Jagaban Donates Over Le3 Billion to Farmers, Traders and APC Members in Pujehun
By Sorie Sesay All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Sheikh…
Jagaban Donates Over Le3 Billion to Farmers, Traders and APC Members in Pujehun
By Sorie Sesay All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has announced donations totaling Le4 billion to farmers, traders and party members in Pujehun District, including Le1 billion earmarked for the rehabilitation of the APC district office. The donations were announced on 31 October 2026 during a…
Native Consortium Raises Accountability Concerns Over US$7 Million Waka Fine Bus Project
The Native Consortium for Accountability and Research Centre has raised concerns over the procurement, ownership, revenue management and operational performance of Sierra Leone’s 50 Waka Fine buses, calling on the relevant authorities to provide answers to outstanding questions surrounding the public transport project. The concerns were raised on Monday, November 2, 2026, during the mini-launch…
SLFA Launches Women’s Football Strategy to Transform Women’s Game in Sierra Leone
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has launched its first-ever dedicated Women’s Football Strategy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen women’s football and create more opportunities for girls and women to participate and excel in the game. The launch took place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026,…
Star Sport Academy CEO Rallies Team for RS Berkane Comeback
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo Star Sport Academy’s Chief Executive Officer has rallied the players and technical team to remain focused, confident and determined as they prepare for the return leg against Morocco’s RS Berkane following a 2-0 defeat in the first leg. The CEO’s motivational message comes at a crucial moment for the Sierra Leonean…
FANT SL Uses Football to Raise Drug Abuse Awareness Among Secondary School Students
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr FANT SL has used the power of football to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among secondary school students through an inter-secondary school friendly football competition held at Monjasa Park, Murray Town Field. The initiative brought together students from four secondary schools: Murray Town Municipal Secondary School, Behesthi…
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION
On the afternoon of October 13, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state made the announcement to elevate bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. President Xi…
Ministry Of Public Administration and Political Affairs Launches Public Awareness Campaign on Public Service Reforms
The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs has launched a public awareness campaign to inform citizens about ongoing Public Service Reforms in Sierra Leone. The launching ceremony took place on 19th October 2026, in the Ministry’s Conference Room on the 9th Floor of the Central Youyi Building in Freetown. Speaking at the ceremony, the…
Isha Johansen, Thinking Pink Conducts Breast Cancer Awareness and Free Screening at Freetown Female Correctional Centre
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Madam Isha Johansen joined Thinking Pink on Wednesday, 21st October 2026, for a breast cancer awareness campaign at the Female Correctional Centre, aimed at raising awareness and encouraging early detection among female inmates. The initiative provided an opportunity to educate the inmates about breast cancer, the importance of early detection…
Pharmacy Board Plans to Separate Regulation of Drugs and Pharmacy Profession
By: Ivan Julius Leigh The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone is working with the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to develop two separate laws aimed at strengthening the regulation of pharmaceutical products and pharmacy professionals in the country. Chairman of the Pharmacy Board, Dr Moses Batema, said the proposed reforms would separate the regulation of…
President Bio Inspects US$417 Million Nant Power Project, Operations Expected in 2027
By: Fatmata Lebbie President Julius Maada Bio has inspected the ongoing construction of the US$417 million Nant Power Plant at Kissy Dock Yard in Freetown, with project officials projecting that electricity generation will begin in September 2027. During his visit on Friday, 16 October 2026, President Bio received an update on the project’s progress from…
