By Ibrahim S. Bangura Alhaji Amadu Bah popularly known as Boss LAJ, a local popular rapper and Peace Ambassador of Sierra Leone with his team, has attended a two-day forest conservation seminar in China in Beijing to discuss possible ways of forest conservation. The United Nations Forest Instrument provides countries with a framework for promoting sustainable forest...Read More
By Kai Mansa-Musa The Chief of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq has, during his maiden tour of sports infrastructure in the regions re expressed frustration over the current state of the Bo Stadium while on his maiden tour of the sporting facilities in the regions. Addressing stakeholders on Saturday,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mohamed Sow, a filmmaker in Freetown, has on Saturday July 20, 2024, revealed that he is working on a movie titled ‘The First Lady’ which will raise awareness against child marriage in Sierra Leone. He furthered that he is collaborating with Naomi Mansaray and other filmmakers to complete the movie, which...Read More
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – From July 15th-19th, U.S. Embassy Freetown led a strategic seminar on the critical issue of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and associated crimes for members of Sierra Leone’s Joint Maritime Committee at the Sierra Leone Naval Base in Murray Town, Freetown. A delegation from the U.S. Coast Guard and the...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, has been experiencing persistent torrential rains since July 1, 2024. The highest recorded incident was on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with rains causing associated impacts, including flooding in low-lying areas. Major roads in the city were rendered impassable due to the flood waters, heavily constraining vehicles and pedestrians...Read More
By Feima Kpaka Presidential Lodge, Freetown – President Dr Julius Maada Bio has on Friday, July 19, 2024, presided over the oath-taking ceremony of the new Secretary to the President, Dr Emmanuel Gaima, expressing hope and confidence that he will bring his extensive expertise on matters of governance to bear on the tasks and demands...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Thursday engaged development partners at State House in Freetown. The president reaffirms his government’s unwavering commitment to development initiatives to positively transform the lives of Sierra Leoneans. During these crucial engagements, President Bio articulated Sierra Leone’s core aspirations as the nation assumes its...Read More
MSF Access Campaign — Medicines Are Not a Luxury “I left my village and brought my son here because he was not getting better,” says Aruna, father of three-year-old Augustine. “He was losing weight and coughing a lot. He sweats throughout the night — I have to get up and wipe his sweat away. He...Read More
Group photo of participants at the National Dialogue on mainstreaming Human Security in the Mining Sector UNDP Sierra Leone/ Ivan Benjamin In a bid to promote sustainable development and ensure the mining sector benefits all Sierra Leoneans, a national dialogue on mainstreaming human security has taken place in Freetown. The event brought together stakeholders from...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Abubakar Conteh, popularly known as Model Shine, a model in Bo City in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone, has said he is very hopeful to bring the Mr. Sierra Leone 2024 trophy to Bo although he would be contesting against other models. According to him, a lot of preparations have...Read More
