Category: Current News
Bio Honours US Army General
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit MoICE In a grand ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio awarded Major General Paul Rogers of the United States Army with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Ground on February 18, 2026. The award…
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Another Ramadan: Fasting or Feasting By Sheikh Alie Kallay Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali explains that there are three degrees of fasting. Ordinary fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and sexual activity from dawn to sunset. Extraordinary fasting requires keeping all one’s senses and limbs free from sin, including the eyes, ears, tongue, hands, and feet….
UN Women Pledges Support for GEWE Act Implementation
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The visit reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s gender-focused reforms, including the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act and ongoing constitutional review processes. Dr. Houinato…
SLFA President Waives Coaching Fees for Female Coaches
The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced a full waiver of coaching licence fees for all female coaches in Sierra Leone. The policy, approved by SLFA President Babadi Kamara, applies to courses from Licence D through Licence A and will remain in effect for the duration of the current Executive Committee’s mandate. The move aims…
8 Children Aged 0–2 in Female Correctional Facility
CHRDI boss Abdul Fatorma who released the report yesterday The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has raised urgent concerns following a monitoring visit on 17 February 2026 to the Sierra Leone Correctional Services (SLCS) facilities in Freetown. The organization reports severe human rights abuses, unsafe conditions, and a lack of basic dignity…
Sierra Leone Improves Global Anti-Corruption Ranking, ACC Reveals
By Mariama Bundu On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly Government Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, where key national issues, including the fight against corruption were discussed. Addressing the public, Patrick Sandi, Coordinator of Operations at the Anti-Corruption Commission, highlighted notable progress made in strengthening…
Kpetema-Mattru Jong Road Set for December Completion
By Mohamed Kamara Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh convened a high-level meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to review progress on the Kpetema–Mattru Jong Road project, following a directive from President Julius Maada Bio to complete the road before the rainy season. The road, a strategic project under the government’s Big Five Game Changers…
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye Continues Istanbul Tour
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, has advanced her week-long working visit to Istanbul by securing strategic partnerships with leading textile manufacturers, including Tokman Fashion & Textile Garment Factory and Emon Men’s Clothing & Shirt Manufacturer & Store, in support of the upcoming Freetown Trade and Investment Tours. The engagements,…
SLFA Conducts Safeguarding Training for Women’s Premier League Clubs
The Sierra Leone Football Association, on Monday 16th February 2026, successfully organised a comprehensive Safeguarding Training for all Women’s Premier League clubs under the theme, “Protecting the Game Against Abuse and Harassment: Creating a Safe Space for Female Athletes.” The session was facilitated by Alusine Aiah Kabba, Safeguarding Manager,* who provided practical, standards-based guidance on…
MoPAPA Deputy Minister Holds Successful Political Consultations
By Sheku Sackoh Turay The Deputy Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA), Hon. Philip Tetema Tondoneh, had a successful consultative meeting with the Political Sector and Agencies within the Ministry to map out strategies that will enhance a peaceful and democratic political atmosphere prior to the 2028 elections. The engagement was held in…