Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a match. “Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles” ambushed the bus and “blocked the road” as the team returned home on Sunday, according to the club. Police say Frimpong sustained gunshot wounds…
By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr The Minister of Information and Civic Education, today conducted an on-site assessment of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation building at New England Ville, following a localized fire incident that affected a small section of the facility. Minister Chernor Bah, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government, Tamba Lamina, was guided through the…
The Minister of Health, Austin Demby, has unveiled new medical equipment, including a CT scan machine and a 4D ultrasound, at Kenema Government Hospital to improve healthcare services. The new CT scan machine, with 64-slice imaging capability, is expected to boost diagnostic and treatment services for patients in Kenema and nearby districts. The Minister said…
Week in, week out, various institutions are working hard to support President Bio, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and we are seeing the results! We have hosted several ECOWAS meetings flawlessly and introduced thousands of people to Sierra Leone’s hospitality. In the upcoming week, we are hosting all Chief…
The President of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, has pledged support for the construction of a Cancer Centre in Sierra Leone and reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to the country’s agriculture, energy, and economic sectors. He made the pledge during a meeting with President Julius Maada Bio at the OPEC Fund Headquarters…
Leone Stars Team Manager Abdul Karim Bangura departed on Sunday for Rabat, Morocco, to participate in the FIFA Campus – Essential Course for National-Team Managers (2026 edition), which commenced on Monday, April 13, and will conclude on April 15, 2026. The training programme, organized by FIFA in collaboration with the International Centre for Sports Studies…
By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has raised serious concerns over the protection of children living in street situations following a nationwide monitoring exercise conducted in March 2026. The Commission reported that children, particularly girls, are exposed to exploitation, including sexual abuse and forced domestic labour, describing the situation as…
Keystone One Properties Investment has officially launched its operations in Sierra Leone, alongside unveiling a strategic partnership with the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) and a new luxury apartment project. The launch event brought together key stakeholders from SALHOC, including Board Chairman Madam Kaday Zoronkong, General Manager Joseph Munda Sandi, Deputy General Manager Emmanuell Tommy,…
By Alimatu Kargbo A high-stakes General Assembly meeting held on April 13, 2026, brought together students and leaders of the university community to address pressing academic, welfare, and governance issues, with strong attention centered on reports circulating about the alleged suspension of the Vice-Chancellor. The meeting, convened under the Office of the Director of Academic…
There is something both beautiful and uncomfortable about watching one of your own shine far away from home. Beautiful, because brilliance has no borders. Uncomfortable, because sometimes, neither do our limitations. When Sierra Leone born AI innovator Albert Patrick Sankoh mounted the stage at the Tech 2.0 Conference 2026 on 8th April in Las Vegas…
