Sierra Leone’s U20 football team, the Shooting Stars, made history on September 25, 2024, by defeating The Gambia 3-0 in the WAFU A’ U20 semi-finals, securing their spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 AFCON qualifiers and advancing to the tournament final. Captain Mohamed I. Kamara led the way with a crucial goal, supported by strikes…
Mercy Ships has inaugurated a cutting-edge Dental Care Training Center at Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry (UGANC) in Guinea, underscoring its commitment to advancing healthcare education across Africa. The center, part of the organization’s Education, Training, and Advocacy (ETA) program, aims to improve dental training in Guinea and West Africa by offering accredited programs…
Sierra Leone is poised to play a pivotal role in the global fight for justice for sexual violence survivors. President Julius Maada Bio has announced that the country will host an international diplomatic conference to finalize a legally binding agreement on justice access for survivors. The proposed “Freetown Treaty” aims to strengthen global efforts to…
JMan Petroleum Station, part of the JMan Group of Companies, officially opened yesterday at Grafton-Gbekie Junction in a ceremony marked by reflections on entrepreneurial perseverance and a strong commitment to community development. Addressing the attendees, JMan’s CEO, Mr. Amadu Kassim Jah, shared his journey from struggle to success. In an emotional speech, he acknowledged the…
On Monday, Ali Ibrahim Alhajie, Head of Mission for Saudi Arabia, celebrated the 94th National Day with a gathering of stakeholders and government officials at the Radisson Blu in Aberdeen. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ongoing development assistance in Sierra Leone. In his speech, Alhajie expressed gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio and the…
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has inaugurated a new Police Health Centre in Lungi, designed to enhance the welfare of officers and their families. This facility will act as a crucial medical hub for the North West Region, ensuring law enforcement personnel have access to quality healthcare. The opening ceremony featured key stakeholders, including Dr….
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has been awarded the 2024 German Africa Prize for her remarkable contributions to sustainable urban development and leadership in transforming Freetown. The German Africa Foundation, which has recognized exceptional achievements across Africa since 1993, selected Mayor Aki-Sawyerr for her efforts in promoting democracy, peace, and human rights. In response, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr expressed…
The United States Congress has reportedly approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) $480 million compact grant for Sierra Leone, with the formal signing expected on Friday. The MCC Board reselected Sierra Leone for compact development in December 2023, contingent on meeting conditions related to the 2023 general elections. While progress has been made, Senators Jim…
An estimated 1.5 million children under five will receive the third round of polio vaccines from September 27th to 30th across 14 districts in the country. The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) held a press conference to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination against polio, a preventable disease that…
Gbandoma Alfred Sovula Esq., son of former Inspector General of Police Ambrose Sovula, has made history as Sierra Leone’s youngest Paramount Chief. At just 34, Sovula triumphed in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom chieftaincy election in Bo District, Southern Province. This significant victory underscores his rising influence in local governance. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone…