Category: Current News
MoPAPA Concludes First Phase of Public Service Curriculum Validation
The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) successfully concluded the first phase of the Validation process of the development of a Public Service Curriculum on Friday, 6th March 2026, at the Civil Service Training College (CSTC). The Minister of MoPAPA, Hon. Amara Kallon, adheres to one of the Big Five Game Changers of…
514 Pregnancies Linked to Abuse in 2025
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Rainbo Initiative has released its 2025 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Survivor Incident Report, presenting a detailed account of the scale and nature of sexual and gender-based violence recorded across its centres in Sierra Leone during the reporting year. The data indicate that a total of 3,055 assault cases were…
Foison Resources Distributes Ramadan Food Items …
Eight Host Communities Benefit in Bonthe & Moyamba By Maimunatu Bah, Public Relations Officer, Foison Resources SL Limited Foison Resources SL Limited has successfully completed the distribution of Ramadan food items to several of its host communities as part of the company’s continued commitment to strengthening community relations and supporting local residents during the holy…
Parliament Summons RSLAF over Juba Barracks
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Defence has summoned officials of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Ministry of Defence to clarify widespread public allegations regarding the reported sale and relocation of Juba Barracks. Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Alex Mattia Rogers, said the decision to summon officials of…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
WIMSAL: Gender Gaps Persist in Newsrooms By Mariama Bundu President of Women in the Media (WIMSAL) Sierra Leone, Eastina Taylor-Tucker has called for stronger support for female journalists, emphasizing that empowering women in media is critical to building a more inclusive and balanced society. In an interview, the WIMSAL President said International Women’s Day serves…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Bio Urges Men to Stand as HeForShe Champions By Ishmail Saidu Kanu On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, President Julius Maada Bio made a formal address reaffirming the Republic of Sierra Leone’s commitment to the protection, promotion, and enforcement of the rights of women and girls, in accordance with constitutional guarantees, statutory provisions,…
Parliament Approves Edmond Sylvester Alpha Amid Opposition Absence
By Lemuella Tarawallie Parliament has approved the appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner despite the absence of Members of Parliament from the All People’s Congress (APC), who refused to participate in the approval process. During the debate, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, defended the process, stating that the appointment…
Zainab Sheriff Denied Bail Again
By Mohamed Kamara Chairperson of the Wi Duti Movement, Zainab Sheriff, has been denied bail for the third time and sent back on remand at Pademba Road Court No. 1. She faces charges of incitement and using threatening language, to which she pleaded not guilty. During the hearing, lead prosecution counsel Yusuf I. Sesay submitted…
SLBC Ordered to Compensate Employee
The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has ratified the recommendations of its Complaints Committee concerning several media complaints, reinforcing its mandate to promote professional standards, accuracy, fairness, and accountability in Sierra Leone’s media sector. Among the rulings… Focus Independent Newspaper was fined Le 30,000 for operating without registration. Gleaner Newspaper was fined Le 5,000 for publishing…
24 Sierra Leoneans Evacuated from Iran
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press briefing at the Miatta Civic Centre, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, provided updates on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its implications for Sierra Leoneans in the Gulf region. Minister Kabba told the…