African Development Bank Invests $5 Million in Sierra Leone’s Climate Resilience

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $5 million funding package for Sierra Leone, dedicated to strengthening climate resilience in the nation. This funding is part of a comprehensive $31 million initiative aimed at enhancing climate …

University of Sierra Leone Chancellor Presents Investigation Report on Alleged Irregularities

The Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, Paramount Chief Dr. Margaret Catherine Baio-Gbanie IV has presented an investigative report on administrative, financial, and procurement irregularities to Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, the Minister of Technical and …

Sierra Leone, Liberia Renew Commitment to Urban Development And Collaboration

The Lord Mayor of Monrovia, John-Charuk Siafa, and the Deputy Mayor of Freetown, Kweku Lisk, have pledged to deepen collaboration between the two cities, rooted in their shared history and aspirations for sustainable urban growth. Speaking at this year’s …

Sierra Leonean singer Jelly Bee passes away unexpectedly leaving fans heartbroken as cause of death remains unknown

Sierra Leone’s music industry is mourning the loss of beloved singer Jelly Bee, whose sudden passing has left fans and fellow artists in shock. The talented artist, whose real name was Betty Lamboi, was a pioneer in indigenous traditional rap and Afrobeats …

IMF Executive Director Ends Five Days Working Visits to Sierra Leone

Professor Ouattara Wautabouna, Executive Director for the Africa West Constituency of International Monetary Fund (IMF), has ended a five-day working visit to Sierra Leone, where he engaged with key economic management officials on matters concerning the …

The Energy Crisis in Sierra Leone: A Call for Accountability

Sierra Leone is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, characterized by a grossly inadequate power supply, especially in Freetown. The government, under President Julius Maada Bio, is facing significant scrutiny for alleged mismanagement and …

Sierra Leone Opens New Embassy in Qatar

Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has officially commissioned Sierra Leone’s new embassy in Doha, Qatar, in expanding the country’s global diplomatic presence. This is a significant step in President …

Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Secret Society and Muslims in Eastern Sierra Leone

A long-standing conflict between the Muslim majority and the “Wonde” Secret Society in Gorama Mende Chiefdom, Kenema District, Eastern Sierra Leone, has escalated into a full-blown crisis. Reports monitored from the Chiefdom indicate that the Secret …

Mrs Mansouri meets with Sierra Leone's Deputy Foreign Minister

Funding Cuts Threaten Sierra Leone’s HIV/AIDS Response – NAS Chief

By [email protected] Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The fight against HIV and AIDS in Sierra Leone is facing a serious setback, as potential funding cuts loom, raising fears about the future of the country’s response efforts. Abdul Rahman Sesay, Director General …