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...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prioritize the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that the current structure is outdated and no longer representative of the global community, particularly Africa.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...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...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....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...Read More
Freetown, April 7, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Sierra Leone, joined the global community to commemorate World Health Day 2025 under the theme: “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures a Call to Action to strengthen systems and partnerships that ensure every woman and newborn survives and thrives. The event...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 12, 2025 – Experts have called for the formalization of artisanal mining in Sierra Leone during a pivotal national discussion held as part of Sierra Leone Mining Week. The dialogue focused on the impact of illegal and illicit mining on the nation’s economy, alongside the challenges...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Don Bosco Fambul, a leading child-welfare organization in Sierra Leone, is making a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, particularly young women rescued from the sex trade. Through comprehensive support programs, the organization provides vocational training in fields such as hotel management, catering, tailoring, and hairdressing, alongside access to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In an ongoing chieftaincy case, Michael Margai has taken Paramount Chief Jibao Russell of Lower Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba District, to court over allegations of corruption and embezzlement. The matter was heard on Thursday, April 10, 2015, before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens at the Freetown High Court. Margai, representing the late Nancy...Read More
New York, USA – April 10, 2025: The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) showcased significant strides in the promotion of Women’s Peace Education, led by IWPG Global Region 5 under the direction of Sujin Park. The organization has been engaging in active collaboration discussions with the international...Read More
