In the intricate geopolitical landscape of modern Africa, where global powers and emerging actors compete for influence, few individuals have shaped the continent’s trajectory as discreetly and effectively as Michele Maria Valenti. Known as L’Architecte d’Afrique or L’Homme des Présidents, Valenti has become a pivotal figure for African political leaders navigating the complexities of international...Read More
Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, achieved a crucial 3-1 victory against Guinea-Bissau on March 20, 2025, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia, revitalizing their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by Musa Noah Kamara’s goal in the 61st minute, extending...Read More
Cheongju, South Korea – Hyun Sook Yoon, Chairwoman of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), called for the free movement of civilians between North and South Korea and urged international support for the peaceful unification of the Korean peninsula. Her remarks came during the 9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – Financial hurdles are obstructing the completion of Sierra Leone’s Building Code Regulations, according to Abu Bakarr Jalloh, Deputy Director of Housing at the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning. Speaking to Premier News on Wednesday, Jalloh revealed that the process requires an estimated $1.2 million, but...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu WASHINGTON – Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Chief Heat Officer Eugenia Kargbo have been named to the first-ever National Geographic 33 list, which celebrates 33 extraordinary individuals working to create a better future for the planet. The announcement was made on March 18, 2025, as part of National Geographic’s recognition...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Detective Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), provided further insights into the ongoing investigation of the VOPAD Radio murder case during a court hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Inspector Kargbo testified that on January 18, 2025, he, along with Inspector K. Markew and...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the tragic discovery of two children, ages three and under, who were found dead in an abandoned vehicle within the premises of the National Pentecostal Church Kindergarten School in Freetown. One of the kids was said to be in a critical...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a decisive move to address Sierra Leone’s pressing housing challenges, the General Manager of the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC), Mr. Joseph Munda Sandi, has called for strategic reforms to strengthen the nation’s housing sector. During the recent Housing Policy Dialogue Workshop, organized by the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Financial Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Matthew Dingie, has reassured the public of strong performance in revenue generation, despite recent challenges. Regarding the country’s fiscal progress, Dingie highlighted that Sierra Leone achieved 99% of its revenue target in 2024. However, a slight decline was observed...Read More
By Abu Bakarr Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant effort to enhance food security and boost agricultural productivity, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in collaboration with the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) and Top Man USA Company Limited, has launched the Feed Salone Initiative in four communities within the Port...Read More
