By Osman Marah Political activities within the diaspora structures of the All People’s Congress (APC) have intensified following the announcement by Sheku Foryoh, who has declared his intention to contest for the position of APC Diaspora Young Congress President. Ambassador Foryoh is no stranger to the party’s diaspora engagement. His involvement dates back several years,…
The Health Alert Civil Society Organization has called on the Chief Minister to take responsibility for what it described as poor financial management and weak accountability across several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), following adverse findings in the latest Auditor General’s Report. In a hard-hitting statement, the civil society group recalled that one of the…
President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Bu-Buakei Jabbie, describing him as a principled legal luminary and a steadfast defender of constitutional democracy, as the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) held a solemn laying-out ceremony at its headquarters in Freetown. The ceremony drew party leaders, elders, family…
President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday received the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yong, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. At the credential ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba announced that Ambassador Zhao succeeds…
President Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday attended New Year’s Day Mass at St Joseph Catholic Church in Tihun, where he called on Sierra Leoneans to uphold unity, empathy, and love as the nation enters a new year. The Mass coincided with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated under the theme “The Motherhood of…
The One Nation Reggae Festival has generated significant financial returns and cultural dividends for Sierra Leone, with proceeds earmarked for national revenue, creative industry development, and international humanitarian support, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters on Kingharman Road, Minister of Tourism…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with key partner institutions, on Wednesday intensified safety and Right of Way (ROW) enforcement operations across major congestion-prone corridors in the western area of Freetown, as part of the government’s 2026 road safety and public order agenda. The early-morning operation targeted Cantonment Road and Riverside, where enforcement teams…
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 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…
