In today’s digital era, internet access is no longer a luxury but a necessity, from students attending online classes to professionals working remotely and families staying connected, reliable and affordable connectivity has become essential to everyday life. Yet, for many across Sierra Leone, the cost and consistency of internet access remain major challenges. Recognizing this…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu Sierra Leone’s economy is showing steady signs of recovery and resilience despite global challenges, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update released on Thursday 6 November 2025 in Freetown. The report projects economic growth at 4.3 percent in 2025, rising to 4.6 percent by 2027, driven by improvements…
By Mohamed Kamara The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament of Sierra Leone has concluded its engagements with local councils in the Southern Region, focusing on audit compliance and financial management. The sessions, chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, were based on findings from the Auditor General’s 2023 Report and were held…
Ishmail Saidu Kanu The first sound is not the whistle but the waves with Freetown’s ocean hums like a deep drum as dawn slides gently over Lumley Beach.
By Mohamed Kamara The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and unveiled a new secondary school curriculum aimed at modernizing education in Sierra Leone. A total of 130,135 candidates from 1,987 schools were registered for the BECE, with 124,565 sitting for at least…
By James Conteh Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr represented Freetown at the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 3-4, 2025, serving as the Global South Co-Chair. The two-day summit brought together over 300 mayors and approximately 2,000 participants each day to discuss climate action and sustainable urban development. During the summit,…
By Mohamed Kamara The National Task Force on Drugs and Substance Abuse has reported significant progress in Sierra Leone’s campaign against Kush, according to Brig. Prof. Foday Sahr, Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency. Since its establishment, the Task Force has treated over 6,000 patients at Kissy Psychiatric Hospital, including more than 2,300…
Police officers from the Congo Cross Division have carried out a series of coordinated raids targeting drug dens across the Western Urban District, seizing more than 800 wraps of suspected Kush and arresting several suspects.
The 75-page study, ‘No Money, No Care: Obstetric Violence in Sierra Leone’, documents cases of verbal abuse, medical neglect, and abandonment, primarily at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) in Freetown. Many women interviewed said they were shamed or mistreated for expressing pain or for lacking money. Some described being ignored for hours or days,…
The Attorney-General, Alpha Sesay, held a consultative meeting with political parties at Brookfields Hotel to review the tripartite legislative proposal and ensure inclusive participation in Sierra Leone’s lawmaking process. Speaking at the meeting, the AG emphasized the importance of political parties in shaping legislation and strengthening the country’s democratic culture. He explained that key recommendations…
