By Josephine Sesay Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has called for a united, whole-of-society response to the country’s escalating drug-abuse crisis, warning that the problem has grown beyond the capacity of the health sector alone to manage. Speaking on the alarming rise in the use of synthetic

By Dadson A. Musa The Government of Sierra Leone’s School Feeding Programme, a key component of the Free Quality Education initiative, has officially commenced across designated districts for the 2025/2026 academic year. In Bo District, consignments of rice, oil, beans, and salt have already arrived and are safely stored for

By Sulaiman Jalloh The Sierra Leone police (SLP) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, resulting in the arrest of 130 suspects and the seizure of significant quantities of suspected narcotic substances. The announcement was made during a police press briefing held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025,

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The mysterious death of a military officer near the commodity Trading company (CTC) mining site at Gbere junction, Port Loko District, has reignited public concern over security lapses in Sierra Leone’s resource-rich but volatile mining regions. The deceased, identified as Sergeant Alhaji Bayoh, was reportedly

By Dadson A. Musa   In a commendable act of partnership between the legal and law enforcement sectors, Kakua Chambers, a reputable consortium of legal practitioners in Bo, has donated 50 bags of cement to support the construction of a new police cell at the Bo west police division. The

By Kadiatu A. Turay Freetown, the bustling capital of Sierra Leone, never sleeps but its roads are a daily battlefield. From the chaotic morning rush to the gridlocked evenings, transportation has become one of the city’s biggest headaches. Whether you’re behind the wheel or simply trying to get from one

By Thaimu T Kamara   In Kambia District, a largely agricultural  area in the North‐West of Sierra Leone, many women rely heavily on farming to secure their livelihoods. Since the launched of the ” Feed Salone Initiatives by the president of the Republic Sierra Leone.  Dr. Julius Maada Bio and 

By Ibrahim Abdulai Kargbo In a groundbreaking stride toward advancing digital literacy and innovation in Sierra Leone’s education sector, the Tech4Teachers Project—an initiative implemented by the Sierra Research and Innovation Hub (SiRI Hub) has successfully concluded its first phase in Mile 91, Tonkolili District. Supported by Global Changemakers, the project

By Michaella Faith Wright,   FREETOWN/BANJUL – From Freetown’s vibrant media landscape to Banjul’s growing newsroom spaces, the story of journalism in Sierra Leone and The Gambia is one of resilience, reform, and the relentless pursuit of truth despite mounting challenges. Both West African nations have taken remarkable steps toward

By Fatmata Binta Bah   In today’s information-driven world institutions be it corporate organizations, government bodies, educational establishments, or non-profit entities are under mounting pressure to maintain relevance, efficiency, and credibility in an ever-evolving environment. Globalization, rapid technological advancement, and the democratization of information through digital media have redefined how