Freetown City Council and Police Unite to Combat Urban Chaos in High-Stakes Summit
By Emma Black Ia decisive move to restore order to Freetown’s spiralling urban chaos, the Freetown City Council (FCC) hosted a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on April 17 at its conference hall, rallying senior police officials and civic leaders, chaired by deputy inspector General (DIG) of Police Sahr Yomba Senessie, the session targeted rampant […]
Sierra Leone and Gambia Strengthen Security Ties in High-Level Freetown Summit
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq., hosted a three-member delegation from The Gambia High Commission, led by Deputy Head of Mission Bulli Dibluo, on April 17 at his Gloucester Street office, the courtesy call laid the groundwork for a bilateral cooperation meeting to tackle shared […]
SLANSA and Internal Affairs Forge Stronger Alliance to Curb Small Arms in Sierra Leone
By Sulaiman Jalloh The Sierra Leone Action Network on Small Arms (SLANSA) Executive met with Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq., on April 17 at his Gloucester Street office, deepening ties to combat small arms proliferation. Led by Director Florella Hazeley, the courtesy call underscored SLANSA’s advocacy and sought enhanced […]
Sierra Leone Scales Up Mpox Response Amid Rising Cases
As Mpox infections continue to spread across Sierra Leone, health authorities are intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak, the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) confirmed that 15 new cases were reported on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to 441, with 290 active cases, 147 recoveries, and the death toll remaining at four. Mpox, […]
Sierra Leone’s Trade Minister Engages WTO Chief on Advancing Trade Policy Reforms
By Fatmata B Bah The Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Honorable Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 held a high-level engagement with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to discuss Sierra Leone’s ongoing Trade Policy Review and explore areas for […]
Guma Valley Refutes Corruption Claims, Cites Debt Recovery and Water Access Progress
By Emma Black The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) has strongly denied recent allegations of financial mismanagement, dismissing claims of an NLe 258 million shortfall as false and misleading. The company’s defense follows accusations aired on Radio Democracy 98.1 FM’s Daddy Wakabot program and published in Hope Times Newspaper between April 16 and 17, […]
Mankneh Village Under Siege in Violent Attack Sparked by Chieftaincy Dispute
By Thaimu T. Kamara Mankneh Village, Bombali District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone, a rural community located approximately 182 kilometres northeast part of Freetown, was plunged into chaos in the early hours of 2nd February 2025, following a violent and coordinated attack allegedly carried out by over 100 individuals from the neighbouring Konta […]
German Ambassador and Sierra Leone Leaders Rally for South-South Forum, Boosting Global Cooperation
By Fatmata B Bah In a diplomatic engagement that underscores Sierra Leone’s growing role in continental dialogue, the German Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Tuesday, 15th April 2025 his Excellency Jens Kraus-Masse, held a high-level meeting with the Minister of public administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA), at the office of the Minister, 9th […]
Sierra Leone’s Energy Leaders Chart Sustainable Future in Parliamentary Summit
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara, Sierra Leone’s energy sector leaders faced the Parliamentary committee on energy in a landmark sixth Parliament session, unveiling bold reforms, tackling persistent challenges, and mapping a path to 80% electrification by 2030, chaired by Hon. Kekura Vandi, the hearing united energy sector lead Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, deputy ministers […]
Digital Media Boom in Sierra Leone Sparks Privacy Crisis, Calls for Action
By Emma Black The digital media revolution has transformed communication, education, and entertainment in Sierra Leone, connecting communities like never before, yet, this rapid advancement comes with a hidden cost a growing threat to personal privacy, as smartphones become ubiquitous and social media platforms flourish, private conversations, photos, and videos are increasingly exposed […]
