Story by Will Symons One of West Africa’s most iconic hiking destinations is under threat and diminishing fast due to illegal ‘slash and burn’ farming. Located in the Southern Koinadugu region of Sierra Leone, the Loma Mountains national park is a hotspot for hikers from across the globe, boasting a challenging combination of dense jungle...Read More

Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a case stirring significant interest, Alusine Hudo Jalloh, Director of Pioneer Power Engineering Company SL Limited, testified against Zhou Wengie, a Chinese national and company shareholder, who appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on charges of forgery, uttering, and conspiracy to defraud. During...Read More

By Ishmael Bayoh, Information Attachè, Sierra Leone Embassy Dakar Sénégal Sierra Leonean artists and art lovers, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, held an exhibition on Saturday, November 9, 2024, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic talents from Sierra Leone as part of the OFF of 15th Dakar Biennale. His Excellency President...Read More

By Alusine Sesay A class three pupil Khadija Jalloh, 8, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, after being allegedly sexually abused by her teacher in Freetown, the education authority said in an incident report Friday. According to hospital sources, the eight-year-old victim complained of stomach pain and was then taken to hospital. Following a...Read More

Rabat, Morocco -November 4, 2024: Under the leadership of President Julius Maada Bio and for the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, a 50-man delegation from Morocco is set to visit Sierra Leone in December 2024. During this visit, they will engage directly with local Ministry Department and Agencies, MDAs, and business leaders...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) celebrated a historic achievement on November 8, 2024, as it officially received accreditation from the National Council for Technical, Vocational, and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA). This honor empowers BAMPA to award nationally and internationally recognized certificates, enhancing its...Read More

Lagos, Nigeria — A Call to Business Bank (ACTB) has been honored with the Pan African Microfinance Bank of the Year Award 2024 at the 12th Pan African International Annual Conference and Awards. The event, held on October 26 in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated top institutions across Africa, recognizing ACTB’s contribution to financial innovation and development...Read More