By Jensen B. A. Cummings   The question of whether universities in Sierra Leone should be granted autonomy to admit students through their own entrance examinations deserves serious attention. At present, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) largely determines admission into universities. Yet concerns about malpractice, irregularities and

By Thaimu T Kamara The Government of Sierra Leone has convened a two-day national consultative workshop aimed at developing a comprehensive roadmap to combat mobile money fraud and strengthen security across the country’s growing digital financial ecosystem. The workshop, which runs from August 18 to 19 at the National Communications

By Thaimu T Kamara Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, has launched the Gender Accountability Framework and the 2025 First Annual Report on the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act 2022. The launch, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown under the

By Thaimu T Kamara Sierra Leone’s newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, Dr. med Mustapha Sundifu Kabba, has called for stronger teamwork, accountability and coordination within the Ministry of Health as he begins his tenure with a renewed focus on improving healthcare delivery across the country. Dr. Kabba made the call

By Thaimu T Kamara The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has strengthened its international football partnerships after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to support football development and capacity building in Sierra Leone. The agreement was signed on 17 August 2026 in Rabat,

By Josephine Sesay The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has raised concerns over the growing impact of climate change on fundamental human rights, warning that communities across the country are increasingly facing threats to access to water, food, shelter, healthcare and livelihoods. The Commission’s concerns follow recent field

By Thaimu T Kamara The National Youth Commission (NAYCOM) of Sierra Leone has opened discussions with Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports on strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at expanding opportunities for young people in both countries. NAYCOM Commissioner Joseph Maada Lahai made the move during a working visit to the

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara A total of 94 young people, including 85 males and nine females, have graduated from a drug rehabilitation programme in Sierra Leone, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to address drug and substance abuse and support the recovery and reintegration of affected young people.

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has issued technical team requirements for clubs participating in the country’s various domestic leagues ahead of the 2026/27 football season. The directive covers coaching and technical positions across the Leone Rock Premier League, National Division One men’s and women’s

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has provided emergency relief materials to the 4th Infantry Brigade at Teko Barracks in Makeni City following a devastating windstorm that damaged several military quarters and displaced soldiers and their families. The Agency donated 90 bundles of 12-foot corrugated