Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has received a three-month-old rescued chimpanzee following an intervention that prevented the animal from being illegally sold, sanctuary officials have confirmed. The infant chimp, now named Stacey, was rescued by farmer and entrepreneur Mustapha Katta, who acted after discovering a woman attempting to sell the animal. Katta purchased the chimpanzee to secure…
By Sorie Sesay The Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, working with faith-based organizations, on Wednesday donated 9,600 bags of 10kg rice to 3,200 vulnerable people in Freetown as part of efforts to ease food insecurity and promote social cohesion. The donation ceremony was held at Sheikh Tais Academy Junior Secondary School, Lower Personage Street, Kissy, near Shell Lorry Park. The event,…
By Osman Marah The Government of Sierra Leone has issued a response following the United States’ decision to impose a full travel restriction on Sierra Leonean nationals, a move that significantly tightens entry into the U.S. for citizens of the country. According to U.S. authorities, the decision to move Sierra Leone from partial to full…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In a powerful demonstration of compassion and advocacy, the Center for Gender and Social Justice (CGSJ) has paid a humanitarian visit to the Sierra Leone Female Correctional Centre in Freetown, delivering Christmas packages worth millions of leones and restoring hope to women behind bars. The visit was led by CGSJ’s…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Information and Civic Education on 14 December 2025, concluded a three-day Salone Civic Festival and Civic Townhall Meeting at the Miatta Civic Centre, Youyi Building, Brookfields, Freetown, with senior government officials highlighting job creation, youth empowerment, civic responsibility and transparency as key achievements of the Bio-led administration. Addressing participants,…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, held a stakeholder engagement with authorities of the Western Area Rural District Council to discuss the newly introduced National Country Planning Regulations. The meeting, held at the Council Hall in Waterloo, formed part of the Ministry’s nationwide consultations and…
By Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union, has launched a three-day “Opportunity Salone” Knowledge-Sharing Event, held from 3 to 5 December 2025 at the Radisson Blu in Freetown. The gathering brings together government leaders, development partners and entrepreneurs to advance innovation, job creation and…
By, Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Government of Sierra Leone, through Statistics Sierra Leone and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, on the 1st December 2025 officially launched the 2026 Decennial Census during a high-level ceremony held at the Bintumani Conference Center in Freetown. The event marked the formal commencement of national preparations…
By: Sorie Sesay APC flagbearer aspirant, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has donated NLe 10 billion to support development initiatives in Kambia District. The donation was formally presented on 28 November 2025 during a ceremony held at the Kambia 1 Resource Center. Addressing attendees, Kambia District Council Chairman Mohamed Manasarico Mansaray…
