Category: Current News
Stats SL Begins Census Mapping
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has officially begun a nationwide cartographic mapping exercise in preparation for the 2026 Population and Housing Census (PHC ’26). This critical phase aims to ensure an accurate and comprehensive count of the country’s population and households. The announcement was made by the Statistician-General and Chief Census Officer, Mr. Andrew Bob…
DAQVAH Charity Foundation Expands Education Access with Opening of Two New Schools in Rural Sierra Leone
The DAQVAH Charity Foundation, Sierra Leone’s leading local Islamic charitable organization, has once again demonstrated its commitment to education and community development with the unveiling of two newly constructed schools in Port Loko District — a Junior Secondary School in Mabain Village and a Primary School in Rogbaray Ka Bangura Village.
4 Notorious Robbers in Police Net
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in a press conference at the Police Officers’ Mess Kingtom, has confirmed the arrest of four hardcore armed robbers.
38 Magistrates Trained on New CPA 2024
In a move to further strengthen the administration of justice, the Judiciary of Sierra Leone, through the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (JLTI), has commenced a two-day nationwide training for 38 Magistrates on the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act 2024. The training is being held at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown and is expected…
Bio Joins Young Farmer for Maize Harvest in Moyamba
President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has performed a symbolic harvest at a 60-hectare maize farm in Taiama, Moyamba District, reaffirming his commitment to agricultural transformation under the government’s Feed Salone initiative.
SLAJ Pays Courtesy Call on Chinese Embassy
The Executive of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on Friday, 10th October 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Embassy in Freetown.
VP Juldeh Opens First Government-NGO Dialogue
By James Conteh Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially opened Sierra Leone’s inaugural Government–NGO Dialogue, stressing the importance of trust, transparency, and joint accountability in national development.
H.E. Kaisamba Attends Regional Media Awards in Accra
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, SLHC Accra His Excellency the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Accra, Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, last week attended the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards hosted by the Media Foundation for West Africa. The conference brought together journalists from both the print and electronic media from different…
MPs Raise Safety Concerns at Sunbird Bioenergy
The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Security has raised serious safety concerns at Sunbird Bioenergy during a recent oversight visit to the company’s operations in Bombali District. The committee, chaired by Hon. Sallieu Osman Sesay, expressed dissatisfaction over what they described as a lack of adherence to basic safety protocols observed on-site. During a…