Eight Host Communities Benefit in Bonthe & Moyamba By Maimunatu Bah, Public Relations Officer, Foison Resources SL Limited Foison Resources SL Limited has successfully completed the distribution of Ramadan food items to several of its host communities as part of the company’s continued commitment to strengthening community relations and supporting local residents during the holy…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Defence has summoned officials of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Ministry of Defence to clarify widespread public allegations regarding the reported sale and relocation of Juba Barracks. Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Alex Mattia Rogers, said the decision to summon officials of…
WIMSAL: Gender Gaps Persist in Newsrooms By Mariama Bundu President of Women in the Media (WIMSAL) Sierra Leone, Eastina Taylor-Tucker has called for stronger support for female journalists, emphasizing that empowering women in media is critical to building a more inclusive and balanced society. In an interview, the WIMSAL President said International Women’s Day serves…
Bio Urges Men to Stand as HeForShe Champions By Ishmail Saidu Kanu On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, President Julius Maada Bio made a formal address reaffirming the Republic of Sierra Leone’s commitment to the protection, promotion, and enforcement of the rights of women and girls, in accordance with constitutional guarantees, statutory provisions,…
By Mohamed Kamara Chairperson of the Wi Duti Movement, Zainab Sheriff, has been denied bail for the third time and sent back on remand at Pademba Road Court No. 1. She faces charges of incitement and using threatening language, to which she pleaded not guilty. During the hearing, lead prosecution counsel Yusuf I. Sesay submitted…
The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has ratified the recommendations of its Complaints Committee concerning several media complaints, reinforcing its mandate to promote professional standards, accuracy, fairness, and accountability in Sierra Leone’s media sector. Among the rulings… Focus Independent Newspaper was fined Le 30,000 for operating without registration. Gleaner Newspaper was fined Le 5,000 for publishing…
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly press briefing at the Miatta Civic Centre, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, provided updates on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its implications for Sierra Leoneans in the Gulf region. Minister Kabba told the…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Government of Sierra Leone has attained an overall performance rating of 78 percent in the 2025 Ministerial Performance Contract (PMC) assessment, according to a report issued by the Office of the Chief Minister. The report indicates that 89 Cabinet Papers and 145 ministerial agreements were approved during the review period,…
The Sierra Leone Karate Federation (SLKF) has successfully concluded the 6th edition of the Japanese Open Championship in Freetown, marking another milestone in the growth of karate across the country. The prestigious championship attracted high-profile dignitaries, including the Minister of Sports, Augusta James-Teima, Director Kaifala Stevens from the National Sports Authority (NSA), Director of Participation…
By Mariama Bundu The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Kemoh Sesay, has provided an account of recent events in Falaba involving Sierra Leonean and Guinean soldiers. He explained that Sierra Leonean personnel were preparing to construct a structure on land allocated by the local Paramount Chief when around ten Guinean soldiers, accompanied by a…
