By Festus J. Lahai, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Moscow, Russian Federation His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Yongawo represented Sierra Leone at the First International Security Forum of High-Ranking Security Officials from around the world, held in Moscow, Russian Federation, from 26–29 May 2026. Addressing delegates under the theme, “Challenges and Threats…
Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open in the biggest shock of the tournament so far after struggling with injury in a five-set loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round in sweltering Paris conditions. World number one Sinner was the heaviest favourite for the men’s title since the great Rafael Nadal in…
The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Fifa to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Leopards are returning to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 1974, but the public health emergency declared by…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it targeted an American air base in the region, after fresh US strikes on southern Iran overnight. Kuwait, which hosts a US base, said it had intercepted “hostile missile and drone threats”, but did not confirm the target. The Iranian missile launch came after the US shot…
The death of 16 students in a fire on Thursday has once again sparked concerns over the safety of Kenya’s boarding schools. The tragedy, which occured at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) north-west of capital city Nairobi, follows a string of deadly fires at boarding schools in recent years. The authorities…
By Mariama Bundu A five-storey building under construction collapsed at 113A Kissy Road in the east end of Freetown on Tuesday morning, prompting an emergency response from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and several other institutions. The incident occurred at around 4:00am near the Starco Cinema area and partially damaged two nearby buildings. Authorities…
Sierra Leone has fully activated its national disease surveillance system, with health authorities confirming that all 1,600 health facilities across the country are now equipped with digital tablets and internet connectivity for real-time reporting of suspected disease cases. Director of Disease Surveillance and Applied Epidemiology, Dr. James Squire, said the country has transitioned from the…
By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio today joined Muslims across Sierra Leone and around the world to observe Eid Ul-Adha prayers at the Presidential Lodge in Freetown. The Eid sermon was delivered by Chief Imam Alhaji Chernoh Bangura, who spoke on obedience and devotion to the will of…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya A new international study on sexual harassment in media workplaces has revealed that 27% of media professionals in Sierra Leone have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work in 2025. The study, conducted by WAN-IFRA Women in News in partnership with BBC Media Action and City St George’s, University of…
By Alhaji Abubakarr Bah, Information Attaché, Embassy of Sierra Leone, Saudi Arabia A total of 2,626 Sierra Leonean Hajj pilgrims joined 1.7 million fellow Muslims on the plains and rocky hills of Arafat on Tuesday to perform Wuquf, the most significant pillar of the Hajj pilgrimage. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims devoted the day…
