Category: Current News
UNICEF–SL, Water Resources Certify Five Chiefdoms Open Defecation Free
By Lemuella Tarawallie UNICEF Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has certified five chiefdoms, Imperri, Makpele, Malen, Nongoba Bullom, and Kongbora, as Open Defecation Free (ODF). The declaration formed part of the 2025 World Toilet Day celebrations held on Wednesday, 19 November, at district council halls in both Moyamba…
Sierra Leone to Host One Nation Reggae Festival 2025
Sierra Leone will host the One Nation Reggae Festival from 25 to 30 November 2025, celebrating the shared cultural heritage of Sierra Leone, Jamaica, and the Caribbean, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Tunis stated. The festival will kick off on 25 November with an official launch by President Julius Maada Bio at the…
Speaker Segepoh Thomas Marks World Children’s Day in Parliament
By Mohamed Kamara The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., joined schoolchildren and world leaders to celebrate World Children’s Day under this year’s theme: “My Days, My Right.” During a special sitting of Parliament, the Chamber was filled with pupils, creating a vibrant celebration of youth. In his address, Speaker Thomas welcomed the children, saying…
Stats SL Begins Training for 2026 Pilot Census
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched a ten-day training program for field staff ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training began on 18 November 2025 across Bombali, Kailahun, Bonthe, and the Western Area Urban Districts as part of preparations for the Pilot Census scheduled for December 2025. The Pilot Census will…
Ambassador Jusu presents Letters of Credence to the President of Greece
His Excellency Philip Bob Jusu was among 10 other Ambassadors from different countries accredited to Greece that formally presented their Letters of Credence to the President of Greece, HE Constantine Tassoulas, at the Presidential Mansion in Athens. HE Constantine Tassoulas welcomed Ambassador Jusu and affirmed Greece’s willingness to work closely with Sierra Leone to enhance…
Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign
By James Conteh Sierra Leone joined the world in observing the first-ever Global Cervical Cancer Action Day on 17 November 2025, aimed at eliminating cervical cancer, Deputy Minister of Health II, Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha, announced. Cervical cancer, caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and mainly spread through sexual contact, affects over 500 women annually…
Sports Ministry reviews 2017 NSA Act
Sports Minister Madam Augusta James-Teima By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Ministry of Sports is currently reviewing the National Sports Authority Act, 2017, along with several sports policies across the country. This review is part of the activities planned for the 2025 fiscal year and demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to policy reform. Sports stakeholders are being…
SL Unveils Ambitious NDC 3.0 at COP30 in Brazil
James Conteh Sierra Leone has officially launched its third generation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) at the country’s pavilion during the ongoing COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil. The new climate strategy outlines the nation’s commitment to tackling climate change while redefining its identity and contribution within the global community. Described as an evidence-based…
AWOL Chairman Trains Community Journalists in Masiaka
The All ‘Works’ of Life (AWOL) development organisation has successfully concluded a two-day foundational media training for the Concern Koya Chiefdom Media Team and three officers of the Masiaka Police Division. The training, held on the 15 and 16 November 2025 at the Ahmadiyya Secondary School in Masiaka, was facilitated by AWOL Chairman and Ex…
Guild of Newspaper Editors Pays Courtesy Call on One Mobile COO
The Guild of Newspaper Editors – Sierra Leone (GoNE – SL,) on Friday, 14 November 2025, paid a courtesy call on One Mobile’s Chief Operating Officer, David T.A. Kpakima, during which both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen media development and deepened partnership. GoNE – SL’s Secretary-General Ishmail Saidu Kanu Esq. thanked the COO for the…