Airport Presidential Guard Commander Fatally Shot: A Disturbing Reflection of Indiscipline and Fragile Security in Sierra Leone
By: James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone woke up yesterday to a…
Airport Presidential Guard Commander Fatally Shot: A Disturbing Reflection of Indiscipline and Fragile Security in Sierra Leone
By: James Kamara-Manneh Sierra Leone woke up yesterday to a chilling tragedy that cuts to the core of national security. Moses Kabba, the Officer Commanding the Airport Presidential Guard, was brutally gunned down by his own subordinate Corporal Steven after a heated confrontation over the sharing of “token” money reportedly given by both the President…
NIB Concludes Nationwide PPP, PPCP Capacity-Building Workshop at Freetown City Council
By: Sorie Sesay The National Investment Board (NIB), through the Office of the Vice President and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, has on 26 November 2025 concluded its nationwide capacity-building workshop series on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Public-Private Community Partnership (PPCP) at the Freetown City Council (FCC). Giving the opening remarks, the Deputy Mayor of…
Mighty Blackpool Chairman Denies Neglect Claims After Death of Former Winger Bureh “Ganso” Koroma
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Chairman of Mighty Blackpool Football Club, Rodney Michael, on Monday 24th November 2025, dismissed allegations that the club failed to support former winger Bureh “Ganso” Koroma during his illness. Speaking on the Epic Sports Show, Michael confirmed that Koroma remained on the club’s payroll until his death and continued…
China–Sierra Leone Economic and Trade Cooperation: Deepening Partnership for Shared Prosperity
By: James Kamara-Manneh China and Sierra Leone have maintained a longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership, and in recent years this relationship has continued to strengthen under the strategic guidance of the two Heads of State. The economic ties between both countries have grown rapidly, marked by rising trade volumes, expanding investments, and increasing development cooperation….
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador Proposes Football Partnership with Korean FA- A New Push for K-Sport Diplomacy
By Osman Marah In a major diplomatic stride aimed at deepening sporting and cultural collaboration, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to South Korea, His Excellency Paul S. Massaquoi, has proposed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Korea Football Association (KFA) and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). The initiative, described by diplomatic observers as an…
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
By Mohamed Macarthy My recent international trip to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. The visit was not just a study tour, but an intensive academic engagement enriched with visits to historic museums, industrial factories, and research institutions. These encounters offered the Sierra Leone delegation a deep and practical…
China’s Expanding Contribution to Sierra Leone: A Deepening Partnership Rooted in Mutual Support and Development
By: James Kamara-Manneh China’s relationship with Sierra Leone continues to strengthen, as underscored by the recent visit of Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong. The visit marked by high-level meetings, project inaugurations, and commemorative events reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation, enhancing mutual support, and expanding its development footprint across Sierra Leone. Over the years, China’s…
China and the U.S. in Africa: A Summit-Moment at the G20 in South Africa
Director China Africa Institute University of Makeni – Alpha Mohamed Jalloh Africa’s role in global governance and the growing competition between China and the United States for influence on the continent make the G20 meeting, which will take place in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025, under the leadership of the Republic of South Africa, particularly…
Plan International, Social Welfare Ministry Sign Strategic MoU Ahead of 50th Anniversary
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Plan International Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Social Welfare on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing and strengthening decades-long collaboration to support national social protection systems. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s New England Ville office, places renewed focus on improving services for vulnerable groups, including children, adolescent…
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign Targeting Girls Aged 11–18
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker The Ministry of Health on Monday, 17 November 2025, launched a nationwide Multi-Age Cohort (MAC) HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 11 to 18, marking one of the country’s largest efforts to prevent cervical cancer. Announced at a press briefing held on Friday at the Youyi Building in Freetown, the campaign…
