Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and with support from ICF, has commenced a three-week training programme for the 2026 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). The training, being held at the Theresa Sesay Hall on Kennedy Street in Freetown, is aimed at preparing field personnel for the pre-testing phase…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Calm is gradually returning to Kailahun Township following violent unrest that erupted on Sunday and left one man dead while causing damage to police property. According to the Sierra Leone Police, the incident began after officers responded to a report of a break-in at a residence in Kailahun Town. Upon arrival,…
Police in Kenya have sealed off key roads leading into central Nairobi ahead of planned nationwide protests marking two years since deadly Gen-Z-led anti-government demonstrations. Protesters say they are demanding justice for more than 80 people killed and dozens more injured during the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations and anniversary protests last year. There have been pockets…
Both the Red Cross and the United Nations have mobilised assistance for Venezuela following the earthquakes. The Red Cross says that “full human impact” of the Venezuelan earthquakes is not yet known, adding that its Venezuelan branch is “operational and responding”. In a statement online, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…
Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee. The ‘fit for the future Olympian grant’ has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition. A fund of $140m (£106.5m) will be set aside…
By Mariama Bundu The World Bank Group has approved a $40 million grant to support agricultural development and job creation in Sierra Leone. The funding, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will finance the Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth (SAVIG) project. The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, attract private investment, and create…
According to IGR, through its Salone Development Scorecard (SDSC), it has identified 36 commitments that require urgent action from ministries, departments and agencies. Among the areas highlighted are energy, agriculture, transport, public service reform, youth employment, women’s empowerment, trade and industrial development, sports, social protection, justice, health, education, foreign affairs and fisheries. The organisation called…
By Mariama Bundu East End Lions have been crowned champions of the 2026 Orange FA Cup after defeating Mighty Blackpool 1-0 in the final played at the Southern Arena in Bo on Saturday. The match appeared destined for extra time until Sulaiman S. Kargbo scored a dramatic late goal in the 90th minute to hand…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura – Strategic Communication Unit – Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has highlighted remarkable progress in the country’s healthcare transformation while calling on Sierra Leoneans living abroad to become active partners in building a stronger, more resilient, and healthier nation. Speaking at…
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially completed its nationwide cartographic mapping exercise for the 2026 Population and Housing Census with the symbolic mapping of the Presidential Lodge at Hill Station in Freetown. The event was attended by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, who participated in the exercise by responding to questions from the mapping…
