By Sulaiman Jalloh   in a transformative step toward modernizing Sierra Leone’s public sector, the minister of public administration and political affairs, Amara Kallon, signed a groundbreaking contract with HUMNCE LLC to Develop a state-of-the-art digital Human Resource (HR) Hub, the agreement, formalized in the presence of the minister of

By Emma Black     In the shimmering glow of Freetown’s nightlife from the sandy stretch of Lumley Beach to the tucked-away lounges of Wilkinson Road a sweet-scented trend is catching fire. Shisha smoking, also known as hookah, is becoming a popular pastime among Sierra Leone’s youth. But beneath the

By Emma Black     Sierra Leone’s minister of transport and aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., delivered a powerful address at the International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO) facilitation panel (#FALC2025) in Doha, showcasing the nation’s aviation strides and urging global leaders to turn dialogue into action, representing Sierra Leone, Turay

By Emma Black     The Sierra Leone Mining week & Exhibition 2025, held April 8-12 at the Freetown International conference centre, united over 500 stakeholders, government officials, mining firms, investors, civil society, and community leaders to chart a sustainable future for the nation’s mining sector, under the theme sustainable

 By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara,   Sierra Leone’s harvest season, once a time of abundance, now brings dread for farmers grappling with outdated tools, crippling post-harvest losses, market barriers, and erratic weather. Despite Feed Salone’s $50 million boost in 2024, per Ministry of Agriculture data, systemic hurdles threaten 70% of

By Kadiatu A. Turay,   In Sierra Leone, where 28% of girls aged 15-19 face pregnancy or motherhood, per 2024 DHS data, grassroots campaigns are rewriting the story. Driven by youth, health workers, educators, and faith leaders, these local efforts are curbing teen pregnancy, breaking cycles of poverty, and empowering

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara,     A six-day-old twin, born via cesarean section, was abducted from Port Loko Regional Hospital in the early hours of April 21, 2025, plunging Sierra Leone into grief and outrage. As the mother recovers, police have launched an urgent investigation, analysed a suspect’s abandoned

  Ambassador Abu Bakarr Karim, Sierra Leone’s representative to China, recently participated in the Hubei Province “Go Global” Enterprise Strategic Cooperation Service Alliance. Established in 2019, this platform has grown to include 130 member units, becoming a cornerstone for Hubei’s foreign economic initiatives. Speaking virtually, Ambassador Karim expressed optimism about