The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in partnership with the European Union and funded through International IDEA, has concluded a nationwide training for journalists on conflict sensitive reporting around the Tripartite Process and its recommendations. The training, implemented under a consortium comprising the Independent Radio Network (IRN) and Talking Drum Studio (TDS) as lead…
New Defence Policy Unveiled By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has announced a 25 percent salary increase for all ranks of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), effective April 2026, during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebrations held at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square in Wilberforce, Freetown. Speaking as Commander-in-Chief, the…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, tabled its latest committee reports, highlighting significant financial recoveries and accountability measures from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for the 2023 financial year. Speaking immediately after the tabling of the reports, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa…
By Dr. Tonya Musa Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, today marked 199 years of academic excellence with a flag-raising ceremony at its Mount Aureol campus. The event brought together staff, alumni, students, and well-wishers to celebrate the college’s enduring legacy. Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew described the occasion as a historic threshold,…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit MoICE In a grand ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio awarded Major General Paul Rogers of the United States Army with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Ground on February 18, 2026. The award…
Another Ramadan: Fasting or Feasting By Sheikh Alie Kallay Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali explains that there are three degrees of fasting. Ordinary fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and sexual activity from dawn to sunset. Extraordinary fasting requires keeping all one’s senses and limbs free from sin, including the eyes, ears, tongue, hands, and feet….
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The visit reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s gender-focused reforms, including the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act and ongoing constitutional review processes. Dr. Houinato…
CHRDI boss Abdul Fatorma who released the report yesterday The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has raised urgent concerns following a monitoring visit on 17 February 2026 to the Sierra Leone Correctional Services (SLCS) facilities in Freetown. The organization reports severe human rights abuses, unsafe conditions, and a lack of basic dignity…
By Elizabeth Alberta Kailey Binta Bah, midfielder for FC Kallon Female Premier League club, has stressed the importance of preparing for life after her playing career, while continuing to excel on the pitch. Binta first earned a call-up to the Sierra Leone U-20 Women’s National Team in recognition of her outstanding club performances, and her…
By Mariama Bundu On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education held its weekly Government Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, where key national issues, including the fight against corruption were discussed. Addressing the public, Patrick Sandi, Coordinator of Operations at the Anti-Corruption Commission, highlighted notable progress made in strengthening…
