. The meeting took place at Electricity House in...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leonean music industry is in mourning following the death of Betty Lamboi, better known by her stage name, Jelly Bee. The talented artist, celebrated for her exceptional skills in rapping, singing, and songwriting, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after a prolonged battle with health complications. This news was confirmed by her management. A-BANGZ Originals, the entertainment company that played...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Leicester Village, Western Area, Sierra Leone – Frank Samza Serry, popularly known as Samza, a prominent and influential voice in Sierra Leonean hip-hop, has reached a remarkable milestone in his music career. His latest album, “Evidence,” has officially surpassed the 2 million stream mark on Audiomack, a leading music streaming platform. This impressive achievement has also secured him the No. 2 spot on Audiomack Sierra Leone’s...Read More
Sierra Leone has become the first African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) State Party to complete an implementation readiness assessment under the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM). The assessment evaluates Sierra Leone’s compliance with the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Goods, highlighting progress and identifying challenges as the country prepares to commence trading under the AfCFTA. Over seven days of discussions, national experts, policymakers, and stakeholders reviewed Sierra Leone’s adherence...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 25, 2025: A recent report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) and the Clingendael Institute has revealed the alarming impact of the synthetic drug known as “kush” in West Africa, with Sierra Leone being the epicenter of the crisis. The report, titled “Kush in Sierra Leone: West Africa’s Growing Synthetic Drugs Challenge,” highlights the urgent need for coordinated...Read More
