President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially relaunched Sierratel as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) through a strategic partnership with Africell, marking the return of the state-owned telecom company to Sierra Leone’s communications market. The relaunch took place on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown and is aimed at…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and with support from the China South–South Cooperation Fund, has officially launched a $3.2 billion health implementation project aimed at transforming newborn and child survival across Sierra Leone. The initiative, launched on…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Tuesday 5 May 2026 bid farewell to over 800 intending pilgrims at the Gaddafi Mosque in east Freetown during a two-day orientation programme ahead of the Hajj. The session was organized to prepare pilgrims spiritually, physically, and medically for the journey, while also providing…
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdullia, has described Paramount Chiefs as critical partners in achieving sustainable forest management in Sierra Leone. He made the statement on Monday, 4 May 2026, during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Bombali District Council Hall, which brought together local authorities and Paramount Chiefs from Bombali, Tonkolili, Koinadugu,…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Sierra Leone has recorded a proud moment at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Women’s Tournament 2026 in Guinea-Bissau, as two of its female referees delivered an impressive performance on the international stage. FIFA Centre Referee Aminata Fullah and Assistant Referee Agnes Gbla officiated the opening clash between Senegal and Gambia, demonstrating confidence,…
Freetown City Council (FCC), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has cleared storm debris that blocked about 40 meters of one lane of the Bai Bureh Road in the Portee Brima Lane area following heavy rainfall on Monday night. The debris, mainly household waste, disrupted traffic flow before FCC staff moved in…
By Mariama Bundu Efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone are gaining ground, with renewed focus on midwifery and specialized healthcare services for mothers and newborns. Isata Dumbuya, Director of RMNCAH at Partners In Health–Sierra Leone, highlighted ongoing interventions during a recent engagement, pointing to the establishment of a Maternal Center of Excellence in…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone, Geneva The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone in Geneva honoured an invitation from the Sierra Leone–Swiss Community to participate in activities marking Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Bern. The engagement formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and consolidate the cordial…
By Mariama Bundu The administration of Fourah Bay College (FBC) has announced a continued ban on all student club activities following recent incidents of violence on campus. According to a notice issued on 2nd May 2026 by Deputy Registrar Brima Bah, the decision comes after disturbances that occurred on 30th April and 1st May, which…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation has taken a deliberate step toward strengthening Sierra Leone’s digital landscape by convening a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at the Atlantic Beach Hotel. The engagement, held under the theme “Forging an Inclusive Digital Future: Ensuring Access, Quality of Service, and Affordability…
