By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration, peace, and democratic governance as it hosts the 96th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown. Opening the meeting, the Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers and Sierra Leone’s Minister of…
By: Theresa Thomas The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has called on President Julius Maada Bio to urgently intervene to safeguard the retirement savings of Sierra Leonean workers following concerns over the performance of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). The call was made on Tuesday, 7th July…
By: Fatmata Lebbie Senior government officials, representatives of international development partners, and private sector stakeholders on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing NANT Energy construction site at Kissy in Freetown to assess progress on the landmark 108-megawatt LPG/LNG power project. The delegation was led by Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister alongside…
Vinícius Júnior claimed the men’s Player of the Year award at the FIFA 2024 ceremony on Tuesday, finally securing a major global accolade. The Real Madrid forward had skipped the Ballon d’Or ceremony in October after losing out to Rodri. Bonmati, who dominated women’s soccer, won the Best Women’s Player award for the second consecutive…
An overcrowded boat capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing. The boat, with over 100 passengers, sank shortly after departing from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa. A search operation is ongoing, with officials fearing the death toll could rise. David Kalemba, Inongo’s…
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Peacekeeping Chief, met with Prime Minister Felix Moloua to discuss the country’s ongoing challenges and the steps needed to foster further progress. The humanitarian and security situation in CAR has worsened since March, with escalating clashes between armed…
Sierra Leonean defender Abdulai Juma Bah, 18, has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week following his standout performance in Real Valladolid’s 1-0 win over Valencia on December 13, 2024. The victory was crucial for Valladolid, helping them distance themselves from the relegation zone. Bah earned an impressive rating of 8.5 for his…
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
At a press briefing on Tuesday at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu confirmed that no Fullah citizens have been arrested or detained in Sierra Leone. He clarified that arrests made by security forces involved foreign nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, China, and Zimbabwe, who were…
The Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Bill, aimed at enhancing maternal health and reproductive rights in Sierra Leone, has faced another delay in Parliament following protests from clergy members and religious community. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Deputy Minister of Health Jalikatu Mustapha presented the bill for its first reading in the House of…