By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Heart of Ekenwa, the latest release from USAfricaMovieProduction, premiered to strong anticipation as it delivers a stirring exploration of family expectations, tradition, and the importance of genuine connection in love and marriage. Directed by Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker Evelyn Grote, the film highlights the consequences of parental control...Read More

Environment and Biodiversity By Sallieu S. Kanu Environmental degradation remains an urgent issue for Sierra Leone, particularly in the Kambui Hills, Western Area Peninsular National Park and other critical landscapes in Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in collaboration with Initiative for Media Development (iMDEV), has successfully concluded a comprehensive training program...Read More

Environment and Biodiversity By Sallieu S. Kanu Environmental degradation remains an urgent issue for Sierra Leone, particularly in the Kambui Hills, Western Area Peninsular National Park and other critical landscapes in Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in collaboration with Initiative for Media Development (iMDEV), has successfully concluded a comprehensive training program...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Rising Sierra Leonean music sensation Memish Bee has captivated listeners with her latest release, Want It, a sultry track that explores love, desire, and connection. The single, which features fellow artist Pit Wizzy, brings a fresh fusion of Afrobeat, R&B, and African rhythms that reflects Memish Bee’s...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a significant move to foster human capital development, the Freetown City Council (FCC), in partnership with Emerging Leaders UK, delivered a transformative “Leadership for Life” training program for youth and women. Held from October 29 to 31, the three-day workshop engaged 215 participants from city markets,...Read More

Titus Boye-Thompson, London In an interview with a close aide to the former President of Sierra Leone Dr Ernest Bai Koroma who is presently residing in Nigeria, it has been revealed that the former President is very disturbed by the seeming disintegration of the political party he once controlled as Chairman and Leader.  In the...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — In an ongoing legal dispute over the Paramount Chieftaincy election in Bumpe Gao Chiefdom, Bo District, Petitioner Sakpa Jibao Gbekpa has sought an extension on an interim injunction to prevent Alfred Sovula from acting as chief until the court reaches a decision. The request was made Monday, November...Read More

Story by Mongabay By Mohamed Fofanah Conservationists mobilize to save Sierra Leone national park and its chimpanzees© Mongabay FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Standing at an altitude of 1,945 meters (6,381 feet), Mount Bintumani is the highest peak of the Loma Mountains, which is the highest mountain range in Sierra Leone, and the tallest peak in West...Read More

Mandarin language teacher Liu Mei (right) helps a local student at the Confucius Institute in Freetown, Sierra Leone, during a class for Fourah Bay College Secondary School students on Oct 15. PHOTO BY SAIDU BAH/AFP In a small yard in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone on the southern coast of West Africa, dozens of students...Read More