Alhassan Tejan Kamara, an officer in the Sierra Leone Police’s Operational Support Division (OSD) stationed in Kamakwie, is on the verge of dismissal following a disciplinary hearing for misconduct. The Sierra Leone Police’s Disciplinary Hearing Committee has recommended Kamara’s dismissal after he admitted to assaulting his girlfriend, an incident that has sparked significant public outcry….
On Thursday, June 27th, 2025, the National Sports Authority (NSA) gathered eighty sports administrators from 59 sporting bodies to initiate the institutionalization process of the Sierra Leone Anti-Doping Authority and the Position of Trust (POT). Held at the City Hall View Conference Room in Freetown, the one-day engagement aimed to set clear guidelines on the…
By Iris Aminata Bangura What is Child Marriage?According to UNICEF, Child Marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child.Child marriage has been a pervasive issue in Sierra Leone, driven by deeply entrenched cultural and socio-economic factors. According to Save the…
Backed by support from the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, the Sierra Leone National Amputee Football Team has set off on a significant journey from Freetown International Airport to Egypt. Their destination? The African Amputee Football Nations Cup 2024, where they aim to compete at the highest level. Abraham J. Bangura, the…
Chad, already grappling with recurring food crises, is now hit by severe floods following torrential rains across all 23 provinces. The disaster has claimed over 500 lives and left thousands of families homeless, as more than 400,000 hectares of farmland are destroyed, worsening food insecurity in a country where hunger affects 3.4 million people. Infrastructure,…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) has released its investigation findings, exonerating Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and Deputy Auditor-General Tamba Momoh. The ICASL Investigation Committee, tasked with assessing whether the two breached ethical standards as outlined in the ICASL Code of Ethics, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and other frameworks, confirmed that…
Sierra Leone’s energy sector is set for substantial development, according to Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of The Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security. Yumkella emphasized the shift from “quick fixes” to sustainable, long-term solutions, highlighting the need for bankable projects to attract investment. “Fixing the energy system takes time,” Yumkella stated….
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Bai Bureh Warriors strengthened their position in the Leone Rock Premier League while dealing a significant blow to SLIFA FC’s fight against relegation with a commanding 2-0 victory at the SLFA Academy in Kingtom. The visitors took control of the contest in the 40th minute when Sampha Kamara opened…
The Government of Sierra Leone has released its Fiscal Strategy Statement (FSS) for 2025-2027, forecasting steady export growth and a moderate rise in imports. Aligned with the Public Financial Management Act of 2016, the FSS provides a trade outlook that builds on recent export successes, especially in iron ore, and reflects evolving global demand. The…
Stakeholders and partners of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security (PI-CREF) have overwhelmingly endorsed the Strategic Plan 2024-2030 during a workshop at Freetown City Council, aimed at fostering “Climate Resilient Economic Growth.” Peter Kaindaneh, Chief Technical Officer, highlighted in his opening remarks that the new strategy offers a roadmap for…