Category: Current News
VP Juldeh Jalloh Bids Farewell to Over 800 Pilgrims, Urges Discipline
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Tuesday 5 May 2026 bid farewell to over 800 intending pilgrims at the Gaddafi Mosque in east Freetown during a two-day orientation programme ahead of the Hajj. The session was organized to prepare pilgrims spiritually, physically, and medically for the journey, while also providing…
Sierra Leone Health Minister Joins Regional Health Strategy Launch in Ghana
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, participated in the high-level launch of the Regional Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) Strategy for Western and Central Africa held in Accra, Ghana. The World Bank-led initiative brings together 22 countries to develop a country-driven roadmap that positions health as a key driver of job creation, productivity,…
Paramount Chiefs Key to Forest Protection – Environment Minister
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdullia, has described Paramount Chiefs as critical partners in achieving sustainable forest management in Sierra Leone. He made the statement on Monday, 4 May 2026, during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Bombali District Council Hall, which brought together local authorities and Paramount Chiefs from Bombali, Tonkolili, Koinadugu,…
Freetown City Council Clears Storm Debris in East Freetown
Freetown City Council (FCC), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has cleared storm debris that blocked about 40 meters of one lane of the Bai Bureh Road in the Portee Brima Lane area following heavy rainfall on Monday night. The debris, mainly household waste, disrupted traffic flow before FCC staff moved in…
Maternal Health Advocacy Gains Momentum in Kono
By Mariama Bundu Efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone are gaining ground, with renewed focus on midwifery and specialized healthcare services for mothers and newborns. Isata Dumbuya, Director of RMNCAH at Partners In Health–Sierra Leone, highlighted ongoing interventions during a recent engagement, pointing to the establishment of a Maternal Center of Excellence in…
Sierra Leone Embassy Engages Diaspora Community in Bern, Calls for Unity and Civic Responsibility
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone, Geneva The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in Geneva honoured an invitation from the Sierra Leone–Swiss Community to participate in activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Bern. The engagement formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and consolidate the cordial…
FBC Bans Student Club Activities after Campus Violence
By Mariama Bundu The administration of Fourah Bay College (FBC) has announced a continued ban on all student club activities following recent incidents of violence on campus. According to a notice issued on 2nd May 2026 by Deputy Registrar Brima Bah, the decision comes after disturbances that occurred on 30th April and 1st May, which…
Parliament Leads Digital Access Dialogue
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation has taken a deliberate step toward strengthening Sierra Leone’s digital landscape by convening a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at the Atlantic Beach Hotel. The engagement, held under the theme “Forging an Inclusive Digital Future: Ensuring Access, Quality of Service, and Affordability…
129 Media Workers Killed in 2025
The Media Freedom Coalition has called for stronger protection of journalists working in conflict zones, as the world marks this year’s World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace.” In a statement, the coalition, which includes 46 countries such as Sierra Leone, said a free and independent media is essential for…
SLAJ PRO Calls for Stronger Media Protection
The Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists, Umu Hawa Bakarr, has raised serious concerns over growing threats to press freedom and the sustainability of journalism in Sierra Leone. Speaking on AYV Wake Up Salone on Monday, 4th May 2026, Umu Bakarr described the current media landscape as “alarming,” warning that emerging…