The US president accused the pontiff of being “WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a long Truth Social post, later telling reporters he was “not a big fan”. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to condemn…
Pope Leo XIV wants to “turn the world’s attention to Africa”, according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which starts on Monday, is Pope Leo’s second major foreign visit since being elected to the…
Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a match. “Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles” ambushed the bus and “blocked the road” as the team returned home on Sunday, according to the club. Police say Frimpong sustained gunshot wounds…
By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr The Minister of Information and Civic Education, today conducted an on-site assessment of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation building at New England Ville, following a localized fire incident that affected a small section of the facility. Minister Chernor Bah, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government, Tamba Lamina, was guided through the…
The Minister of Health, Austin Demby, has unveiled new medical equipment, including a CT scan machine and a 4D ultrasound, at Kenema Government Hospital to improve healthcare services. The new CT scan machine, with 64-slice imaging capability, is expected to boost diagnostic and treatment services for patients in Kenema and nearby districts. The Minister said…
The leadership of the Ministry of Health, led by Minister Dr. Austin Demby, on Friday, 10 April 2026, inspected the ongoing construction of a 100-bed hospital in Moyamba District to assess progress and ensure it meets modern healthcare standards. The inspection team, which included senior health officials, engineers from Uplink Construction, and Paramount Chief Foday…
Week in, week out, various institutions are working hard to support President Bio, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and we are seeing the results! We have hosted several ECOWAS meetings flawlessly and introduced thousands of people to Sierra Leone’s hospitality. In the upcoming week, we are hosting all Chief…
The President of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, has pledged support for the construction of a Cancer Centre in Sierra Leone and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to the country’s agriculture, energy, and economic sectors. He made the pledge during a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at the OPEC Fund Headquarters…
Leone Stars Team Manager Abdul Karim Bangura departed on Sunday for Rabat, Morocco, to participate in the FIFA Campus – Essential Course for National-Team Managers (2026 edition), which commenced on Monday, April 13, and will conclude on April 15, 2026. The training programme, organized by FIFA in collaboration with the International Centre for Sports Studies…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone on Friday, 10 April 2026, honoured its top female Directors and Deputy Directors in recognition of their years of dedicated service and leadership within the parliamentary service. The Clerk of Parliament, Karmoh K. Conteh, said the event was organised to celebrate senior female staff, describing them as key pillars of…
