By Nelson Adebayo Johnson.  The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC), through the World Bank-funded Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), has officially launched its 2024–2028 Development Plan on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The Development Plan represents a transformative vision for the Western Area Rural District, laying the groundwork for sustainable urban and rural development...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Sierra Leone Featherweight Boxing champion Josefien Angel Betist won the AFBC Solidarity and Fraternity Boxing Gala, organized by the Tunisian Boxing Federation, by defeating Tunisian champion Amal Mathloifi in a closely contested match. After losing in the all-African games and Olympics qualifiers, Josefien redeemed herself on January 24, 2025, by winning...Read More

By Mike Scarcella Signage is seen outside of the law firm Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 24, 2025 – Sierra Leone Aquatics Olympian swimmer, Olamiday Elizabeth Sam, OLY, has embarked on a new chapter in her athletic journey. On Friday, January 24, she departed Freetown for Thailand, where she will join elite international athletes at one of the world’s most prestigious training...Read More

President Urges Parliament to Strengthen Consultations  Sallieu S. Kanu State House, Freetown, Thursday, January 23, 2025 – President Julius Maada Bio convened a meeting with various stakeholders, including government officials, religious and traditional leaders, women’s organizations, civil society groups, and youth representatives, to gather their insights on the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill. He...Read More

Landmark Legislation Aims to Enhance Social Protection Programmes By Sallieu S. K.anu Freetown, Thursday, 23rd January 2025—Sierra Leone’s Parliament has unanimously enacted the country’s first Social Protection Bill, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social protection under the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security. The legislation, passed today after its third reading and an...Read More

By Sallieu S, Kanu Port Loko District, Sierra Leone – Marampa Mines Limited (MML) made a historic contribution of US$3.7 million (NLe 83.7 million) to the people of Marampa and Maforki Chiefdoms on Friday, January 24. The symbolic cheque was presented to President Julius Maada Bio, representing payments for the 2023 and 2024 Community Development...Read More