By Lemuella Tarawallie UNICEF Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has certified five chiefdoms, Imperri, Makpele, Malen, Nongoba Bullom, and Kongbora, as Open Defecation Free (ODF). The declaration formed part of the 2025 World Toilet Day celebrations held on Wednesday, 19 November, at district council halls in both Moyamba…
Sports Minister Madam Augusta James-Teima By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Ministry of Sports is currently reviewing the National Sports Authority Act, 2017, along with several sports policies across the country. This review is part of the activities planned for the 2025 fiscal year and demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to policy reform. Sports stakeholders are being…
Nigeria fans are coming to terms with the fact the three-time continental champions will miss successive World Cups after a disjointed qualifying campaign which included two changes of manager and players boycotting training. A squad boasting talents such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi could not clinch one of the 48 places at…
Bangladesh’s former prime minister has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over her crackdown on student-led protests which led to her ousting. Sheikh Hasina was found guilty of allowing lethal force to be used against protesters, 1,400 of whom died during the unrest last year. Hasina, 78, was tried in absentia by the…
By Mohamed Kamara A joint security operation on Sunday, 16th November 2025, led to the arrest of a native traditional healer identified as Sheku Dabor, residing at Limba Corner, 4 Mile, Newton, for the alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and other suspicious items. The operation was conducted by a combined team of police personnel…
By Sulaiman Stom Koroma The Country Manager for Doctors With Africa-CUAMM, Michele Soci, has raised urgent concerns over the rising cases of diabetes among young people in Sierra Leone, citing a lack of awareness as a major barrier to timely diagnosis and treatment. Speaking during a joint press conference with the Ministry of Health on…
By Abu H. Kargbo The Women’s Forum for Human Rights And Democracy (WOFHRAD) has launched its office construction fundraising drive at the three plots of land acquired in Panlap Community, Kamakwie Highway, Gbanti Chiefdom, themed “Build with us to build change.” The occasion, which took place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, attracted several dignitaries, including…
James Conteh Sierra Leone has officially launched its third generation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) at the country’s pavilion during the ongoing COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil. The new climate strategy outlines the nation’s commitment to tackling climate change while redefining its identity and contribution within the global community. Described as an evidence-based…
The All ‘Works’ of Life (AWOL) development organisation has successfully concluded a two-day foundational media training for the Concern Koya Chiefdom Media Team and three officers of the Masiaka Police Division. The training, held on the 15 and 16 November 2025 at the Ahmadiyya Secondary School in Masiaka, was facilitated by AWOL Chairman and Ex…
The Guild of Newspaper Editors – Sierra Leone (GoNE – SL,) on Friday, 14 November 2025, paid a courtesy call on One Mobile’s Chief Operating Officer, David T.A. Kpakima, during which both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen media development and deepened partnership. GoNE – SL’s Secretary-General Ishmail Saidu Kanu Esq. thanked the COO for the…
