By Thaimu T Kamara Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, has commended nine outgoing ECOWAS volunteers for their three years of dedicated service and contribution to communities across Sierra Leone. The Minister made the commendation on Thursday, 20 August 2026, during an end-of-service ceremony marking the completion

A cross section of Women Power Movement on tour of the Law Courts Building in Freetown   As part of the Honourable Chief Justice Komba Kamanda’s commitment to making the Judiciary more transparent and accessible to the public, one of Sierra Leone’s local women’s empowerment organisations, Women’s Power, comprising over

By Josephine sesay Retired educationist Sylvester Meheux has raised concerns over challenges affecting the implementation of Sierra Leone’s Free Quality School Education (FQSE) programme, particularly the number of teachers who are not on the government payroll and delays in the payment of school subsidies. Speaking on the state of education

By Dadson A. Musa Mobility Sierra Leone, led by Executive Director Lamin Mansaray, in partnership with Mobility Worldwide, distributed 20 brand new mobility carts to persons with disabilities in Moribatown, Rutile mining area. The initiative was facilitated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints. The carts, specially designed

African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to Beijing, HE Ambassador Dr Alhaji Sarjoh Bah has  called for stronger Africa-China cooperation in the area of digital technology and artificial intelligence in his opening statement at the 7th China-Africa Media Forum held on the 20th August, 2026. Following is his full statement:  

By Josephine sesay The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has welcomed the appointment of Abu Martin Kanneh as its new Commissioner General, with expectations that his extensive experience within the Authority will help strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, taxpayer compliance and overall revenue administration. Kanneh’s appointment forms part of a series of

By Josephine sesay President Julius Maada Bio has engaged leading African business and financial leaders as Sierra Leone intensifies preparations for the forthcoming West African Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS). The President convened a virtual meeting with prominent figures from Africa’s financial and private sectors to discuss the objectives of

By Josephine sesay Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has identified law reform and digital tracking of learners as key measures in the Government’s efforts to tackle examination malpractice in Sierra Leone. Dr. Sengeh said examination malpractice is a complex challenge that extends beyond learners, noting that teachers, parents and

By Josephine sesay   The High Court in Bo has sentenced eight convicted armed robbers to a combined 560 years in prison, with each convict receiving a 70-year sentence. The sentencing was handed down by Hon. Justice Francis Bangs Kamara following the conclusion of the criminal session of the High