Category: Current News
The Chief’s Diary: We will Unlock Sierra Leone’s 6th Region (Diaspora)
Lessons from a Dinner Discussion with a Hollywood Star, an Iconic Fashion Designer, and a CEO of a Global Energy Company After an absolutely inspiring Townhall Series in Leicester on May 30th, 2026 which centered on the potential of the Sierra Leonean diaspora, I proceeded to London for further engagements. Dinner topic: how to accelerate…
Reggae Festival Report Unveiled in Freetown
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has launched the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report at its headquarters in Freetown. The report is the outcome of the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic held on 27 November 2025. The clinic brought together cultural stakeholders, creatives, policymakers, academics, youth leaders, and members of the…
Court Reporters Adopt New Constitution
By Mariama Bundu The Sierra Leone Court Reporters Association (SLCRA) has adopted a new constitution during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Makeni on Saturday, 30th May 2026. The meeting, which was held under the theme “Professional Court Reporting: A Pillar for Accountability in the Justice System,” brought together court reporters, journalists, legal practitioners,…
CSOs Demand Tobacco Control Council
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The National Union of Civil Society Organizations/Activists Sierra Leone has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to urgently constitute and operationalize the Tobacco and Nicotine Control Council as provided for under the Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act 2022. In a statement issued to mark World No Tobacco Day on 31st…
Guma MD Receives Another Leadership Award
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Managing Director of Guma Valley Water Company, Ing. Mariwan Kallon, has received another leadership award in recognition of his contribution to public service and institutional development. Ing. Kallon was presented with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the African Global Stars Awards organized by Diaspora Focus. The ceremony took place on…
Hon. Rose Marie Bangura Vows Development Opportunities for Women
By Mo Hamad Kargbo Honourable Rose Marie Bangura, Member of Parliament representing Tonkolili District and Vice President of the Female Caucus in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has described her recent election as Vice President of the Regional Female Caucus at the Pan-African Parliament in South Africa as a major victory for Sierra Leone. Speaking to members…
Parliamentarians Hold National Green Investment Dialogue in Freetown
Parliamentarians for Climate Finance–Sierra Leone on Friday, 29 May 2026, held a one-day National Green Investment Dialogue at the Freetown City Council Hall. The dialogue was held under the theme “Unlocking Investment in Community Green Energy Zones (CGEZs) and Distribution Corridors to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment, Low-Carbon Industrial Development, and Community-Led Energy Access.” The event…
FCC Visits Congo Town Households on Clean Cooking Briquette Pilot
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has conducted a field visit to households in Congo Town participating in a pilot project on clean cooking briquettes. The visit, held on 28 May 2026, was led by Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr alongside Councillors Unisa Kamara and Samuel Kamara, FCC staff, CODOHSAPA, and representatives from Sierra Eco Heat. The initiative…
Ambassador Mohamed Yongawo Represents Sierra Leone at International Security Forum in Moscow
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…
No Deaths in Kissy Road Building Collapse
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…