By Kadiatu A. Turay Aliko Dangote, Owner of Dangote Cement (SL) The Sierra Leone Government has moved decisively against Dangote Cement (SL) Ltd, ordering the suspension of its operations over what authorities say is an unpaid freight levy amounting to $653,300, a debt reportedly dating back to 2020. The action,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has officially commenced a week-long Regional Stakeholders Consultation in Kenema as part of the nationwide process to develop its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for the period 2026–2030. The consultation, taking place from August 25th to 29th and concluding with a follow-up session on September
By Josephine Sesay Sierra Leone has made substantial strides in key development sectors, according to the 2025 Mid-Year Progress Report by the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The report outlines notable improvements in economic stability, education, healthcare, governance, and environmental sustainability under the leadership of President Julius
By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone Mines and Mineral Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDMC), a government-owned entity, has officially signed land lease agreements with three key chiefdoms, Diang, Sambaia Bendugu, and Dansogoia, marking a major milestone in the development of the Kasafoni Iron Ore Deposits. The agreements, signed in the
Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, has departed Freetown for Cape Town, South Africa, to participate in the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference scheduled for 27–29 August 2025. In his capacity as Chairman of the West Africa Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO), Mr. Sellu will
The Director General of National Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Brima Baluwa Koroma, is currently participating in the ongoing TICAD-2025 conference in Japan. The plenary session was officially was opened by H.E. Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan. TICAD-2025 is focused on the promotion of Japan-African partnership through development. The session is
By Thaimu T Kamara There has been a number of young beneficiaries through the PSSNYE Projects in Bo City took part in a comprehensive Entrepreneurship Training session under the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) Project, a government-led initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment and promoting economic self-reliance
By Dadson A. Musa Philip Rogers, a civil society activist has been elected as the Bo District Chairperson for the Sierra Leone Alcohol Policy Alliance (SLAPA). Philip Rogers is a member of a civil society group for the mano river union based in Bo. His victory was a landslide
The Ministry of Youth Affairs (MOYA) has taken another bold step in advancing the youth development agenda, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone. This strategic partnership is designed to accelerate opportunities for young people across
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Concern is mounting in the Locust community, eastern Freetown, after construction work on the Locust Bridge came to a halt, leaving the critical structure in a partially completed state. The bridge, handled by the Gento Group of Companies, is a vital access point for commuters
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