Category: Current News
Parliament Scrutinizes Local Councils
By Mohamed Kamara The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Sierra Leone has concluded its engagements with local councils in the Southern Region, focusing on audit compliance and financial management. The sessions, chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, were based on findings from the Auditor General’s 2023 Report and were held…
The crutches of glory
Ishmail Saidu Kanu The first sound is not the whistle but the waves with Freetown’s ocean hums like a deep drum as dawn slides gently over Lumley Beach.
Females Outnumber Males in BECE Again
By Mohamed Kamara The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and unveiled a new secondary school curriculum aimed at modernizing education in Sierra Leone. A total of 130,135 candidates from 1,987 schools were registered for the BECE, with 124,565 sitting for at least…
Mayor Chairs Global South at C40 Summit
By James Conteh Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr represented Freetown at the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 3-4, 2025, serving as the Global South Co-Chair. The two-day summit brought together over 300 mayors and approximately 2,000 participants each day to discuss climate action and sustainable urban development. During the summit,…
Over 4,000 Rehabilitated in Drug Campaign
By Mohamed Kamara The National Task Force on Drugs and Substance Abuse has reported significant progress in Sierra Leone’s campaign against Kush, according to Brig. Prof. Foday Sahr, Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency. Since its establishment, the Task Force has treated over 6,000 patients at Kissy Psychiatric Hospital, including more than 2,300…
SLRU Executive Pays Courtesy Call on SLFA President Babadi Kamara
The Executive of the Sierra Leone Reporters Union (SLRU) has paid a courtesy call on Babadi Kamara, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association at SLFA Academy, Kingtom. The visit was to congratulate the President on his recent election and to strengthen the bond between the media and the country’s football governing body. In her…
Police Seize Massive Kush Haul at Malta Lane
By James Conteh Police at the Harbour Division have uncovered a large quantity of substance suspected to be Kush during a security operation at Malta Lane in the Fourah Bay Community. The discovery was made by the Operations Team, led by ASP Francis Tommy, following a routine patrol. During the operation, suspect Mathew Hindowa was…
QCell 2Mbps Weekly UnlimitedA Game Changer in Affordable Connectivity
In today’s digital era, internet access is no longer a luxury but a necessity, from students attending online classes to professionals working remotely and families staying connected, reliable and affordable connectivity has become essential to everyday life. Yet, for many across Sierra Leone, the cost and consistency of internet access remain major challenges. Recognizing this…
Congo Cross Police Seize 800 Wraps of Kush
Police officers from the Congo Cross Division have carried out a series of coordinated raids targeting drug dens across the Western Urban District, seizing more than 800 wraps of suspected Kush and arresting several suspects.
SL Mothers Face Abuse in Hospitals
The 75-page study, ‘No Money, No Care: Obstetric Violence in Sierra Leone’, documents cases of verbal abuse, medical neglect, and abandonment, primarily at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) in Freetown. Many women interviewed said they were shamed or mistreated for expressing pain or for lacking money. Some described being ignored for hours or days,…