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Man Allegedly Beats 3-Year-Old Girl to Death in Freetown

Man Allegedly Beats 3-Year-Old Girl to Death in Freetown

A tragic incident in Allen Town has left the community in shock after a 3-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her guardian. According to preliminary reports, the child had been under the care of her aunt before being placed in the...

NDMA Partners with Indian High Commissioner to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Early Warning System

NDMA Partners with Indian High Commissioner to Strengthen Sierra Leone’s Early Warning System

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of Sierra Leone has initiated a crucial partnership with the Indian High Commissioner, H.E. B. C. Pradhan, to develop a comprehensive Early Warning System (EWS) aimed at improving disaster risk...

Finnish Club AC Oulu Part Ways with Sierra Leone Midfielder Abu Dumbuya

Finnish Club AC Oulu Part Ways with Sierra Leone Midfielder Abu Dumbuya

Finnish top-tier football club AC Oulu have officially announced the departure of Sierra Leonean defensive midfielder Abu Dumbuya, following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. In a statement released on Thursday, the club confirmed: “AC...

Dr. Kadi Sesay to Be Laid to Rest in Freetown After Final Journey from New York

Dr. Kadi Sesay to Be Laid to Rest in Freetown After Final Journey from New York

The late Dr. Kadi Sesay, one of Sierra Leone’s most revered scholars, public servants, and gender rights champions, former Vice Presidential candidate of the Sierra Leone People’s Party, and former Minister of Trade and Industry, will be laid to...

Over 70% of Sierra Leoneans are Now Employed – Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu

Over 70% of Sierra Leoneans are Now Employed – Presidential Spokesman Alpha Kanu

The presidential spokesman, Alpha Kanu, responded to concerns about job creation and government efforts following the promise made in the 2023 manifesto. Kanu said when the president says he will employ 500,000 people, the government is fully...

ACC Returns 3 Billion Leones Stolen from Freetown City Council to Mayor Aki-Sawyerr

ACC Returns 3 Billion Leones Stolen from Freetown City Council to Mayor Aki-Sawyerr

The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone has initiated the return of Le3 billion (equivalent to 1 million new Leones) stolen from the Freetown City Council. In a ceremony held today at the ACC’s office, a cheque was presented to Mayor Yvonne...

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner in Ghana Presents Letters of Credence in Burkina Faso

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner in Ghana Presents Letters of Credence in Burkina Faso

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, Sierra Leone’s non-resident Ambassador to Burkina Faso and high commissioner resident in Accra, Ghana, has on Thursday, 26th June 2025, formally presented his Letters of Credence to Captain Ibrahim Traore,...

Government Clarifies Financial Commitment as Sierra Leone Chairs ECOWAS

Government Clarifies Financial Commitment as Sierra Leone Chairs ECOWAS

Amid rising public concerns over the financial burden of Sierra Leone’s new leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Foreign Affairs Minister Timothy Kabba has offered key clarifications to reassure citizens....

Sierra Leone’s Daniella Boima Garrick Crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025

Sierra Leone’s Daniella Boima Garrick Crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025

Daniella Boima Garrick of Sierra Leone has been crowned Miss Albinism Africa 2025. The 21-year-old fashion model and advocate was celebrated for her courage and grace at the inaugural pageant, held on June 28, 2025, as part of the broader African...

Sierra Leone’s government is ready to host Russian fishing fleet

Sierra Leone’s government is ready to host Russian fishing fleet

(MENAFN) The government of Sierra Leone is set to grant Russian fishing operators an annual quota of 40,000 tons, accompanied by investment incentives aimed at enhancing bilateral collaboration in the fisheries sector, according to an announcement...

From Curiosity to Commitment: What Joanne Dewar Learned Running the Sierra Leone Marathon with Street Child

From Curiosity to Commitment: What Joanne Dewar Learned Running the Sierra Leone Marathon with Street Child

She’s spent years at the heart of the fintech world, building, scaling and championing inclusion. But it was a sweltering marathon in Sierra Leone that shifted something for Joanne Dewar. What began as a personal challenge became an eye-opening...

Mpox Disease Hits 39 Sierra Leoneans as Death Toll Rises to 30

Mpox Disease Hits 39 Sierra Leoneans as Death Toll Rises to 30

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has on Tuesday, July 1st, reported 39 new Mpox cases in Sierra Leone, raising the national total to 4,528. The virus continues to spread aggressively, particularly in the western urban area of Freetown, with...

Government of Sierra Leone Receives 20,600 Bags of Rice from China for School Feeding Program

Government of Sierra Leone Receives 20,600 Bags of Rice from China for School Feeding Program

The Government of Sierra Leone has received a donation of 1,030 metric tons of rice from the People’s Republic of China as a continuous support to the country’s educational initiatives. Sierra Leone Government has consecutively received donations...

10 Presidential Nominees Approved by Parliament of Sierra Leone

10 Presidential Nominees Approved by Parliament of Sierra Leone

The Parliament of Sierra Leone has on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, approved ten presidential nominees following the Thirteenth Report of the Committee on Appointments and Public Service, chaired by Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, the Leader of Government...

RMU Holds 19th Congregation in Accra Under Leadership of Sierra Leone’s Transport Minister Fanday Turay

RMU Holds 19th Congregation in Accra Under Leadership of Sierra Leone’s Transport Minister Fanday Turay

The 19th Congregation of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) was held with pomp and purpose at the university’s Parade Grounds in Accra, Ghana, under the leadership of Rtd. Col. Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay Esq., the Chair of the RMU Board of...

Commuters Express Relief as NP Reduces Fuel Price Across Sierra Leone

Commuters Express Relief as NP Reduces Fuel Price Across Sierra Leone

A recent drop in fuel prices at the NP fuel station has brought relief to drivers and commuters who depend on fuel for travel. Many are hopeful that prices will continue to fall. Petrol is now being sold at Le25 per liter, while diesel costs Le24...

Fully Funded Masters Scholarships in Ireland for Sierra Leone and Guinea Graduates – Apply Now

Fully Funded Masters Scholarships in Ireland for Sierra Leone and Guinea Graduates – Apply Now

The Government of Ireland has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Ireland Fellows programme. This programme offers fully funded scholarships for graduates from Sierra Leone and Guinea to pursue masters degrees in Ireland. Every year, the Ireland...

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Morie Manyeh Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation Success at Tacugama Fundraiser in London

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner Morie Manyeh Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation Success at Tacugama Fundraiser in London

Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Morie Komba Manyeh, praised the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary for its significant contributions to conservation during its 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala held at SOAS University’s Brunei...

Tourism Minister Nabeela Tunis Celebrates World Chimpanzee Day, Highlights Ecotourism and Conservation

Tourism Minister Nabeela Tunis Celebrates World Chimpanzee Day, Highlights Ecotourism and Conservation

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Madam Nabeela Tunis, has joined the global community in commemorating World Chimpanzee Day, observed annually on July 14 in honour of the world’s closest genetic relatives chimpanzees. The...

Sierra Leone Railway Museum Undergoes Renovation After Fire Outbreak

Sierra Leone Railway Museum Undergoes Renovation After Fire Outbreak

The Sierra Leone Railway Museum is undergoing renovations in the aftermath of a fire that damaged parts of the historic site several months ago. Restoration efforts are now well underway as the museum works to preserve its valuable collection and...

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