Category: Current News
Sierra Leone Activates Nationwide Digital Disease Surveillance System
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…
Bio Prays for Peace, Pilgrims’ Safe Return
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…
27% of Media Workers Report Workplace Harassment
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…
2,626 Sierra Leoneans Perform Hajj at Arafat
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…
IGR Launches Online Development Scorecard
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has officially launched the Online Salone Development Scorecard, a digital platform designed to track the implementation of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2024–2030 and encourage citizen participation in governance and national development. Speaking during the launch, IGR’s Executive Director Andrew Lavali emphasized that…
Missing Treasurer Delays Bar Registration…
Lawyers Fear Disenfranchisement Treasurer Satto in yellow attending the event in Makeni Lawyers of the Sierra Leone Bar Association have raised concerns over delays in the processing of membership payments ahead of the upcoming Bar elections. Members say the absence of the Treasurer Satto Kobba, who is responsible for finalising eligibility and updating the voters’…
SLEWRC Pushes Transparent Electricity Pricing
The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) has successfully concluded its nationwide roadshow aimed at popularising the updated Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) tool for mini-grid electricity pricing. The exercise, conducted in partnership with UNOPS, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the European Union (EU), and PivotPath, held town hall meetings and radio discussions in…
Street Child Supports Vulnerable Pupils
By Mariama Bundu On Thursday, 28th May 2026, Street Child Sierra Leone organized an educational support distribution programme at the YWCA Hall under the theme “Earning for Learning.” The project focuses on supporting vulnerable children living in slum communities by providing educational materials and empowering their caregivers through entrepreneurship support. The programme targets children who…
Man Arrested With 185 Sachets of Tramadol
By James Jamil Fatorma Police at the Wanjama checkpoint on Monday morning, 25th May 2026, arrested a man identified as Mohamed Sesay of No. 6 Susu Town after allegedly finding 185 sachets of tramadol in his possession. According to reports, the arrest took place at around 6:00 a.m. during a police operation at the checkpoint….
Kush Deaths, Press Threats Worry Amnesty
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Amnesty International has raised concerns over rising kush-related deaths, threats to press freedom, and broader human rights challenges in Sierra Leone in its 2025 human rights report. The organization said freedom of expression remained under pressure, particularly due to libel provisions in the Cyber Security and Crime Act and an anti-terrorism…