Category: Current News
Chief Minister Sengeh Highlights Sierra Leone’s AI and Innovation Drive in Rome
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has outlined the country’s vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation during a high-level panel discussion on AI sovereignty at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute in Rome. The discussion formed part of the FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 Summit, which brought together global leaders, policymakers, investors,…
USL Showcases COMAHS Digital Anatomy Innovation Ahead of Public Service Celebration
The University of Sierra Leone (USL) Communication Team has visited the Anatomy Laboratory at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) to document a new digital innovation set to be showcased at the upcoming Public Service Celebration on June 23 at the Miatta Conference Centre. The visit highlighted the introduction of the Anatomage…
APC Thanks President Bio for Support After Chairman Minkailu Mansaray’s Death
The leadership of the All People’s Congress (APC) and family members of the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray have expressed gratitude to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio for his swift intervention and support following the politician’s passing. The delegation made the appreciation during a visit to State House, where they noted the President’s prompt action…
Drug Trafficker Convicted in Freetown…
South African Gets 130-Year Sentence By Mariama Bundu A High Court Judge in Freetown, Honourable Justice Andrew S.C. Johnson, has sentenced a 37-year-old South African citizen, Asandra Denise, to a total of 130 years’ imprisonment for offences relating to the possession, importation, transportation and dealing in cocaine. The convict was arrested at the Freetown International…
NDMA Launches Flood Awareness Campaign
By Mariama Bundu The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has commenced a public awareness and sensitization campaign across flood-prone communities in Freetown to enhance community preparedness during the rainy season. The campaign, which forms part of the Agency’s Flood Mitigation Strategy, is targeting communities including Jui, Portee, Wellington, Shell, Up Gun and the PZ axis….
SLP, COMAHS Sign Healthcare Training MoU
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening medical education, clinical training, and healthcare service delivery in Sierra Leone. The agreement was formalised during a high-level engagement at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom on the sidelines of…
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda Invited to Maritime Judges Seminar in Nigeria
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has received an invitation to attend the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 22nd to 24th July 2026. The invitation was delivered in Freetown by officials of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council through Senior Legal Officer Abubakar S. Bello Esq.,…
SLP Opens Modern Blood Bank
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially launched a modern Blood Bank and Dental Clinic at the Police Hospital in Kingtom as part of efforts to improve healthcare services for police personnel and their families. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior police officers, government officials, medical professionals, and other stakeholders….
UNICEF, Partners Call for Clean Water Access
By Lemuella Tarawallie UNICEF, Government and Partners including Save the Children, Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs, Minister of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare, Water Resources and Sanitation, National Commission for Children, Child Rights Coalition on the day of Africa Child renewed call for Universal Access to Clean Water and Child Rights. Under the Theme:…
Paramount Chief BANYA Rallies Support for MANOWA Bridge Commissioning
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Paramount Chief of Luawa Chiefdom, Alhaji Kailodo Sama Banya, has rallied support for the commissioning of the newly constructed Manowa Bridge by donating five containers of native palm oil and Le4,000 in new notes to the Oversight Committee overseeing preparations for the historic event. The donation was made on Thursday…