By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone—In a commendable effort to combat avoidable blindness, Choithram Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Ministry of Health to launch a Free Cataract Surgical Camp, an initiative that has already transformed lives across Sierra Leone. During a media briefing on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the hospital shared updates on the program’s remarkable progress, showcasing its life-changing impact on beneficiaries. Harish Agnani, a key proponent...Read More
U20 AFCON: Kamara names final Sierra Leone squad for tournament The wait is over! As Sierra Leone prepares to compete on one of Africa’s biggest youth football stages, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has officially unveiled the 26-man squad that will proudly represent the nation at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, kicking off this week. These young talents have earned their spots through hard work, discipline,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On April 19, 2025, the Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU) demonstrated its steadfast commitment to aiding vulnerable children by donating essential items to Cheshire Home, a facility dedicated to children with disabilities. The heartfelt donation included bags of rice, clothes, laundering soaps, bundles of water, gallons of cooking oil, and other necessities. The Union also extended support to the caregivers who tirelessly care for the children....Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone—The Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP), funded by the World Bank, has initiated a two-day stakeholder review of the Flood Risk Investment Option Report at Freetown City Hall. The event, which commenced on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, brings together representatives from beneficiary city councils alongside various ministries, departments, and agencies to evaluate investment proposals aimed at mitigating urban flood risks. On the first...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker The Western Area Volleyball Regional Championship, held at the Bishop House Complex, National Stadium, concluded with a grand celebration as Forcians (Male) and Young Stars (Female) emerged victorious in their respective categories. The tournament, which began in March 2025, showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. At the end of the finals, Moses P.N. Koroma, Vice President of the Sierra Leone Volleyball Association, delivered a comprehensive overview of...Read More
