Sierra Leone Makes History at Ride Afrique Cycling Competition in Accra, Ghana The Lunsar Cycling Club has officially announced its six-man team set to represent Sierra Leone at the prestigious 2025 Ride Afrique cycling competition in Accra, Ghana. This marks a monumental moment in Sierra Leonean cycling, as it is the first time a local club...Read More
By Sallieu S. KanuHis Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has once again urged global leaders to prioritize the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that the current structure is outdated and no longer representative of the global community, particularly Africa. He made this call while...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security has advocated for stricter regulations and improved accountability in fertilizer importation, agro-dealer licensing, and the distribution of agro-chemicals across Sierra Leone. During a recent session, the Committee scrutinized the regulatory framework and operational challenges faced by the agency responsible for ensuring fertilizer quality...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The neonatal unit at the government regional hospital in Makama, Makeni City, was gutted by a fire early Friday morning, April 11, 2025. Despite the devastating incident, all 15 infants who were on oxygen were successfully rescued and transferred to the Holy Spirit Hospital for continued care, according to hospital authorities. The...Read More
A recent Commonwealth workshop has bolstered the ability of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone to better apply human rights principles in protecting fundamental freedoms across the country. Held in Freetown from 24 to 26 March 2025, the workshop brought together 45 staff from the Human Rights Commission and representatives of district human rights committees who work...Read More
