By Edward Dictionary Caulker, Sports Analyst As the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) heads into its hotly anticipated Elective Congress on August 2, 2025, the road to the ballot box has revealed both commendable strides and bitter controversies. From disqualifications of high-profile candidates to swirling allegations and the tightening of ethical standards, this year’s electoral…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a progressive step toward child protection, Sierra Leone’s Child Rights Act 2025 has been celebrated for modernizing the country’s legislative landscape in favour of its youngest citizens. With commendable provisions on education, health, juvenile justice, and the rights of children with disabilities, the Act positions Sierra Leone as responsive to…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lauded the Parliament of Sierra Leone for its high score in the Open Parliament Index, while calling for increased public investment in children’s welfare and services. UNICEF Representative to Sierra Leone, Rudolf Schwenk, led a delegation to the House of Parliament on Monday, June 23, 2025, where they…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker In a striking twist of historical fate, Sierra Leone has returned to the forefront of West African leadership. President Julius Maada Bio’s recent appointment as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks a pivotal moment not only for his nation but for the entire region. It has…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The 2nd National Open Water Swimming Championships kicked off with a symbolic beach cleaning initiative, setting the tone for a day of competition, awareness, and community engagement. The event, hosted by Sierra Leone Aquatics in partnership with World Aquatics, brought together 33 swimmers from across Sierra Leone for the 1KM,…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker A quiet but consequential revolution is brewing in Sierra Leonean football. No longer merely a contest of coaches and players, the race for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has transformed into a battleground where business acumen, political influence, and reformist zeal converge. For a country where football…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In a bold move to promote wellness and environmental awareness through sport, Sierra Leone Aquatics is set to host the 2nd Edition of the National Open Water Swimming Championships under the inspiring theme: “Physical, Mental & Ocean Health Awareness.” The championships will take place on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at…
Mrs. Francess Paigie Alghali, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, was in Changsha, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China, to represent Sierra Leone at the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Opening Ceremony of the Fourth China-Africa Economic…
The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has declared a total dividend payout of NLe66.7 million to its shareholders, following a strong financial performance in the past fiscal year. The announcement was made during the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it was revealed that the Government of Sierra Leone, as the majority shareholder, will receive…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has ordered an immediate stop to all excavation activities at Leicester Peak following a high-risk assessment of ongoing illegal land works on the hilltop. The move comes after a formal complaint from a Member of Parliament residing in the area. A joint team from the NDMA and the Sierra…
