By Fatima Muhammad A post-mortem examination has confirmed that two young children found lifeless inside a parked vehicle at the National Pentecostal Primary School died due to suffocation. The tragic incident, which occurred on March 18, 2025, has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about child safety in school environments. The Sierra Leone…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the European Union (EU), officially handed over four Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop vehicles to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in a move aimed at strengthening sustainable forestry management in Sierra Leone. The vehicles, transferred during a formal ceremony at…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Lands, and the National Land Commission hosted a two-day multi-stakeholder workshop at the New Brookfields Hotel on March 18-19, 2025, to enhance inclusivity in sustainable land tenure governance. The workshop brought together community leaders, civil society organizations, and women’s advocacy groups to discuss ways to improve…
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo Mohamed Kallon, Sierra Leone’s most decorated footballer, has marked his debut as head coach with a crucial victory, as Leone Stars defeated Guinea-Bissau 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Friday. The win propels Sierra Leone to second place in Group A with eight points, just two behind leaders…
By: Sorie Sesay Health Alert Sierra Leone has launched the Advocacy for Increased Finance and Immunization for Primary Health Care initiative, aiming to address the country’s ongoing challenges in health sector financing. The event took place at the Freetown City Council’s third floor and brought together government officials, international organizations, and civil society representatives. Despite…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has strengthened security operations in Moyamba District by allocating four new motorbikes to the Moyamba Police Division. The move aims to enhance police mobility, improve patrol coverage, and facilitate faster response times, particularly in remote areas. The allocation follows concerns raised by local Chiefdom authorities during the…
The National Pentecostal Mission is mourning the loss of two nursery pupils from the National Pentecostal Pre-School after a tragic incident on the evening of Tuesday, March 18. The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear, but the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police has launched a full investigation. Church officials have pledged…
Today marks a significant milestone for Sierra Leonean football as national legend Mohamed Kallon makes his managerial debut as head coach of the Leone Stars. The team is set to face Guinea-Bissau in a crucial FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Stadium in Liberia. Kallon, a former international striker with…
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) is implementing major reforms to modernize the nation’s ports and boost economic development, according to General Manager Yankuba Askia Bio. Bio reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, improving infrastructure, and integrating advanced technologies to position Sierra Leone’s ports as a competitive regional trade hub. “Our…
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has donated a substantial number of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoH) to strengthen public awareness and prevention efforts against Mpox. The donation includes 8,821 visually engaging posters detailing Mpox…
