By Mariama Bundu The government has rejected claims that electricity is being diverted from Makeni to Freetown. Speaking at the weekly press conference of the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at the Miatta Conference Centre, Youyi Building, Deputy Minister of Energy I, Edmond Nonie, described the claim as…
At a Commission on the Status of Women 70th Session side event in New York, the Chair of the ECOWAS Ministers of Gender, Dr. Isata Mahoi, highlighted the urgent need to remove financial barriers that limit women’s participation in politics across West Africa. Speaking at the event themed “Breaking the Financial Barriers – Addressing Women’s…
The Anti-Corruption Commission Sierra Leone has reinforced its partnership with the Sierra Leone Police following an engagement at the Motema Divisional Headquarters in Nimikoro Chiefdom, Kono District. The meeting also served to officially welcome the newly transferred Local Unit Commander, Chief Superintendent Alimamy Gibril Sesay, to the division. Acting ACC Regional Director in Kono, Andrew…
Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University, Dr. Philip John Kanu has been placed on interim suspension following a report by a university sub-committee investigating alleged staff recruitment irregularities. Dr. Philip Kanu (VC) The suspension, announced by the university Court and effective immediately, is pending the conclusion of administrative and disciplinary proceedings. Dr. Kanu…
The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced the immediate termination of Mohamed Kallon as Head Coach of the national men’s football team, Leone Stars. In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the association said the decision was taken by its Executive Committee after careful consideration of the team’s technical and strategic direction. The SLFA…
Leone Rock has boosted the Sierra Leone Premier League by donating seven changing boards and seven sets of referee communication gadgets for use across the country’s seven playing venues. The presentation was made to Vice President 2 of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Prince Saquee, and North-West Region Chairman and Executive Committee member, Abdul…
Julius Maada Bio has inaugurated new diagnostic equipment and a modern burns unit at Connaught Government Hospital, in a move aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country. The event, held in Freetown, saw the introduction of advanced CT scan and ultrasound machines, alongside a fully equipped burns unit. The CT scanners are the first…
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security Sierra Leone has been cited for several administrative and compliance issues in the 2023–2024 Auditor General’s Report. The report revealed that two contract staff at the National Safety Net continued to receive salaries despite the absence of valid contract renewal documents. The individuals were paid a total…
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Information and Civic Education on Tuesday the 31st of March, 2026. Held its weekly press conference, focusing on efforts to strengthen religious tolerance and safeguard national unity in Sierra Leone. Addressing the media, the Minister of Social Welfare, Mrs. Melrose Karminty, outlined the rationale behind a recent communiqué signed…
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s Community Outreach Programme (TCOP) delivered a targeted education and engagement mission to communities surrounding Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP), aimed at strengthening youth awareness of chimpanzees, biodiversity conservation, and the role healthy ecosystems play in sustaining local livelihoods. TCOP operates at the intersection of conservation and community development, delivering formal and informal environmental…
