Armed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria’s Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said. The attackers emerged from a forest near the village of Kasuwan-Daji on Saturday and set fire to the local market, looted shops and kidnapped an unspecified number of people, police said. “The…
By James Conteh As Sierra Leone welcomes 2026, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has reflected on Freetown City Council’s (FCC) achievements in 2025 and outlined priorities for the year ahead. In her New Year message, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr highlighted progress in waste management, including the introduction of new bylaws that mandate household registration with approved service providers and…
DIB Renews Commitment to Sierra Leone Dr. Ibrahim Bangura is ready to lead By Ishmail Saidu Kanu Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has reaffirmed his commitment to Sierra Leone, declaring his readiness to play a major role in the country’s history despite the challenges involved. Speaking at the Peace Alumni Party at the New Brookfields Hotel in…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called for unity, professionalism and the protection of press freedom as Sierra Leone enters the New Year 2026. In his New Year message, the SLAJ President extended season’s greetings to journalists across the country, media partners and the…
MRCG Boss Dr. Francis Sowa A 2025 study by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG-SL) has revealed huge welfare challenges facing journalists in Sierra Leone. The research shows issues such as low salaries, irregular pay, lack of social security, limited training, and inadequate safety measures across media organizations in the country. The survey, which targeted…
By Alice Sumah The 2025 “Voice of Salone” Chinese Song Contest, organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Sierra Leone, brought together students, academics, and invited guests for a vibrant cultural showcase through music. Held at Fourah Bay College, the event featured captivating live performances of Chinese songs, serving as a powerful platform…
NCRA boss, Mohamed Massaquoi The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has released its Provisional Annual Report on Vital Events for the year ending 31 December 2025, detailing births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and adoptions recorded across Sierra Leone. According to the report, a total of 306,057 live births were registered, with 149,968 males (49%) and 156,089…
Journalist leaders from across Africa have come together to forge shared continental priorities for climate justice reporting and information integrity. The three-day workshop, organized by the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) from December 18 to 20, 2025, focused on strengthening journalists’ capacity to report on just transition and promote informed public participation. The workshop, held…
ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala By Mohamed Kamara The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced the coming into force of new regulations aimed at protecting whistleblowers and witnesses involved in corruption cases. In a press release, the ACC said the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Regulations, 2025 provide a clear legal framework to safeguard individuals who report…
Tottenham‘s Europa League final match-winner Brennan Johnson is facing an uncertain future at the club amid growing Premier League interest in the attacker. BBC Sport understands that Tottenham, while not actively looking to sell the Wales international, are open to letting Johnson leave should they receive a suitable offer. Crystal Palace are currently the club most advanced…
