By Sallieu S. Kanu A new weapon in the battle against malaria is emerging, and this time not from a laboratory, but rather driven by machine learning. Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the search for life-saving drugs, a breakthrough that could shift the tide against this deadly...Read More

Both sides to hold next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Freetown By Ubeer Naqushbandi Sierra Leone has agreed to consider support to India’s candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat for the year 2028-29, the officials said on Tuesday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Sierra Leone has also agreed to expedite the approval process...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu NEW YORK—-The Rapaport Group has announced its next Trade Mission to Sierra Leone, reinforcing its commitment to ethical trade and sustainable economic development. Rapaport’s fourth trade mission to Sierra Leone in the past two years, reflects a dedication to fostering responsible sourcing and long-term progress in the artisanal diamond sector, Rapaport said in a statement. “It’s...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone: MACCEM has announced the construction of a 0.56Mt/yr cement grinding plant in Hastings, Freetown. The plant, to be situated on a 4.4-hectare site near Hastings Airstrip and the Jui-Masiaka Highway, will complement the existing cement bagging plant already in operation. Civil works for the grinding plant have already begun....Read More

Source: Reuters   Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel said on Thursday that he spoke over the phone with his Sierra Leone counterpart Alpha Sesay about the Dutch extradition request for European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers. “He is wanted internationally for serious crimes. And there are strong indications that he is currently in Sierra Leone”, Van Weel...Read More

By George M.O. Williams In a well-attended stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday, March 6, 2025, the National Security Council Coordinating Group (NSCCG) led by Abdulai Caulker, the National Security Coordinator, engaged Malen Chiefdom authorities and SOCFIN Agricultural Company Management in Pujehun District. The meeting aimed to address the ongoing issue of palm fruit theft and the...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, four individuals—Andrew Momoh Jah, Daniel Kamara, Zainab Kamara, and Thomas Leigh—appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1. They were denied bail and remanded on charges related to manufacturing Kush and other illegal drugs. This high-profile case has garnered significant attention from locals in...Read More