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Kigali Convention Center, 14:00 — Ministerial Programme Stage at MWC25 Kigali, Mr. Amara Brewah, Director General of the National Communications Authority (NatCA) Sierra Leone, delivered a landmark keynote address titled “Empowering Africa Through Inclusive Spectrum Policies” to a distinguished audience of ministers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners. A Visionary Voice for Africa’s Digital Future

By Yusufu Abu Sesay The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), the nation’s leading financial institution, has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility with a donation of $27,500 to the Orange Foundation Sierra Leone in support of a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. The campaign, which runs throughout October, aims to raise national awareness about

In a press release issued on Monday 20th October, Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP), a long-standing community development organisation in Sierra Leone, called for urgent international attention following a violent police operation at its compound in Kuntorloh, East Freetown. According to the release, “Armed officers, reportedly acting under the protection of a government-backed project, used tear

By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has embarked on a transformative drive to modernize road safety management and driver licensing systems across Sierra Leone. The initiative, led by the Authority’s Executive Director, Mr. James Bagie Bio, reflects a new era of reform aimed at decentralizing services, enhancing public safety, and

By Mackie M. Jalloh In the heart of Sierra Leone’s evolving socio-economic landscape, one institution has steadily become a beacon of reform, accountability, and progress — the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). Under the dynamic leadership of Director-General Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, NASSIT has moved beyond being a mere pension fund to a robust

By: Mariama Bundu At the weekly government press briefing held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Miatta Conference Hall, Youyi Building, Freetown, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, provided crucial updates on pressing national issues, notably Sierra Leone’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking and the release of the 2025 West African Senior

Sierra Leone Charts Path for Sustainable Energy Future By Mackie M. Jalloh In an era when climate urgency demands bold action, Sierra Leone has stepped forward as one of Africa’s most ambitious voices for sustainable transformation. The country’s capital recently hosted the third edition of the Climate Resilience and Energy Transition Dialogue (CRET 2025) —

Accra, Ghana Officials from the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra, Ghana, have completed an official site visit to Lomé, Togo, to evaluate the readiness and suitability of a proposed facility for the establishment of Sierra Leone’s Honorary Consulate. The delegation, led by the Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Aiah Edwin Mbawa, carried out

In the heart of Freetown’s Kroo Bay community, where poverty and hardship often cloud the dreams of many children, a spark of hope was rekindled when the Diana Steven Children Foundation launched an educational outreach to support vulnerable and underprivileged pupils. The initiative, which brought smiles and renewed enthusiasm to dozens of children, focused on