Category: Current News
Gavi CEO Commends Bio
The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr. Sania Nishtar, has commended President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone for his global leadership and strong advocacy for immunization. Dr. Nishtar made the remarks during a meeting with President Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates….
Lands Ministry in NLe4m Revenue Breach…Audit Says Funds Remain Unaccounted For
Lands Minister, Dr. Turad Senesie By Mariama Bundu The 2024 Auditor General’s Report has flagged financial irregularities at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning for the 2024 financial year, involving unbanked revenue and unresolved transfers totalling over NLe4 million. According to the audit findings, revenue amounting to NLe3,541,598 collected from land sales, land…
Parliament, MBSSE Strengthen Collaboration at Familiarisation Meeting
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Basic and Senior Secondary Education held a familiarisation meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing effective oversight. The engagement, which took place on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at the Administrative Building in Parliament, followed…
CM Sengeh Promotes Digital Transformation at Dubai Summit
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has addressed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, outlining the country’s use of technology and innovation to improve governance and the lives of citizens. Speaking at the forum, Dr. Sengeh said Sierra Leone views artificial intelligence and digitisation as key…
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…