By Alusine Sesay The stock of Sierra Leone’s external debt stood at US$1.9 billion and domestic debt at NLe24.5 billion (about US$1.0 billion), as of June 2024, the Minister of Finance said on Friday when delivering the ‘Government Budget and Statement of Economic And Financial Policies’ for 2025 in Parliament. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura said...Read More
By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – In a bold move to combat malaria, the Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI) has launched an innovative and eco-friendly approach to reduce mosquito populations using Gambusia affinis, commonly known as mosquito fish. The project was introduced to key stakeholders and students at the Institute of Public...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Dozens of feminist movement partners across Sierra Leone have called on the Parliament of Sierra Leone, in the strongest terms, to swiftly pass the Child Rights Act 2024, affirming the significance of this transformative legislation to safeguard the dignity, safety, and freedom of all children. A crucial provision within it supports...Read More
By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma Senior Health Education Officer – HEP/MoH In a passionate move, the Director of the Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Santigie Sesay has appealed to health partners and stakeholders for increased support to address the numerous challenges in the management and treatment of diabetes....Read More
By Amin Kef (Ranger) The Shri Gurudwara Sahib Sierra Leone Limited joined Sikhs worldwide on Friday, November 15, 2024, to commemorate the 555th anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The auspicious event, held at Shri Gurudwara Sahib Lumley, drew dozens of devotees from across the country, along with local dignitaries,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Alhaji Mohamed Kamara, a 52-year-old ex-military officer, has been remanded in custody following allegations of making inciting statements intended to undermine Sierra Leone’s peace and security. Kamara appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, to face charges of incitement....Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamin Tarawally, has filed charges against Julian Jusu, a student, accusing him of stealing electrical cables valued at over NLe 25,000. Jusu appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, November 15, 2024. The...Read More
By George State House, Freetown: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, received a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for sustainable peace in the long-standing conflict between the landowners of Sahn Malen Chiefdom and Socfin Agricultural Company. The dispute, which has persisted for over 13 years, dates back to the...Read More
The Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency Mr. David Borbor has disclosed at the weekly government press conference on Tuesday, November 12, that Sierra Leone will host the 42nd Technical Commission and Plenary, and the 29th Ministerial Committee meeting of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The auspicious gathering...Read More
Report by ITV Meridian’s Juliette Fletcher- Photos and video courtesy of Mercy Ships. A young girl from Sierra Leone, who suffers from Blount’s Disease has undergone life-changing surgery, led by an Oxford surgeon, to straighten her legs. Fudia, whose condition meant her feet pointed inwards, was finding walking a struggle and she found friendships hard...Read More
