By Mariama Bundu Efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone are gaining ground, with renewed focus on midwifery and specialized healthcare services for mothers and newborns. Isata Dumbuya, Director of RMNCAH at Partners In Health–Sierra Leone, highlighted ongoing interventions during a recent engagement, pointing to the establishment of a Maternal Center of Excellence in…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone, Geneva The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in Geneva honoured an invitation from the Sierra Leone–Swiss Community to participate in activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Bern. The engagement formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and consolidate the cordial…
By Mariama Bundu The administration of Fourah Bay College (FBC) has announced a continued ban on all student club activities following recent incidents of violence on campus. According to a notice issued on 2nd May 2026 by Deputy Registrar Brima Bah, the decision comes after disturbances that occurred on 30th April and 1st May, which…
BAN Boss Abubakarr Kamara By Mohamed Lamin Banya Civil society organizations in Sierra Leone have raised serious concerns over the failure of several public institutions to comply with financial reporting laws. The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) and other non-state actors working on public financial management have condemned what they describe as an “alarming failure” by…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation has taken a deliberate step toward strengthening Sierra Leone’s digital landscape by convening a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at the Atlantic Beach Hotel. The engagement, held under the theme “Forging an Inclusive Digital Future: Ensuring Access, Quality of Service, and Affordability…
The Media Freedom Coalition has called for stronger protection of journalists working in conflict zones, as the world marks this year’s World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace.” In a statement, the coalition, which includes 46 countries such as Sierra Leone, said a free and independent media is essential for…
The Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists, Umu Hawa Bakarr, has raised serious concerns over growing threats to press freedom and the sustainability of journalism in Sierra Leone. Speaking on AYV Wake Up Salone on Monday, 4th May 2026, Umu Bakarr described the current media landscape as “alarming,” warning that emerging…
AH & M Cricket Club clinched the champion trophy of SPL Red Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament by sumptuous 98 runs on Sunday at the Kingtom Police Oval, leaving Golden Eagles in petrified curiosity even as the first edition screeched to a halt. AH & M posted 149 runs for the loss of 8 in 12…
The Sierra Leone Parliamentary Delegation to the Pan-African Parliament has achieved a significant milestone with the election of Hon. Rosemarie Bangura as Vice Chairperson of the West Africa Regional Caucus. The election took place on 1st May 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament. Hon. Bangura emerged victorious to…
Members of the Rosint community have expressed gratitude for the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) initiative introduced by ActionAid in 2016, saying it has significantly improved their livelihoods. James Kalokoh of Rosint community said the savings scheme began with about 30 people contributing between NLe 5 and NLe 10 while supporting one another. “Pregnant…
