U20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament The wait is over! As Sierra Leone prepares to compete on one of Africa’s biggest youth football stages, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has officially unveiled the 26-man squad that will proudly represent the nation at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025,...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura On April 19, 2025, the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU) demonstrated its steadfast commitment to aiding vulnerable children by donating essential items to Cheshire Home, a facility dedicated to children with disabilities. The heartfelt donation included bags of rice, clothes, laundering soaps, bundles of water, gallons of cooking oil, and other...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded by the World Bank, has initiated a two-day stakeholder review of the Flood Risk Investment Option Report at Freetown City Hall. The event, which commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, brings together representatives from beneficiary city councils alongside various ministries, departments,...Read More

By Desmond Tunde Coker The Western Area Volleyball Regional Championship, held at the Bishop House Complex, National Stadium, concluded with a grand celebration as Forcians (Male) and Young Stars (Female) emerged victorious in their respective categories. The tournament, which began in March 2025, showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. At the end of the finals, Moses...Read More

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 23, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), alongside local and international partners, organized a high-level national conference on Wednesday to advance inclusive and sustainable financing for gender equality and peacebuilding in Sierra Leone. The event which was held at the Lumley Atlantic Hotel in Freetown was supported...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – The trial of Abubakarr Turay, Fatmata Bangura, and their daughter, Kadiatu Turay, continued Wednesday, April 23, 2025, before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at the Freetown Magistrate Court No.1. The three individuals are accused of stealing $7,000 while serving as caretakers at the residence of Sierra Leonean football star Kai...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, April 23, 2025 – Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating malaria as the country joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day on April 24. This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest. Reimagine. Reignite,” underscores the need for collective action, innovative approaches, and renewed determination to...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka On Friday, April 18, 2025, the High Commission of India and the Indian community in Sierra Leone came together at Sierra Palms Resort, Aberdeen, to celebrate Baisakhi, one of India’s most significant festivals. Indian expatriates, Sierra Leonean nationals, and international guests attended the event, creating a remarkable blend of cultural harmony and...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Detective Police Constable 17861 Issa Kargbo testified on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the ongoing trial of businessman Adekalie Conteh, accused of murdering Andrew Mansaray. The case was presented before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2. Conteh faces three charges: Conspiracy to Murder under Section 4 of the Offences Against...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, April 23, 2025 – Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is gaining momentum, with regional growth projected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and accelerate further to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This resilience comes amid global economic uncertainty and constrained fiscal resources, with improved private consumption and investments driving the upturn as inflation...Read More