By Sulaiman Jalloh     The holy month of fasting (Ramadan) attracts lot of charity to the less privileged. Over the years, the Fullah Progressive Union (FPU) Sierra Leone has been consistently offering food items to Muslims in the country. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the organization’s head office

 Major General Amara Idara Bangura, Chief of Defence Staff     As the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) marks the inaugural 100 days (13th March, 2025) of Major General Amara Idara Bangura’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), his leadership has already etched an indelible mark on the

The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has commenced a structured leadership transition, as newly appointed General Manager, Mr. Joseph Munda Sandi engaged in formal discussions with outgoing General Manager Charles Musa, Deputy General Manager, Mr.  Emmanuel Tommy, and the corporation’s management and staff. The transition process officially began today with

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara     The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Port of Freetown, where he was received by the Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Mr. Yankuba

By Chernor M. Jalloh     Lecturer of Governance, Public Policy & Development Studies IPAM – University of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone’s public sector stands at a critical juncture, demanding bold and transformative reforms to align with the nation’s development aspirations. At the heart of this transformation is the Big

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   A devastating fire outbreak at Race Course Road, Up Gun, on Sunday night has left business owners counting heavy losses, with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) estimating damages at NLe 6,480,000. The blaze, which erupted on the 10th March 2025 engulfed 26 spare

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   The Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq, and his team has on Wednesday the 22th March 2025 paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd) Morie Lengor Esq, along with a cross-section of his

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   In a significant move to address forestry challenges in Sierra Leone, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), which oversees the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative, has on Wednesday the 12th March 2025, partnered with the PI-CREF Secretariat. A delegation from

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   The people of Yenga, Kailahun District, continue to cry for justice as a new development has raised further concerns over the long-standing border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Head of the Guinean Police reportedly made an unannounced