By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Eight inmates have been released from various correctional centres across Sierra Leone after Humanitarian and Football Administrator Madam Isha Johansen paid their court-imposed fines, giving them an opportunity to regain their freedom and begin a new chapter in their lives. The beneficiaries were released on Friday, 21 August 2026, in…
By Osman Marah The Patriotic Advocacy Network (PAN) has on 19th August, 2026 launched the latest edition of its Leadership and Public Speaking Masterclass (LPMC); an initiative aimed at equipping young Sierra Leoneans with leadership, communication and other practical skills. Speaking during the launch at PAN’s new office in Freetown, PAN Co-Founder, Ansumana Keita Esq.,…
H.E. Zhao Yong, Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Sierra Leone and China are thousands of miles apart, but I have a special connection with Sierra Leone. A month ago, I set foot on this beautiful land for the fourth time. Unlike my previous three visits to Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2010, this time, as…
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
At a press briefing on Tuesday at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu confirmed that no Fullah citizens have been arrested or detained in Sierra Leone. He clarified that arrests made by security forces involved foreign nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, China, and Zimbabwe, who were…
The Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Bill, aimed at enhancing maternal health and reproductive rights in Sierra Leone, has faced another delay in Parliament following protests from clergy members. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Deputy Minister of Health Jalikatu Mustapha presented the bill for its first reading in the House of Parliament. However, strong…
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has officially launched in Sierra Leone, promising fast, reliable, and affordable internet for citizens and businesses across the country. Designed to bridge connectivity gaps, Starlink offers an innovative two-way satellite internet system that works even in remote areas, where traditional broadband is unavailable. To access Starlink, users require the “Starlink…
Health authorities in Sierra Leone have confirmed that all 290 individuals linked to a suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) case in Kono District have completed their 21-day observation period without showing symptoms. The monitored group included healthcare workers, family members, and community members, supervised by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of…
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has held a two-day training session for its commissioners and staff on December 12th and 13th, 2024, at Family Kingdom in Freetown. Organized in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the training aimed to enhance HRCSL’s capacity to monitor sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR)…
The Sierra Leone Premier League is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, boosting the local economy, according to Mohamed Benson Bawoh, Acting Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). At a press conference, Bawoh shared that the league will offer employment opportunities in various sectors, including players, officials, support staff, and vendors. “Over 1,000…
