Category: Current News
SL, Ghana Explore Trade & Development
By Festus J. Lahai, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Moscow, Russian Federation The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ghana to the Russian Federation, His Excellency Dr. Koma Steem Jeh-Appiah, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Moscow, marking his first official engagement with the…
Guild of Editors Pays Courtesy Visit to NPRA Director General
The Guild of Newspaper Editors on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, as part of its ongoing engagements with key institutions. Speaking during the visit, Guild Chairman Thomas Dixon thanked the NPRA for its continued support to the media. He said the Guild,…
Sierra Leone Attends Second International EWIPA Conference in Costa Rica
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone is participating in the Second International Conference of States on the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA), taking place from 18 to 20 November in San José, Costa Rica. Sierra Leone is engaging…
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…