The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called on journalists and media students to uphold professionalism, truth, and balance as the country approaches the 2028 electoral cycle. Speaking at the Annual University of Makeni Communications Dinner, organised by the Association of Mass Communicators at the University of Makeni,…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, alongside H.E. Lansana Gberie, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, participated in the opening of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, Switzerland. Held annually by the World…
Sierra Leone has decided to defer its final position on the 310 recommendations received during its Fourth-Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) until the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council scheduled for September to October 2026. Delivering Sierra Leone’s statement during the adoption of the report of the 52nd Session of the UPR…
The National Monitoring and Evaluation Agency (NaMEA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has concluded a two-day validation workshop for 10 Public Investment Project Monitoring Reports at the Freetown City Council Hall on Wallace Johnson Street. The 10 projects are being implemented by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across Sierra Leone….
The Eastern Regional Office of the National Commission for Democracy (NCD) has conducted a civic education outreach at the Methodist Girls High School in Kenema, focusing on promoting democratic values and discouraging drug abuse among school-going pupils. The engagement, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, was led by NCD programmes and research officers on behalf…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, has urged police recruits undergoing training at the Advanced Public Order Training School (APOTS) in Samu, Kambia District, to uphold discipline, commitment, and professionalism. During his visit on Thursday, 14th May 2026, the IGP stressed that discipline is the foundation of…
The newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Barrister Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq., has pledged to promote discipline, professionalism, and transparency in Sierra Leone’s sports sector. Speaking during the official handing-over ceremony at the NSA headquarters on New Signal Hill Road, he said he has been mandated to maintain decorum in the…
By Mariama Bundu Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has announced a series of Cabinet decisions aimed at strengthening Sierra Leone’s governance, economy, and institutional reforms. Speaking at the weekly government press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre on Tuesday, 12th May 2026, Minister Bah said the decisions were taken during the Cabinet…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Rehabilitated maternity and fistula wards at the Makeni Regional Hospital have been officially handed over following support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Embassy of Iceland. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, 13th May 2026, and brought together health officials, hospital management, and development partners aimed at…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone’s Administrator and Registrar General, Ms Martina Baindu Egbenda, has made a significant mark on the international stage, reinforcing her country’s commitment to intellectual property (IP) reform and gender-inclusive innovation at the 2026 Women and IP Symposium for IP Offices, held in Geneva from 11–13 May 2026….
