Category: Current News
NANT Plant Promises Stable Electricity
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Senior government officials and representatives of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on Wednesday inspected the NANT Project plant at Kissy Terminal in Freetown as part of efforts to improve electricity supply in the capital. The delegation was led by Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister,, Minister of Energy, and MCC Acting Vice President…
Elderly Man in Custody for Marrying Underage Girl
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has confirmed the arrest of an elderly man accused of marrying an underage girl, following widespread public outrage over images and videos of the alleged marriage circulating on social media. The Ministry made the disclosure on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, noting that the action was…
MPs Form Friendship Group with China
A Sierra Leone–China Parliamentary Friendship Group has been officially launched in Freetown to strengthen diplomatic and legislative cooperation between the two countries. The launch took place during a dinner hosted by Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Zhao Yong, at the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday, 19th May 2026. The event brought together the Rt. Hon….
Tourism Ministry Calls for Sector Unity
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held a press conference in Freetown to clarify government’s position on the representation of tourism associations in Sierra Leone. The briefing followed reports of a newly formed group known as the Federation of All Tourism Associations (FATA), amid ongoing consultations to establish a unified…
Chiefs to Enforce New Bye-Laws in Push to Reduce Maternal Deaths
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay, Strategic Communications Adviser The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with Paramount Chiefs across Sierra Leone to strengthen community action against maternal and child deaths through the introduction of local bye-laws aimed at improving healthcare access and immunization uptake. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing “300 Days…
Moyamba MP Issues Urgent SOS Over Deadly Community Violence
By Lemuella Tarawallie SLPP Member of Parliament representing Moyamba District, Hon. Mustapha Musa Sellu, has raised an urgent alarm in Parliament over a deadly clash between communities in Kargboro Chiefdom. Speaking on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, under S.O. 23, Hon. Sellu revealed that violence erupted between the communities of Mokaisay and Ngeihun over a disputed…
Minister Demby Presents Health Reform Gains in Geneva
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has presented the country’s early progress on the implementation of its National Health Compact during a distinguished speakers’ roundtable hosted by Seed Global Health, bringing together Sierra Leone, Uganda, and other international partners. Addressing delegates, Dr. Demby stated that Sierra…
Only 10% Know SGBV Policies…Awareness Crisis in SL Universities
Fourah Bay College (USL) By Ishmail Saidu Kanu A recent Gender and Power Analysis (GPA) Study has adduced gripping empirical evidence pointing to systemic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) risks within tertiary education institutions in Sierra Leone. The findings disclose that such risks are not incidental or isolated in nature but are structurally embedded within…
VP Juldeh Calls for Fair Mining Returns
By Mariama Bundu Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for fair and transparent returns from Sierra Leone’s mining sector, stressing that the country must benefit more equitably from its mineral resources. He made the remarks during Mining Week 2026, where government officials, parliamentarians, industry leaders and development partners gathered to discuss reforms in…
EU, Sierra Leone Celebrate Partnership
By Mariama Bundu The European Union (EU) has commemorated 50 years of partnership and cooperation with Sierra Leone during a press launch hosted by the EU Delegation in Freetown. The event celebrated five decades of EU–Sierra Leone relations from 1976 to 2026, highlighting the longstanding support provided by the EU towards the country’s development since…