The Deputy Director General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Sulaiman B. Sowa, led an emergency response after a fatal incident involving a fallen tree branch along Blama Road in Kenema City on 22 January 2026. The accident claimed the life of a young woman, Mary Kuyateh, and left three others injured. The branch…
The Campaign Against Cruelty to Animals in Sierra Leone (CCA-SL) has in collaboration with the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), USA, concluded a robust awareness campaign aimed at combating cruelty to animals and promoting positive attitudes toward animal welfare. The campaign, which was hosted in Bo District on 23rd January 2026, was guided by the principle…
The Minister of Finance, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has called on senior managers of the Ministry of Finance to exercise strong policy discipline and leadership in implementing economic and financial management policies in 2026. He made the call during a Senior Management Retreat this month at the Fabulous Resort in York Village, where he urged management…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has launched a video documentary and a report highlighting the human rights implications of kush, a highly dangerous synthetic drug that continues to threaten the lives and future of young people across the country. Speaking at the launch, the Vice Chairperson of the…
Manchester United have said midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season. The 33-year-old joined from Real Madrid for £70m in 2022 and has made 146 appearances. He scored the opening goal in the 2023 Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle as Manchester United finished third in the Premier League in his first season. But last…
After a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which delivered more goals than ever before but saw controversy mar the final, fans can look forward to two more editions in quick succession in 2027 and 2028 – even if the exact dates of those tournaments, and who will host the latter, are yet to be announced….
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained a 5-year-old boy on Tuesday during an immigration enforcement operation, Minnesota school officials and the family’s lawyer have said. Pre-schooler Liam Ramos was with his father – named by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias – when Conejo Arias was approached by…
Ugandan police have detained a lawmaker, and close ally of opposition leader Bobi Wine, for his alleged role in election-related violence last week. Muwanga Kivumbi, a deputy leader of Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP), is accused of organising attacks on a police station and a vote-tallying centre after their electoral loss, which the party denies….
By Lemuella Tarawallie For one hundred distinguished years, the Freetown Secondary School for Girls (FSSG) has stood as a beacon of academic excellence, moral discipline, and the holistic formation of the girl child. From January 20, 1926 to January 20, 2026, time itself seemed to pause as hearts overflowed with pride, gratitude, and deep reflection….
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs on the 19th January, 2026. has officially unveiled the logo for the Year of Culture and Creativity, marking a key milestone in the government’s commitment to placing culture and creative industries at the center of national development. Speaking at a special unveiling ceremony, the Minister…
