Sierra Leone has been called upon to send troops as part of a new regional security mission approved by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to help stabilize the...
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The General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, has expressed serious concern over persistent delays caused by clearing agents, describing them as the primary challenge affecting...
The Office of the President has issued an urgent disclaimer regarding a fraudulent investment platform known as "AfriQuantumX," which is currently circulating on social media using a manipulated video...
History has shown that there are critical moments when people living under non-democratic rule rise and successfully impose democratic reforms. In some cases, these popular uprisings even force regime...
Mohamed Forna, widely known as Medo Reziger, has been relieved of his duties as a scout at East End Lions Football Club following allegations that he inflated player transfer fees and demanded a 60–40...
Rokel Commercial Bank (RC Bank) is set to take over the management of Union Trust Bank (UTB) after the latter was placed under resolution by the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL), the central bank announced on...
The long-awaited rehabilitation of Sierra Leone’s Siaka Stevens National Stadium has been delayed once more, with the National Sports Authority (NSA) confirming the project will not be completed until...
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, last week convened a national validation workshop to review Sierra Leone’s annual quantification forecast for 2026-2030, as well as...
The High Court of Sierra Leone on Monday sentenced three women to lengthy prison terms for drug offences following major raids in Freetown earlier this year. Justice Josephine F. Hinga handed 30-year sentences...
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a stern warning to school leaders across Sierra Leone, cautioning that headteachers who fail to upload the Continuous Assessment...
BBC Media Action has announced plans to develop Sierra Leone’s first dedicated support mechanism for journalists who have experienced sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) in newsrooms, marking...
A 28-year-old man, Sheku Bangura, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of larceny. Bangura, currently unemployed, faces allegations of stealing...
Ben Kaifala, the Commissioner of Sierra Leone's Anti-Corruption Commission, has proposed to his fiancée in a culturally traditional and heartwarming way. Kaifala shared the news, revealing that he followed...
In an exclusive interview with The Global Times, former Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Dr. Abass Bundu, addressed recent allegations circulating on social media regarding his repossession of land...
The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) issued a public notice on September 23, 2024, informing residents of a significant power outage affecting multiple areas. Early that morning, network...
Sierra Leonean reality TV star and contestant in the upcoming season of House of Stars, Lady Nata, was involved in a serious car accident last night near the Mayemi Police Station in Alletown. The incident...
Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has been recognized in the prestigious Forbes inaugural list of 50 Sustainability Leaders. This list highlights individuals from various fields, including entrepreneurship,...
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, recently addressed the United Nations Summit of the Future, representing the g7+ countries, a group of nations linked by shared experiences of conflict and...
Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has announced a groundbreaking device that could revolutionize the lives of those with vision loss. The device, named BLINDSIGHT, has the potential to...
Burnt food, often dismissed as merely unappetizing, poses significant health risks that cannot be ignored. When food is charred or burnt, it undergoes a chemical transformation, releasing toxic compounds...
Sierra Leone's recent US$253 million IMF loan is a cause for celebration, but it's crucial to acknowledge the potential repercussions that come with such extended credit facilities. While the short-term...
