The Ministry of Finance, through its Public Debt Management Division, has commenced its annual Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) Workshop, aimed at reviewing Sierra Leone’s debt profile and strengthening strategies for sustainable debt management. The week-long workshop, held at the Leisure Lodge in Aberdeen, brings together participants from the Ministry

The Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, *PC Dr Margaret Baio Gbanie IV*, has described the official launch of UniPod Sierra Leone at the New Building, Fourah Bay College (FBC), as a transformative milestone in the country’s journey towards innovation-driven development, stressing that the initiative represents far more than

A Son’s Reflection on Equity, Responsibility, and the Future of Our Nation by Chernor M. Jalloh Lecturer of Governance, Public Policy & Development Studies IPAM – University of Sierra Leone I was born in Koinadugu. The mountains, valleys, rivers, and rolling grasslands of that beautiful part of Sierra Leone are

Sierra Leone’s Statistician General and Chief Census Officer, Andrew Bob Johnny, is attending the ESRI National Geospatial Symposium (NGS) in San Diego, California, following an invitation from the National Geospatial Symposium Committee. The symposium, held alongside the globally renowned ESRI User Conference (UC), runs from 13–17 July 2026 and brings

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and community stakeholders, has launched a large-scale environmental clean-up campaign across Lungi Township as preparations gather pace for the forthcoming ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government. The

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Welfare Society for the Disabled Sierra Leone (WESOFOD-SL), with support from Trócaire through the Accelerating and Promoting Education for All (APEAL) Project, has distributed teaching and learning materials to five primary schools in Pujehun Town in a move aimed at strengthening inclusive education for

By Thaimu T Kamara   The 39th Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) officially opened on Sunday the 12 July at the Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown, bringing together delegates from the bloc’s twelve Member States for discussions on key

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A suspected armed robber has been arrested by the Sierra Leone Police following the recovery of a locally made firearm, ammunition and other offensive weapons during a routine stop-and-search operation at the Ngalehun Police Checkpoint in the Bo East Division. The suspect, identified as Ibrahim

 By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Residents of Dogoloya Town in Falaba District have expressed growing concern over the deteriorating condition of the bridge linking their community to Sinkunia, warning that the structure has become increasingly unsafe and poses a serious risk to lives and livelihoods. The bridge serves as a