By Emma Black   Sierra Leone has taken a significant diplomatic step in strengthening its relations with the Sultanate of Oman following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by Mohammed Barrie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and non-resident Ambassador to Oman. The credentials were

The Government has welcomed the launch of a nationwide Free Call-In Service for radio stations by Africell, describing the initiative as a timely investment in democratic participation, public dialogue, and national connectivity. Delivering the keynote address at the official launch ceremony held at Africell’s Wilberforce office to mark World Radio

By Emma Black The President of the Sierra Leone Police Wives Association (PWA), Mrs. Matilda Doris Sellu, has successfully concluded a nationwide tour of police barracks from 9 to 13 February 2026, reaffirming her commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of police families. The tour aimed to update police

The Government of Sierra Leone is accelerating rural infrastructure development in Kono District as part of a broader effort to transform food systems and improve market access for farmers and underserved communities. Food systems transformation, officials say, goes beyond boosting production and must include reliable infrastructure that links farms to

By Emma Black   The High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced a Pakistani national, Abdullah Abdul Rehman, to forty (40) years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of unlawful possession of drugs. The conviction and sentence were delivered on 12 February 2026 by Mark Ngegba, sitting at the High Court

By Emma Black The President of the Police Wives Association (PWA), Matilda Doris Sellu, has concluded a nationwide tour of police barracks across the provinces, highlighting major developmental and welfare gains recorded by the Association since she assumed office in 2022. The tour, which ran from 9 to 13 February

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A joint security operation by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has led to the arrest of a man found in possession of a large quantity of suspected Free Healthcare drugs at the Mile 38 Checkpoint in

By Emma Black   Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Fatima Maada Bio, has arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the 30th General Assembly of OAFLAD, a major continental forum focused on advancing the welfare of women, children, and

By Emma Black President Julius Maada Bio has called for deeper, more meaningful cooperation between Europe and West Africa to confront the growing insecurity in the Sahel, cautioning that global geopolitical rivalries must not overshadow the region’s urgent needs. The Sierra Leonean leader made the call while speaking at a

By Emma Black Court has sent Cline Town headman, Ibrahim Lesford to twenty (20) years’ imprisonment after convicting him on two counts of unlawful possession of prohibited drugs. The ruling was delivered on 16 February 2026 at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown by Mark Ngegba, according to a