By Emma Black On the eve of the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has issued a powerful statement warning of an escalating global threat to contraceptive access and reproductive rights, just as global demand reaches record highs. In its latest release, UNFPA

Sierra Leone showcased its tech-driven aspirations at the Digital City World Congress & China Public and Security Expo in Shenzhen, China, from October 27-30, 2025. Spearheading the charge was a high-level delegation, led by Deputy Ambassador to China, Mr. Saffa-woya Rogers, who made a compelling case for investment and collaboration.

By Emma Black   The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and supported by the World Bank’s Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), on October 29, 2025, has announced three groundbreaking eco-tourism investment opportunities that require zero capital investment from operators. The announcement

Honourable Chief Justice Komba Kamanda The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has recently informed the general public that in line with the Honourable Chief Justice Komba Kamanda’s avowed commitment to making justice more accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of all citizens, the Court of Appeal will for the first

SLFA Boss, Sport Minister and LRMG Rep…   The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚, has hailed Leone Rock Metal Group for its continued commitment to the growth and transformation of football in Sierra Leone, following the signing of a new $𝟏𝟖𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 sponsorship deal for the

By Josephine Sesay     Once again, Sierra Leoneans are paying the price for silence, and this time it’s literally coming out of our pockets. Without warning or justification, our two biggest telecom operators, Orange and Africell, have hiked their data prices overnight. No press releases, no public consultation, no

By Josephine Sesay The Sierra Leone police (SLP) training directorate have successfully concluded a large-scale capacity-building programme for over 2,500 officers across the Freetown-East police region, focusing on Anti-corruption measures and the recently enacted criminal procedure Act (CPA) 2024. The training, spearheaded by assistant commissioner of Police (ACP) Joe Kamanda

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   Motherhood in present-day Sierra Leone remains one of the most demanding and complex roles a woman can hold. In communities like Lungi, mothers carry enormous responsibilities that extend far beyond nurturing their children. They are breadwinners, caretakers, teachers, and emotional anchors often doing all

By Kadiatu A. Turay In an era where information travels faster than ever, the role of journalists as truth-tellers and watchdogs has never been more important. Yet, the responsibility that comes with this power demands adherence to one fundamental principle media ethics. These ethics are the backbone of journalism, guiding