By Josephine Sesay The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security and inter-agency collaboration by hosting this week’s edition of the Fortnightly Inter-Agency Meeting at its Gloucester Street headquarters in Freetown. The initiative, now operating on a rotational host format among the nine institutions

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, on Thursday, 14 August 2025, spearheaded a landmark development initiative at the Kingtom Police Hospital, which included the groundbreaking of a new morgue, the commissioning of an eye clinic, and the announcement of a free

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara In a decisive move to uphold discipline and integrity within the Sierra Leone Police Force, Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has dismissed three officers following their alleged involvement in an armed robbery in Rokel, Western Area Rural District. Police sources indicate that

By Thaimu T. Kamara Under favorable weather conditions, the Kambia Police Division, led by Chief Superintendent of Police Bob Musa Nazlic Mansaray, implemented robust security measures to ensure the safe and smooth passage of the US Ambassador’s convoy through the township. Bryan David Hunt, the US Ambassador to Sierra Leone

By Kadiatu A. Turay In a bold step to bridge the gender gap in governance, the Women’s Forum, in collaboration with the She Leads program and supported by the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), convened a high-level strategic meeting in Freetown. The event aimed to chart a clear

  In a landmark move to enhance road safety and modernize urban mobility, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation (MoTA) has officially handed over a suite of pedestrian bridges and traffic signal infrastructure to the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA). Friday 15 August 2025, The ceremony took place at the

By Emma Black The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has extended its Smart City Project to Makeni, North-East Region, with the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at strategic locations across the city. The initiative, originally launched in 2014, has been revitalized and accelerated under the leadership of Inspector General of

By Emma Black     Sierra Leone has achieved a historic milestone in newborn healthcare, with the Special Care Baby Units (SCBUs) reporting an unprecedented 90–94% survival rate for small and sick newborns. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Health Conference Hall, Minister of Health Dr. Austin