By Elizabeth Alberta Kailey Binta Bah, midfielder for FC Kallon Female Premier League club, has stressed the importance of preparing for life after her playing career, while continuing to excel on the pitch. Binta first earned a call-up to the Sierra Leone U-20 Women’s National Team in recognition of her outstanding club performances, and her…
By Mariama Bundu On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly Government Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, where key national issues, including the fight against corruption were discussed. Addressing the public, Patrick Sandi, Coordinator of Operations at the Anti-Corruption Commission, highlighted notable progress made in strengthening…
By Mohamed Kamara Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh convened a high-level meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to review progress on the Kpetema–Mattru Jong Road project, following a directive from President Julius Maada Bio to complete the road before the rainy season. The road, a strategic project under the government’s Big Five Game Changers…
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, has advanced her week-long working visit to Istanbul by securing strategic partnerships with leading textile manufacturers, including Tokman Fashion & Textile Garment Factory and Emon Men’s Clothing & Shirt Manufacturer & Store, in support of the upcoming Freetown Trade and Investment Tours. The engagements,…
The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, on Monday presided over the certification ceremony for 250 young women and girls trained in non-traditional skills, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and gender inclusion. The event, organized by the National Youth Commission, took place at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square, Wilberforce Barracks, and brought…
National Secretary General of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya Esq., has vowed not to be intimidated by threats of imprisonment following his recent detention at Pademba Road prison. The opposition scribe made the statement on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, shortly after his release, when he went directly to the party’s national headquarters…
By Mohamed Kamara Chairman of the National Council of Civic Education and Democracy (NaCCED), Joseph Munda Bindi, has mentioned plans to establish civic clubs in schools to educate children about their civic responsibilities. He added that the council will also sensitize citizens on the constitutional reform process and the upcoming national census, focusing on what…
By Mariama Bundu The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has announced that Sierra Leone will host the 2026 International Conference of Information Commissioners from 28th to 30th September 2026 in Freetown. Dr. Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Chairman of RAIC, urged public institutions to be proactive in sharing information and to use their platforms to keep…
By Usman Fambuleh The Patriotic Advocacy Network Sierra Leone (PAN) has on Friday, 6th February 2026, officially launched its new office space at No. 4 Andrew Street, Freetown, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s journey of civic engagement and national advocacy. The event brought together board members, partners, supporters, and members of the public,…
By Mariama Bundu Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Musa Kabba, has delivered the Presidential address at the 11th Annual Conference of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) in Freetown. The Minister represented President Julius Maada Bio at the high-level gathering. The conference was hosted at the Foreign Service Academy of the…
