Category: Current News
Mpox Cases Plummet
Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby Mpox cases in Sierra Leone have sharply declined, dropping from 200 daily infections to just single digits, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby said. This dramatic decrease highlights the success of ongoing health interventions in the country. At the same time, Dr. Demby officially launched a new online recruitment…
Environment Ministry Reviews Forestry Laws
The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh E. Abdulai, who is also a great grandson of a Paramount Chief from the Kamajei chiefdom in Moyamba District, has engaged Paramount Chiefs on their obligations in protecting the environment and addressing other climate-related issues.
African Journalists Adopt Addis Declaration on Climate, Peace, and Media Freedom
Journalists and media representatives from across Africa have adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration on Media, Climate, Peace and Security, and Justice at a pre-summit forum ahead of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).
Fatima Bio Joins Global Summit
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, will be a featured speaker at the African Economic Global Convergence (AEGC) 2025 Summit, set to take place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) from September 21–22, 2025, in New York City. The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and development…
Police Nab Two for Drug Possession
The Operations Team of the Harbour Police Division, led by ASP Francis M. Tommy, on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, arrested two individuals for the unlawful possession of substances suspected to be narcotics.
New Public Service Act to Strengthen Governance
The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has unveiled a series of major reforms aimed at modernizing and strengthening Sierra Leone’s public sector Speaking recently, Minister Kallon announced the development of the country’s first-ever Public Service Policy and Act, which will coordinate and improve the functioning of the public service. He said…
Stats SL Engages Key Committees on 2026 Census Progress
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has held a two-day meeting with members of its Advisory and Technical Committees to review progress and discuss the next steps for the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The engagement took place at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown from September 2nd to 3rd. It brought together senior officials, technical…
Over Eligibility Status…
Sam Sumana Drags APC to PPRC Former Vice President of Sierra Leone, Chief Alhaji Samuel Sam Sumana has pursued external redress over his eligibility status in the APC. According to the former VP, he revealed that he is entitled to an honorary membership card of his party, not ordinary. With reference to section 60 E…
Ex-Disability Commission Head Under Investigation
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. Patrick Sandi, ACC’s Director of Operations Speaking recently, Patrick Sandi, Director of Operations at the ACC, said the 2019 amendment to the 2008 Anti-Corruption Act has given the Commission broader powers to operate. He noted that the Commission’s…
Over 12,000 Teachers Recruited Since 2018
The National Program Coordinator of the Free Quality School Education (FQSE) program, Augustine Moses Koroma, has confirmed that all five core commitments under President Bio’s flagship education initiative have been fully delivered since its launch in 2018.