Category: Current News
ACC Reviews Anti-Corruption Strategy Progress
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Local Councils, and members of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Steering Committee on progress made in implementing the NACS 2024–2028. The meeting, held on 29 April 2026 at Integrity House in Freetown, focused on reviewing monitoring outcomes and…
Collaborative Network Launched to Boost Vaccine Research Capacity Across Africa
By Mohamed Lamin Banya A major regional research initiative aimed at strengthening vaccine development and delivery systems across Africa has been officially launched in Freetown. The project, titled “Collaborative Network for Novel and Enhanced Capacity in Vaccine Advancement in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Sierra Leone (CONNECT-VAX),” is funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)….
Sierra Leone, Ghana Boost Road Safety Ties
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, SLHC Accra A three-man delegation from Sierra Leone, comprising Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq., Secretary to the Authority and Board at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Arthur Brima, Director of Transport, SLRSA, and Dr. Adams Steven, Senior Technical Director, Ministry of Transport and Aviation, has concluded a study tour on…
QCell Named Most Affordable Telecom Provider for 2025
QCell Sierra Leone has been recognized as the most affordable and best-quality telecom service provider for 2025 by the Consumer Protection Agency Sierra Leone. The award was presented on April 21, with CPA-SL officials praising QCell for its commitment to providing accessible and reliable telecommunications services across the country. Head of Public Relations at CPA-SL,…
$15.3M Education Initiative Launched in Freetown
By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has launched a nationwide early childhood education initiative aimed at expanding access to quality learning for young children across Sierra Leone. The programme, known as the Salone Pekin fo Play en Lan Outcome Fund Programme, seeks to strengthen early childhood development and improve learning outcomes for children aged…
ECOWAS Praises Judicial Council Chief
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has praised Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, for his “remarkable leadership” and his contribution to strengthening the ECOWAS judicial system. His remarks were delivered by the Commissioner for Internal Services, Dr. Habibu Yaya Bappah, during the ECOWAS Judicial Council statutory meeting held…
EDSA Staff Urged to Improve
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Deputy Minister of Energy I, Edmond Nonie, has visited the Pujehun substation to assess its operations and encourage staff to improve service delivery. The visit took place on April 25 in Pujehun District, where the Deputy Minister inspected facilities at the 33/11kV substation and met with staff of the Electricity Distribution…
World Bank Tours Newton Solar Plant
By Mohamed Lamin Banya A delegation of World Bank Executive Directors has toured Sierra Leone’s flagship solar power project in Newton, commending the country’s progress toward clean and reliable energy. The visit took place on April 25 in Newton, where officials inspected the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), a 30-megawatt solar facility supported…
SLP Recruits Selected for Advanced Training
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Human Resource, AIG James Musa, has urged police recruits to uphold discipline, professionalism, and patriotism as key values in their development as officers of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). He made the remarks on Friday, 24 April 2026, during an engagement with recruits at the Sierra…
First Lady Commends Chief Justice Kamanda
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has praised Chief Justice Komba Kamanda for his leadership in hosting a major regional judicial meeting in Freetown. Speaking on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio at a sendoff dinner held at Lagoonda Hotel, the First Lady described the Chief Justice’s efforts as visionary and impactful. The event…