By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 11, 2025: The Sierra Leone U-20 National Team, fondly known as the Shooting Stars, has officially commenced training camp today under the leadership of Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara. This pivotal step comes as the team prepares for their debut appearance at the prestigious TotalEnergies U-20...Read More
By Demba Kangi Daramy,Information Attacheè,Embassy of Sierra Leone,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – April 8, 2025: Her Excellency Madam Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, has officially assumed her role as President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). During her visit to Ethiopia for the inauguration ceremony, she was...Read More
Rokel Commercial Bank integrates modern digital solutions, inclusive lending practices, and international banking standards to empower businesses, communities, and economic development. “We are more than a bank; we’re a partner in Sierra Leone’s development, creating financial solutions that impact lives and businesses nationwide.” Dr Ekundayo Walton Gilpin, MD/CEO of Rokel Commercial Bank Dr R. Ekundayo...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Renowned Sierra Leonean artist Aruna Wahid Dumbuya, popularly known as Sir Wahid, was honored as the Best Legendary Artist at the 2025 Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) Awards. The prestigious event, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Sierra Leone’s cultural and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press briefing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, spotlighting significant updates in governance and the extractive sectors. Among the highlights was the announcement that Sierra Leone will lead the African Diamonds Producers Association (ADPA) for a two-year term. This milestone was disclosed...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Favour Kadija Marrah, a 20-year-old from Koinadugu District, will represent her district in the prestigious Miss Malaika Beauty Pageant Sierra Leone, to be held at Paradise City in Freetown. The pageant, renowned for its focus on empowering young women, celebrates qualities such as intelligence, leadership, and social responsibility. Marrah’s participation reflects...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a major breakthrough against transnational fraud, Musa “Seaport” Kamara, a fugitive travel scammer, has been apprehended in Accra, Ghana, and extradited to Sierra Leone through a collaborative effort by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), INTERPOL, and Ghanaian authorities. The operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)...Read More
By Desmond Lewis On April 4th and 5th, Amnesty International’s Sierra Leone chapter organized a specialized training session at its national secretariat in Freetown. Over 35 district focal persons attended the event, aimed at equipping participants with the skills needed to monitor detention centers in line with the United Nations’ Standard Minimum Rules for the...Read More
Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can access respectful, high-quality maternal care. Since 2000, the world has seen a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. For the first time,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, April 8, 2025—Tension flared at the Pademba Road Court on Tuesday morning as two Nigerian inmates staged a daring escape attempt from the court’s holding cell. The prisoners, remanded at the Pademba Road Correctional Centre, reportedly made their move just before their scheduled court appearance. Eyewitnesses described the commotion as the...Read More
