By Mohamed Lamin Banya A delegation of World Bank Executive Directors has toured Sierra Leone’s flagship solar power project in Newton, commending the country’s progress toward clean and reliable energy. The visit took place on April 25 in Newton, where officials inspected the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), a 30-megawatt solar facility supported…
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Human Resource, AIG James Musa, has urged police recruits to uphold discipline, professionalism, and patriotism as key values in their development as officers of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). He made the remarks on Friday, 24 April 2026, during an engagement with recruits at the Sierra…
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has praised Chief Justice Komba Kamanda for his leadership in hosting a major regional judicial meeting in Freetown. Speaking on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio at a sendoff dinner held at Lagoonda Hotel, the First Lady described the Chief Justice’s efforts as visionary and impactful. The event…
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone High Commission, Accra A Ministerial Session of the inaugural Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) between Ghana and Sierra Leone concluded on Thursday, 23 April 2026, with the signing of six Memoranda of Understanding and one bilateral agreement. The signing ceremony followed technical-level engagements between delegations from both…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has convened a Supervisory Committee meeting to formally review progress on the rehabilitation of berths 3, 4, 5, and 6 at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay, a project of major national economic and infrastructural importance. The meeting, held at the office of the…
By Abdulai Saccoh, Senior Public Education Officer, ACC As part of its strategic engagement with various sectors of society, the Southern Regional Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) engaged lecturers and students of Every Nation College in Bo to sensitize them on the dangers of academic malpractice and its adverse impact on educational outcomes. The…
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, has hosted a seminar and symposium aimed at promoting nation building and civic responsibility among young people. The event took place on April 25 at the Miatta Conference Center as part of activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary. It brought…
By Lamin Tarawallie President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, has arrived in Canada ahead of the 75th FIFA Congress scheduled for 30th April 2026. He is accompanied by Executive Committee Member Mohamed Sorie Jalloh and General Secretary Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawoh, reflecting Sierra Leone’s active participation in global football governance discussions….
By Mohamed Kamara The Freetown City Council recently welcomed the global team of Sightsavers for a visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and deepening understanding of ongoing development efforts in Sierra Leone. The visit provided an opportunity for the team to learn more about the work being carried out under the Inclusive Citizens’ Political Participation Project….
Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after 106 days in charge of the club. Rosenior signed a five-and-a-half-year deal after arriving from French club Strasbourg, also owned by Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. But he managed just 11 wins in 23 matches across all competitions and Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton was Chelsea‘s fifth consecutive league defeat without…
