By Emma Black The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest review mission under Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, following high-level discussions with government officials in Freetown. The review meeting, held on Thursday, 26th February 2026, at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall on George Street, brought

By Emma Black A court in Guinea has sentenced a driver attached to the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Conakry to five years’ imprisonment after convicting him on charges of illegal drug possession. The convicted individual, identified as Mohamed Kamara, was arrested nearly a year ago following what Guinean authorities

By Emma Black The Ministry of Sports has concluded a week of strategic engagements, stakeholder consultations, and national sporting activities aimed at strengthening sports governance and promoting grassroots development across Sierra Leone. Officials of the Ministry attended a familiarization meeting convened by the newly constituted Parliamentary Oversight Sports Committee, chaired

By Emma Black Football in Sierra Leone has evolved through decades of dedication, sacrifice, and visionary leadership. Among the personalities who have significantly influenced the growth of the game, Babadi Kamara stands out as one of the most impactful figures in the country’s football history. His contributions extend far beyond

By Emma Black Infrastructure development continues to serve as a cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s national transformation, with renewed momentum under the leadership of Engineer Alfred Jalil Momodu. As Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), he is playing a central role in implementing the government’s ambitious road development

By Emma Black In line with Sierra Leone’s “Year of Action” agenda, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) is accelerating efforts to strengthen the country’s identity management system, positioning legal identity as a central pillar of national development. As governments worldwide advance digital governance and inclusive public service systems, Sierra

By Emma Black The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has engaged national stakeholders on the outcome of regional consultations reviewing Sierra Leone’s outdated forestry and wildlife laws, with a focus on strengthening protections for forests and the animals that depend on them. The engagement took place during a preparatory

By Emma Black The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with partners, hosted a special screening of the television series “More Life” at the United States Embassy in Freetown to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect Sierra Leone’s national animal, the chimpanzee. The event, held at

By Josephine Sesay The High Court in Freetown on Thursday heard dramatic testimony from the sister of slain journalist Samuel Brima Mattia, who alleged that one of the accused persons told her he had been approached to help arrange her brother’s killing. Elizabeth Mattia appeared before Justice Mark Ngegba at