Health Ministry Reports Sharp Drop in Maternal Deaths After 5 Months of 300-Day Health Campaign

3 weeks ago

Sierra Leone has recorded a 30% reduction in maternal deaths during the first 150 days of the Ministry of Health’s 300 Days of Activism campaign, with officials also reporting improvements in child survival...

Mariyam Lorba Konneh Appeals for National Support Ahead of Miss World 2026

3 weeks ago

Sierra Leone's candidate for Miss World 2026, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, has appealed to Sierra Leoneans to unite behind her as she prepares to represent the country at the competition later this year. In...

SLFA Approves 3 New Additions to Leone Stars Technical Team Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

3 weeks ago

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has approved the appointment of three additional officials to the Leone Stars technical team as preparations continue for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa...

President Maada Bio Receives ICPNC Annual Report, Praises Commission’s Peacebuilding Efforts

3 weeks ago

President Julius Maada Bio has received the 2025 Annual Report and the 2025–2026 Strategic Plan from the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC), commending the institution for...

ICPNC Opens Nominations for National Peace Awards

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The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has invited the public to nominate individuals and organizations for its fifth anniversary Peace Recognition Awards, in a letter dated,...

Ministry of Information Unveils Public Service Digital Reforms, Expands TVET Agenda at Weekly Press Briefing

3 weeks ago

Ministry of Information and Civic Education used its weekly press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre to announce sweeping digital reforms for the public service and reaffirm its commitment to strengthening...

China Highlights Zero-Tariff Policy as Sierra Leone Trade Grows in First Half of 2026

3 weeks ago

The Chinese Embassy in Freetown said Sierra Leone stands to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and the upgraded Green Channel 2.0, highlighting the measures as new opportunities to boost exports...

Sylvia Olayinka Blyden Welcomes Sierra Leone-Gabon Diplomatic Engagement, Praises First Family’s Role

3 weeks ago

Dr Sylvia Olayinka Blyden has commended President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio for what she described as strong leadership in advancing diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Gabon...

Parliament Approves Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh as NASSIT Director General

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Parliament has approved Chrenor Mahmoud Jalloh on Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, as the new Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), endorsing President Julius Maada Bio’s...

NPRA Charts Path for Sierra Leone to Adopt ECOWAS Cleaner Fuel Standards

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Sierra Leone has taken another step toward adopting regional cleaner fuel and vehicle standards after a two-day national workshop concluded in Freetown with commitments to strengthen fuel quality regulations...