Responsible Journalism – Upholding Ethics in Sierra Leone and The Gambia
By Michaella Faith Wright As media landscapes in Sierra Leone and The Gambia continue to evolve, the need for responsible journalism has never been more critical. Journalists in both nations face the challenge of balancing press freedom with ethical reporting, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and accountability in an era of misinformation and political tensions. […]
CCSL Forms Strategic Partnership with SLP to Enhance Community Policing
The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) announced on 19th March, 2025, a pivotal partnership with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) aimed at bolstering community-centered policing efforts across the nation. A delegation from CCSL, led by Programme Manager Rev. Moses Khanu, visited the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, at the […]
Eastern Freetown Grapples with Deplorable Road Network
By Josephine Sesay Residents of east Freetown face increasing challenges due to the deteriorating condition of key roads and bridges. The Kissy Bypass Road, commonly known as the Old Road, has suffered significant structural damage, with large fractures appearing on its retaining walls and portions of the structure already collapsed. This damage poses a […]
Former Executive Director of Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant Dismissed for Allegedly Embezzling 52 million old Leones
By Josephine Sesay The Lake Group of Companies SL Ltd has announced the immediate dismissal of Ms. Esther Y. Kamara from her position as Executive Director of Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant (MFBP) SL Limited following a thorough two-month investigation into financial misconduct. The investigation, conducted under the leadership of Kamara Musa Mark, Chief […]
Substance Abuse Among Youths – Causes and Solutions
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Substance abuse among youths in Sierra Leone is becoming an alarming social issue, threatening the future of many young people and the nation as a whole. The increasing use of drugs such as kush, tramadol, cannabis, and alcohol among teenagers and young adults has raised serious concerns about public […]
Exploring Sea Transportation Crucibles at River Rokel (Lungi-Freetown)
By Kadiatu A Turay The River Rokel, Sierra Leone’s largest river, serves as a vital artery connecting the capital city, Freetown, to Lungi, home to the country’s only international airport. This waterway is not just a geographical feature but a lifeline for commerce, travel, and cultural exchange. However, the sea transportation system on […]
Elections and Violence
By Dadson A. Musa Elections in Sierra Leone are becoming a trend where people go at length to do anything once they don’t win. Politics in Sierra Leone is such that people become rich within the few years that Sierra Leoneans spend in power. It has been made more attractive by the enviable […]
NRA targets NLe18.9bn revenue in 2025
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Jeneba Bangura has informed journalists that the Authority is targeting about eighteen billion Leones (NLe18.9bn) for the year 2025, saying there is a steady improvement in revenue generation thus reflecting the commitment to implementing financial reforms aimed at making revenue generation profitable. […]
Vice President Jalloh launches National Forest and Climate Forum
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a landmark event aimed at protecting Sierra Leone’s Forest and improving climate change in the country under the ‘Protect Sierra Leone initiative,’ His Excellency Vice President Dr. Mohammed Juldeh Jalloh has on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Bintumani International conference center in Freetown launched “The National Forest and […]
Shiekh Faruk Leverages on Islam & Technology at SLAJ Annual Iftar
By Sulaiman Jalloh Sheikh Faruk Adam Bah, a famous Islamic lecturer in Sierra Leone has urged members of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) to study technology proper while executing their duty as journalists. He made this statement on Wednesday March 19th during the Annual Iftar organized by a cross section of Muslim […]
