Sierra Leone’s Trade Minister Engages WTO Chief on Advancing Trade Policy Reforms
By Fatmata B Bah The Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Honorable Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 held a high-level engagement with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to discuss Sierra Leone’s ongoing Trade Policy Review and explore areas for […]
Guma Valley Refutes Corruption Claims, Cites Debt Recovery and Water Access Progress
By Emma Black The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) has strongly denied recent allegations of financial mismanagement, dismissing claims of an NLe 258 million shortfall as false and misleading. The company’s defense follows accusations aired on Radio Democracy 98.1 FM’s Daddy Wakabot program and published in Hope Times Newspaper between April 16 and 17, […]
Mankneh Village Under Siege in Violent Attack Sparked by Chieftaincy Dispute
By Thaimu T. Kamara Mankneh Village, Bombali District, Northern Province of Sierra Leone, a rural community located approximately 182 kilometres northeast part of Freetown, was plunged into chaos in the early hours of 2nd February 2025, following a violent and coordinated attack allegedly carried out by over 100 individuals from the neighbouring Konta […]
German Ambassador and Sierra Leone Leaders Rally for South-South Forum, Boosting Global Cooperation
By Fatmata B Bah In a diplomatic engagement that underscores Sierra Leone’s growing role in continental dialogue, the German Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Tuesday, 15th April 2025 his Excellency Jens Kraus-Masse, held a high-level meeting with the Minister of public administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA), at the office of the Minister, 9th […]
Sierra Leone’s Energy Leaders Chart Sustainable Future in Parliamentary Summit
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara, Sierra Leone’s energy sector leaders faced the Parliamentary committee on energy in a landmark sixth Parliament session, unveiling bold reforms, tackling persistent challenges, and mapping a path to 80% electrification by 2030, chaired by Hon. Kekura Vandi, the hearing united energy sector lead Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, deputy ministers […]
Digital Media Boom in Sierra Leone Sparks Privacy Crisis, Calls for Action
By Emma Black The digital media revolution has transformed communication, education, and entertainment in Sierra Leone, connecting communities like never before, yet, this rapid advancement comes with a hidden cost a growing threat to personal privacy, as smartphones become ubiquitous and social media platforms flourish, private conversations, photos, and videos are increasingly exposed […]
Public Service Goes Digital with MoPAPA’s Landmark HR Hub Deal
By Sulaiman Jalloh in a transformative step toward modernizing Sierra Leone’s public sector, the minister of public administration and political affairs, Amara Kallon, signed a groundbreaking contract with HUMNCE LLC to Develop a state-of-the-art digital Human Resource (HR) Hub, the agreement, formalized in the presence of the minister of communications, technology and Innovation, Saliman […]
Sweet Smoke, Silent Threat – Shisha Craze Puts Freetown’s Youth at Risk
By Emma Black In the shimmering glow of Freetown’s nightlife from the sandy stretch of Lumley Beach to the tucked-away lounges of Wilkinson Road a sweet-scented trend is catching fire. Shisha smoking, also known as hookah, is becoming a popular pastime among Sierra Leone’s youth. But beneath the aroma of fruit-flavored smoke lies […]
Sierra Leone’s Aviation Leap Shines at ICAO FALC 2025 as Minister Turay Calls for Global Action
By Emma Black Sierra Leone’s minister of transport and aviation, Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., delivered a powerful address at the International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO) facilitation panel (#FALC2025) in Doha, showcasing the nation’s aviation strides and urging global leaders to turn dialogue into action, representing Sierra Leone, Turay highlighted transformative milestones and positioned […]
Sierra Leone Mining Week 2025 Champions Sustainable Practices and Inclusive Growth
By Emma Black The Sierra Leone Mining week & Exhibition 2025, held April 8-12 at the Freetown International conference centre, united over 500 stakeholders, government officials, mining firms, investors, civil society, and community leaders to chart a sustainable future for the nation’s mining sector, under the theme sustainable mining, shared Benefits, Bringing Sierra […]
