Malawi was struck by a wave of grief as news emerged of a tragic military plane crash carrying Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others, including former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the devastating incident, expressing profound sorrow over the loss. The aircraft, en route to Mzuzu airport, encountered severe weather…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio yesterday welcomed the newly appointed directors of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, led by President Md. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara, at State House. Emphasizing the vital role of professional bodies like the Bar Association in national development, President Bio highlighted the importance of maintaining independence from national politics. He congratulated…
The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched a citywide flood mitigation program, engaging over 1,000 youths in cleaning gutters and waterways in flood-prone areas. Between March and April, the FCC identified 72 flooding flashpoints across the city and has since completed mitigation activities in 24 of these areas. The identified flashpoints include Samba Gutter, Bright…
On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, Mrs. Matilda Doris Sellu, President of the Police Wives Association and wife of Inspector General of Police Mr. William Fayia Sellu, inaugurated a sensitization campaign in Bo to address the alarming rise in kush intake and substance abuse. The initiative aims to educate residents about the severe consequences of drug…
On June 11, 2024, Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, met with the Female Caucus of Parliament in Committee Room One of the Parliament Building to discuss the Prohibition of Early Child Marriage Bill, 2024, which is currently under deliberation. She emphasized the importance of the bill and her commitment to protecting the lives…
On June 11, 2024, Minister of Social Welfare Melrose Karminty participated in the opening ceremony of the 17th session of the United Nations Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York. The minister is set to deliver a national statement on Sierra Leone’s commitments to promoting disability issues. In line with the…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio yesterday received the combined 2023 Annual and Elections Reports from Mohamed Konneh, the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). President Bio reiterated his earlier statements that, according to the law, there will be no presidential elections until 2028. Commissioner Konneh highlighted…
Orange Sierra Leone is urging its customers to be cautious of fake online advertisements promising free data. In a recent statement, the company clarified that they are not currently offering any free data deals to existing customers. “We urge customers to disregard any fake advertisements they may encounter online,” Orange Sierra Leone stated. “Be wary…
Sierra Leone is set to continue its 2026 AFCON qualification campaign with a visit to Burkina Faso at the Stade De 26 Mars in Mali on Monday evening. Our Leone Stars will face the formidable Stallions of Burkina Faso in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This is a crucial match for our boys…
Peace Ambassador Boss LA, also known as Alhaji Amadu Bah, has passionately urged his fellow Sierra Leoneans to resist any calls for protest that could disrupt the nation’s peace. In a recent video statement, Boss LA emphasized the detrimental effects such actions could have on Sierra Leone’s stability. He warned of potential consequences such as…