Samuel Sam-Sumana – A Complex Legacy in Sierra Leone’s Political Tapestry?
By Emma Black Samuel Sam-Sumana, Sierra Leone’s Vice President from 2007 to 2015 under President Ernest Bai Koroma, navigated a turbulent political career that left an indelible mark on the nation, his tenure, spanning eight years, unfolded against the backdrop of a country healing from civil war, blending notable contributions with contentious challenges […]
Female MPs Celebrate First Lady’s Global Leadership
By Sulaiman Jalloh On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Parliamentary Female caucus of Sierra Leone’s Sixth Parliament gathered at the State Hall of Parliament to honor Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio for her election as President of the organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in February 2025 in Ethiopia, […]
Freetown’s Mayor Confronts Urban Planning Hurdles Amid Centralization Woes
By Josephine Sesay Freetown’s Mayor, her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has spotlighted a persistent roadblock in the city’s urban development: the lack of authority granted to local councils over land use planning and building permits. In a candid interview with wake-up Sierra Leone, she laid bare how centralized decision-making stifles progress, pinning hopes on […]
Dep Energy Minister 2 Dr Abdul Rahim Jalloh takes oath of office at State House
By Emma Black President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officiated the swearing-in of Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh as Sierra Leone’s new Deputy Minister of Energy 2 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officiated the swearing-in of Dr. Abdul Rahim Jalloh as Sierra Leone’s new Deputy Minister of Energy 2, using the occasion to underscore his […]
A Beacon of Hope for Sierra Leone’s Disabled Children
By Emma Black In Sierra Leone, a nation still rebuilding from the scars of civil war and the devastating Ebola outbreak, providing support for its most vulnerable citizens particularly disabled children remains a daunting challenge. Yet, amidst these struggles, a story of hope and gratitude is unfolding, thanks to the efforts of the Economic […]
Government Welcomes 1,380 Metric Tons of Rice from China to Bolster School Feeding & Fisheries
By Dadson Musa The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, officially received a generous donation of 1,380 metric tons of rice from the People’s Republic of China today, the handover ceremony was held at the World Food Programme (WFP) Central Store at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown, marking […]
KKY Sounds Alarm on Bumbuna Dam Crisis as Water Levels Plummet
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Sierra Leone’s energy sector raised urgent concerns over a deepening crisis at the Bumbuna Hydropower Dam, where rapidly declining water levels have slashed electricity generation, leaving Freetown and surrounding areas increasingly reliant on costly thermal power. Experts attribute the alarming drop to a […]
‘’$720,144 Transferred to SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima’s Account Between 2021 and 2024’’ – ACC Reveals
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., disclosed on Friday, April 4, 2025, that a staggering $720,144 (seven hundred twenty thousand, one hundred forty-four United States dollars) and 498,200 NLe (four hundred ninety-eight thousand, two hundred Leones) were transferred to the personal accounts of Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) […]
