The Station Manager of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO), Ing. Abdulai Charles Kargbo has engaged a number of institutions in the Mile 91 community with a view to see that the said institutions are re-connected to SALWACO facilities. For some time now, Mile 91 residents had gone without access

The Editor of the Independent Observer Newspaper, Mr Bai Bai Sesay, has been named winner of the Media Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to journalism and his sustained commitment to truth, accountability and professional reporting in Sierra Leone. The recognition, announced by the Scholar Media Award Team

The leadership of the Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) held a successful and productive meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the UNDP Hall, Freetown. The meeting was convened to present SLIS’s Strategic Plan of Action and submit a proposal for funding, technical collaboration, and partnership to implement

By Josephine Sesay Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura Sierra Leone has secured more than US$243 million in new financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful completion of the third review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura has

 By Josephihne Sesay The Government of Sierra Leone has announced plans to add 70 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation capacity by the first quarter of 2027 through the Nant energy project, as part of ongoing efforts to address persistent power shortages across the country. The announcement was made by Chief

By Josephine Sesay The Head of the National Commission for Civic Education and Development (NaCCED), Joseph M. Bindi has underscored the importance of civic awareness and active citizen participation in sustaining governance reforms. He stated that effective governance depends not only on policy commitments but also on citizens’ understanding of

By Philip Koroma in Kenema Kenema City in the Eastern Region witnessed a historic moment as the Court of Appeal of Sierra Leone held its first ever circuit court sitting since the establishment of the Judiciary. The landmark event brought together members of the judiciary, traditional authorities, security sector, legal

By Emma Black Sierra Leone’s judiciary has stepped firmly onto the international stage following a series of high-profile appointments to global courts, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in international jurisprudence. At the centre of this milestone is Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, who on 26 February 2026

By Emma Black Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Liberia National Police (LNP) have reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger cross-border collaboration aimed at combating drug trafficking, youth substance abuse, and transnational organised crime affecting both countries. Speaking during the weekly press conference held on Tuesday, 3rd December 2025, at