The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Alice Koria Sesay as Commanding Officer of 14 Infantry Battalion, which Headquarters is deployed in Pujehun. The newly-appointed female Battalion Commander is a Kuranko. She hails from
By Abdul Mansaray Walk through many busy streets or markets in Sierra Leone, and you will likely see children carrying trays of water, fruits, or small goods, hustling for sales in the scorching sun or under the rain. Some even without better clothes. Some are as young as seven or
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings May Our Courage Exceed Our Level of Violence The words “May our courage exceed our level of violence” are more than just a phrase—they are a challenge to our society. They remind us that true strength is not found in anger, revenge, or aggression, but
By Thaimu T Kamara The Sierra Leone government’s efforts to combat the spread of Kush,a cheap and highly addictive synthetic drug, are faltering as youth addiction rates soar across urban and rural areas. Despite public awareness campaigns and sporadic crackdowns, experts and community leaders highlight systemic failures economic hardship, weak
By Ramatulai Leigh Sierra Leone, a nation woven with rich cultural heritage and a history of resilience, stands at a crossroads in its gender landscape. Traditional norms, shaped by patriarchal structures, continue to define roles for men and women, yet globalization, post-conflict recovery, and progressive policies are challenging these conventions.
By Kadiatu A. Turay In a move to tackle Sierra Leone’s chronic energy shortages, construction began on a 150-megawatt (MW) multi-fuel combined cycle gas turbine power plant at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown. Hailed as a historic investment, the project promises to double the nation’s electricity capacity, delivering reliable power to
By Josephine Sesay In response to a troubling surge in armed robbery incidents in Sierra Leone’s Southern Region, Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Ret.) Morie Lengor Esq., convened a high-level meeting with the Southern Region Police Command leadership in Bo City on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The urgent session, held
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Sierra Leone’s capital, is experiencing unprecedented population growth as hundreds migrate daily from rural areas seeking jobs, education, and better opportunities. While this influx underscores the city’s economic centrality, it exposes a critical challenge rapid urbanization without adequate planning. Without urgent action, Freetown faces severe
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a transformative step to support market women facing harsh trading conditions, Vice President Dr. Mohammed Juldeh Jalloh officially opened the Kombra Market in Devil Hole, Waterloo, on thursday, August 28, 2025. Constructed by the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) under the Vice President’s supervision, the market
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a compassionate act of solidarity, brothers Chernor Sulaiman Bah and Mohamed Kargbo, both with deep ties to Sierra Leone’s Parliament, donated bundles of sachet water to inmates at the Makeni Correctional Service facility. The donation, made during a recent oversight visit by the Parliamentary Committee on
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