Orange Sierra Leone recently concluded a successful four-day regional stakeholder engagement tour across the Eastern, Southern, and Northern regions of Sierra Leone. Led by Chief Commercial Officer Haffie Haffner and CEO of Orange Money, David Mansaray, the tour visited key districts, including Bo, Makeni, Kenema, Kabala, Kambia, and Kono. The goal was to strengthen stakeholder…
Over 300 migrants were arrested in Libya’s desert by the 444 Brigade, a militia group aligned with the Libyan army. The group, which announced the arrests on November 25, condemned human smuggling and trafficking, stating that their patrols would continue to target smuggling routes. The nationality of the detainees remains unclear. The 444 Brigade shared…
Renowned journalist and media mogul, Umaru Fofona, has issued a cautionary statement against the concentration of political power within a single district in Sierra Leone. Expressing his views on Facebook, Fofona highlighted the significance of diversity in the country’s leadership composition, particularly in light of the impending election for key parliamentary positions. With the Parliament…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leonean-American lawyer Saddie Johns, of the Law Offices of Saddie Johns in the United States of America, on 7 August 2026 provided food and other forms of support to children with special needs and teachers at the National School for the Deaf in Freetown. The donation formed part of…
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh disclosed that the Tripartite committee has identified 86 issues and reached consensus on 169 recommendations. This announcement followed his participation alongside APC Leader Dr. Samura Kamara in an expanded meeting of the Tripartite Committee on June 18, 2024, just a day before the initial six-month mandate was set…
The Chinese Medical Team has launched the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pilot Project in Sierra Leone to improve healthcare services. During the Acupuncture Day celebration on November 5, 2024, at Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, officials emphasized that the project integrates TCM practices, including acupuncture, to regulate vital energy, alleviate pain, boost immunity, and promote overall…
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Sierra Leone has provided a significant boost to the country’s school feeding program. A donation of 2,400 tons of rice was officially handed over to the World Food Programme (WFP). This generous contribution is expected to benefit over 106,000 schoolchildren across 500 schools throughout Sierra Leone…
In a major corruption scandal gripping Russia, Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been accused of accepting a bribe, marking the country’s most prominent corruption case since President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion. Ivanov, alleged to have received a bribe worth 1 million rubles (over $10,800), appeared in a Moscow court clad in military attire, facing…
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), finds himself entangled in a far-reaching sex scandal. Leaked videos reveal Engonga engaging in intimate encounters with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president. This explosive revelation was brought to light by…
Minister of Environment and Climate Change plans to engage local communities and international stakeholders in 2025 to discuss the outcomes of COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in late 2024. The Ministry aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote dialogue on the solutions and commitments made at the conference. Lahai Kpaka, Communication Officer for…