Opposition MPs Suspend Parliamentary Sessions Over Clerk of Parliament Dispute
The All People’s Congress Opposition Members of Parliament have officially…
Opposition MPs Suspend Parliamentary Sessions Over Clerk of Parliament Dispute
The All People’s Congress Opposition Members of Parliament have officially suspended all parliamentary sessions following what they describe as the Speaker of Parliament’s failure to act on a critical issue within a promised timeframe. The move comes after the Speaker Hon Solomon Segepoh Thomas reportedly did not address concerns raised by the Opposition regarding the…
Decency vs. Popularity: The Crossroads of Sierra Leone’s Booming Entertainment Industry
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker In recent years, Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry has undergone a vibrant transformation. From the rhythmic pulse of Afrobeat in Freetown’s bustling recording studios to the growing digital influence of TikTok comedians and YouTube vloggers, Sierra Leone is experiencing a cultural revival like never before. This renaissance has not only provided a…
Statistics Sierra Leone Begins Training For Pilot Cartographic Field Staff Ahead Of 2026 Digital Census
By: Sorie Sesay Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially commenced training for pilot cartographic field staff in preparation for the country’s first-ever Digital Population and Housing Census, set to be conducted in December 2026. The training, which took place at Hotel 5/10 in Shell, Freetown, involved 30 field staff from Stats SL who will…
NDMA Orders Immediate Halt to Illegal Excavation at Leicester Peak, Arrests Made
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has ordered an immediate stop to all excavation activities at Leicester Peak following a high-risk assessment of ongoing illegal land works on the hilltop. The move comes after a formal complaint from a Member of Parliament residing in the area. A joint team from the NDMA and the Sierra…
Thomas Daddy Brima Clocks Four Years In Office As SLFA President: A Journey Of Change, Challenges & Commitment
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Today marks a significant milestone in the annals of Sierra Leonean football, as Thomas Daddy Brima commemorates four transformative years at the helm of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). Since taking office on June 5, 2021, Brima’s presidency has been defined by bold reform, structural renewal, and a drive…
Deputy Minister Defends Redistricting Policy Amid Opposition Criticism
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs Alfred Moi Jamiru on Wednesday defended the government’s controversial redistricting policy, saying the move is necessary to address rapid population growth and improve service delivery in overcrowded areas. Speaking on The Epic Morning Show, Jamiru described the creation of new municipalities as part of a broader effort…
IGP Sellu Strengthens Security Ties with Saudi Embassy in Freetown
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Freetown in a move aimed at bolstering security cooperation between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the high-level engagement, IGP Sellu and Saudi Ambassador Ali Ibrahim…
Africa Global Logistics Donates Motorbikes and Tricycles to Rural Women Farmers’ Cooperative
In a significant boost to agricultural mobility and productivity, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has donated four motorbikes and two tricycles to the Mothers of Agricultural Women in Management Association Cooperative (MOAWOMA), a rural women’s farming organization based in Sierra Leone. The donation ceremony took place at Waterkey (Savage Square) in Freetown, drawing dignitaries, stakeholders, and…
Sierra Leone Ambassador Engages Turkish-Iranian Firms on Key Industrial Investments
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, H.E. Salamu Koroma, has held a strategic meeting with executives from Turkish and Iranian firms to explore major industrial investments in Sierra Leone, following the Third Iran-Africa International Economic Cooperation Summit. The meeting brought together Ambassador Koroma and Mr. Mohammad Reza Ayyazi, managing director of TUBA Company (Turkey) and Petrochemical…
Sierra Queens Clinch First WAFU A Zone Championship in Historic Win Over Senegal
By Reginald Brian O. Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s senior women’s national football team, the Sierra Queens, secured their first-ever West African Football Union (WAFU) A Zone Championship title on Saturday, 31st May, defeating Senegal in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Stade Cheikha Boiyda. The match ended in a stalemate after regulation time, leading to a…
