Category: Current News
Sri Lankan Firms Show Interest in Sierra Leone Investments
By Joseph K.B Morison The Resident Minister South, Chief John Abu, has briefed journalists in Bo City on the outcome of his recent investment mission to Sri Lanka and addressed emerging security concerns in parts of the Southern Region. Speaking at the Provincial Secretary’s Office on Wednesday, Chief Abu said government is aware of reports…
PFSL Mobilizes Churches Across Sierra Leone for Annual National Prayer and Fasting
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL) observed its Annual National Day of Prayer and Fasting on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at the Freetown City Council Hall in Freetown, bringing together church leaders, ministers and worshippers in a coordinated national exercise of prayer, fasting and intercession for the country. According to the Pentecostal Fellowship of…
Parliamentarians Engage Leadership on Climate Finance Project
Members of Parliament involved in the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance (PCF) Project met with the Leadership of Parliament at the Parliament Building to discuss climate change and climate financing initiatives in Sierra Leone. The engagement focused on the progress and activities of the PCF Project, implemented by the Climate Parliament in partnership with the United…
IGP Sellu, UNDP Assess SILEA for World-Class Upgrade
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, and UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Frederick Ampiah, conducted a high-level assessment of the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) at Hastings on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The visit aimed to evaluate existing facilities, identify critical gaps, and outline priority areas for development as part…
In Bonthe District…
Child Marriage, Violence Against Women Decline Bonthe District has recorded a decline in child marriage and violence against women, according to Neneh Angela Fullah, Secretary General of the Bonthe District Women’s Empowerment Group. She praised the government of President Dr. Julius Maada Bio for initiatives that have improved the lives of women in the district….
Fire Ravages Nyapui Girls’ School in Kenema
By Philip Koroma An inferno broke out at the Nyapui School of Excellence for Girls in the early hours of Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, causing panic and significant damage to parts of the school and nearby residences. According to preliminary information, the fire started in the early night while the pupils were doing prep within…
ACC, Chiefs Unite to Promote Accountability Nationwide
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, held a high-level engagement with Paramount Chiefs and Chiefdom Authorities in Kailahun District as part of its nationwide anti-corruption campaign. The meeting aimed to strengthen integrity, transparency, and ethical leadership within traditional governance systems. The event, held at the Kailahun District Council Hall under the theme…
$172m Raised, Just $1m Paid to State…IGR Exposes Revenue Failures in Toll Road Contract
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu Millions of dollars in potential public revenue are being lost annually due to the way major government contracts are awarded and managed in Sierra Leone, according to a new report by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR). The report, titled “‘Di hade’ pa di case’2: Politics and Revenue Failures in Sierra…
President Bio Attends West Africa Security Conference
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, SLHC, Accra As West African leaders agreed on an extensive agenda to strengthen regional security cooperation, a Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security for Heads of State ended in Accra with a robust call for action. The two-day conference, held from 29–30 January 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel in…
Agriculture Ministry: Study-Leave Salaries Paid Without Reports
Agriculture Minister, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka The 2024 Auditor General’s Report of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has revealed gaps in the management of vehicles and staff study-leave-with-pay, prompting recommendations for corrective action. The audit found that five of the 24 vehicles and 41 motorbikes allocated to Freetown-based staff were not available for…