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By Mackie M. Jalloh Sierra Leone has taken a firm diplomatic stance on the global stage, aligning itself with a coalition of African and Caribbean nations in support of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that elevates the transatlantic slave trade to what proponents describe as the most egregious crime in human history. The move […]

By Mariama Bundu In a significant intervention aimed at strengthening vulnerable households and improving children’s access to education, Street Child of Sierra Leone has disbursed over NLe 6.5 million to 3,606 caregivers across the country. The initiative marks one of the organization’s most extensive financial support efforts in recent months, targeting families at the frontline

By Marion (Rion) Bangura Sierra Leone’s determined march toward agricultural independence is taking on a bold and strategic dimension, as the government intensifies collaboration with the military to transform the nation’s food production systems. In a powerful demonstration of coordinated leadership and national vision, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Republic of

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has issued a strong public warning following a surge in fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating officials of the agency to extort money from unsuspecting citizens. The development has raised serious concerns about public trust, service accessibility, and the growing sophistication of roadside scams targeting

By Marion (Rion) Bangura Beyond the ceremonial expectations traditionally associated with her office, Fatima Maada Bio is steadily redefining the role of First Lady in Sierra Leone by positioning herself as an active force in governance, advocacy, and national development. Her evolving influence reflects a deliberate shift from symbolic representation to hands-on engagement with some

By Marion (Rion) Bangura On Thursday, 4th February 2026, the Orange Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor the 2026 FA Cup. The ceremony, held at the Orange Digital Center building on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station in Freetown, brought together top sports

By Mackie M. Jalloh The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest review mission on Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program, following a week of high-level consultations with government officials, financial institutions, and key stakeholders. The mission, led by IMF Mission Chief Christian Saborowski, evaluated Sierra Leone’s progress on critical structural benchmarks under

By Mahamood Fofana Public debate in Sierra Leone has intensified following the announcement by Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura of a proposed $124 million international conference centre to be constructed in Lungi under the administration of President Julius Maada Bio. While critics have raised concerns about the scale and cost of the investment, government

By Marion (Rion) Bangura On Thursday, 4th February 2026, the Orange Sierra Leone and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor the 2026 FA Cup. The ceremony, held at the Orange Digital Center building on Alpha Wurie Drive, Hill Station in Freetown, brought together top sports