By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The University of Sierra Leone (USL) has publicly challenged key findings contained in a recent report issued by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), insisting that parts of the document misrepresent the circumstances surrounding ongoing administrative and governance concerns within the institution. Speaking during a press conference

By Mohamed B. Kallon Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Ambassador Sadiq Silla, has called for strengthened African unity, strategic diplomacy, and collective action in response to the growing implications of the Middle East crisis on African security and development. He made this statement while delivering

A Vision for Sierra Leone’s Prosperous Future By Anthony Vandy President Julius Maada Bio, widely recognized for his resolute dedication to fulfilling his manifesto pledges to the people of Sierra Leone, has steered the nation toward a path of tangible progress. His administration has implemented sustainable and pragmatic initiatives benefitting

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A tractor trailer transporting a 40-foot container reportedly capsized on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown, sparking renewed public concern over the safety and roadworthiness of heavy-duty vehicles operating within the capital. According to eyewitness accounts gathered at the

The Auditor-General of Sierra Leone, Mr Abdul Aziz, has been elected Vice Chairperson of the Governing Board of the African Organization of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E) during the organisation’s 22nd Governing Board Meeting held in Liberia on Tuesday, 19th May 2026. Mr Aziz was elected alongside the current Chairperson

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Minister of Energy, Hon. Cyril A. Grant, on Thursday officially launched the groundbreaking ceremony for the Waterloo Innovent Power Park Project in Waterloo, marking the commencement of a major energy initiative expected to strengthen electricity supply and support agricultural transformation in the Western Area.

By Josephine Sesay   The Government of Sierra Leone, through the country’s security sector, has released preliminary findings into investigations surrounding the interception of the cargo vessel, MV Blume, by Spanish authorities over alleged cocaine trafficking. The findings were presented during a press briefing attended by senior security officials, including

By Josephine Sesay   The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the increasing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda, revealing that suspected cases have now risen to 600, with 139 suspected deaths recorded so far. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed