Category: Current News
SLAJ Calls for Stronger Protection of Journalists & End to Impunity
SLAJ President Alhaji Manika Kamara By Mohamed Kamara The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has called for stronger protection of journalists and an end to impunity for crimes committed against them, as the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In a statement, SLAJ honoured the courage of journalists…
Top of FormJoint Security Operation Nets Major Drug Arrests in Freetown & Waterloo
In a sustained effort to combat the trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs, a joint security team comprising personnel from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) conducted a series of coordinated operations on Friday,…
SierraTec Secure Agriculture Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Farming
SierraTec Secure Co. has been recognized for its exceptional commitment to sustainable farming practices in Sierra Leone. The company received a prestigious Certificate of Excellence from President Julius Maada Bio during the ceremony marking World Food Day in Kambia District. This esteemed award highlights SierraTec’s tireless efforts to enhance food security, promote eco-friendly agriculture, and…
Freetown joins global effort to tackle deadly extreme heat
Freetown on Monday became a founding member of a new global coalition of cities taking urgent, coordinated action to tackle one of the most dangerous impacts of the climate crisis: extreme heat.
UN Chief Hails President Bio
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warmly congratulated His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio as Sierra Leone takes on the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. During a phone call, Secretary-General Guterres lauded President Bio’s leadership and acknowledged the significant strides Sierra Leone has made in governance and peacebuilding. The two…
Over 500 Fires Recorded Since January 2025
By Mohamed Kamara Over 500 fire incidents have been reported in Sierra Leone since January 2025, raising concerns about fire safety across the country, according to the National Fire Force. In response, the NFF has established a new fire station in Magburaka, although it currently does not have a fire engine. Legal Officer Bintu…
Special Court for Drug Crimes
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President Julius Maada Bio has unveiled the creation of a Special Court to fast-track drug-related cases as part of a new set of measures to combat the growing Kush epidemic in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone Welcomes New Diplomatic Envoys Sierra Leone Welcomes New Diplomatic Envoys
President Julius Maada Bio has officially received letters of credence from six newly appointed ambassadors to Sierra Leone in a ceremony at State House last week.
Miatta Civic Center Now Under Information Ministry
The Ministry of Works and Public Assets has officially handed over the Miatta Civic Center to the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE). The ceremony took place on Friday, 24th October 2025, in the meeting room of the facility.
Sierra Leone Strengthens Global Fisheries Ties at 2025 Global Fishery Forum in Russia
By Festus J. Lahai, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Moscow, Russian Federation