Monumental Win for Women and Girls: ECOWAS Court Rules Sierra Leone Violated Rights by Failing to Criminalize FGM

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has found the Government of Sierra Leone in violation of women’s and girls’ rights for failing to explicitly criminalise Female Genital Mutilation...

Egypt, Sierra Leone discuss expanding cooperation in transport, infrastructure

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, met with Alhaji Fanday Turay, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, to explore avenues for deepening bilateral...

Fatou Baldeh Hails ECOWAS Court Ruling Against Sierra Leone Over FGM Ban Failure

- Advertisement - By Hadram Hydara The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling against Sierra Leone, declaring the government’s failure to explicitly criminalise Female Genital Mutilation...

ECOWAS Court Rules Sierra Leone Violated Rights by Failing to Criminalize FGM

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling against the Government of Sierra Leone, finding it in violation of women’s and girls’ rights due to its failure to explicitly criminalize...

Aminata’s path: How partnerships are making schools safer for girls in Sierra Leone (World Bank Blog By Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Education Specialist)

Alpha Khan Claims Majority of Sierra Leoneans Happy with President Bio’s Leadership Despite Poor Global Happiness Ranking

Presidential Spokesman Hon. Alpha Kanu has said that 60 to 70 percent of Sierra Leoneans are happy with President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership. He made the statement during a recent online media discussion while responding to questions about...

President Bio Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone’s New Ambassador to Guinea

President Julius Maada Bio today officially said farewell to Ambassador Mohammed Foday Yumkella at State House as the diplomat prepares to assume his new position as Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea. The brief but formal...

Building Resilient Food Systems In Sierra Leone: Sustainable Agriculture, Community Empowerment, And Strategic Partnerships For Long-Term Food Security

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ACCRA, Ghana, July 8, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) working with its development partners, the Food and Agriculture...

“Empower women, protect children, strengthen families” – Sierra Leone First Lady urges at SFC 2025

The 7th edition of the Strengthening Families Conference (SFC) 2025 unfolded in Freetown, bringing together The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, government officials, faith leaders, and civil society actors to promote women’s...

Africell Supports Sierra Leone’s U16 Basketball Team for Afrobasket Qualifiers in Guinea

Africell Sierra Leone has bolstered the national Under-16 basketball team by sponsoring them ahead of the FIBA AfroBasket Zone 2 Qualifiers in Conakry, Guinea. The official sponsorship signing took place on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the company’s...

Kandeh Yumkella Says He Holds the Most Difficult Job in Sierra Leone

The Energy Sector Lead of Sierra Leone, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, has declared that he currently holds the most difficult assignment in the country, emphasizing his commitment to delivering positive results for the people. In a recent...

Pregnant Woman Allegedly Throws Hot Water on Husband’s Younger Sister in Freetown

Following a recent incident that unfolded jn the Quarry Community, Freetown, a pregnant woman allegedly threw hot boiled water on her husband’s younger sister described as a “child”, resulting in severe injuries. The motive behind the alleged act...

Sierra Leone’s chief minister David Sengeh hints at presidential ambitions, ties future bid to legacy of service

In what could be the clearest indication yet of future presidential ambition, Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has suggested that he may consider running for the country’s highest office, on the condition that he deems his...

Medipol Global International Health Services Expresses Interest for Partnership With Sierra Leone

Medipol Global International Health Services, Türkiye’s largest Private Health Investment and University Hospital, has paid a courtesy call on Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Her Excellency Dr. Francess Virginia Anderson, and expressed...

Parliamentary Leaders Hail Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio's Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Chairmanship In Historic Show Of Unity

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, July 8, 2025/APO Group/ -- The parliamentary leadership of Sierra Leone's two main political parties, the ruling Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People's...

Sharjah Charity International inspects progress of humanitarian projects in Sierra Leone

SHARJAH, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- A delegation from the Sharjah Charity International (SCI) recently concluded a five-day field visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone. During their visit, they monitored the progress of charitable projects being...

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...

Freetown advance to Best of Three Finals in Parish League

- Advertisement - By Samuel Peters Freetown secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Mahico to advance to the best of three finals, where they await the winner of the eliminator between Blackhawks and Mahico. Mahico was dismissed for just 81...

SCI inspects progress of humanitarian projects in Sierra Leone

Field visits to the capital, Freetown, and Kenema The visit involved field trips to the capital city of Freetown and the city of Kenema. The purpose was to evaluate the status of ongoing projects, identify the challenges affecting their...

Luawa FC Head Coach Flavio Silva Resigns Amidst Team Struggles in Sierra Leone Premier League

Flavio Silva, has with immediate effect reportedly resigned as the head coach of Luawa Football Club (FC), a club competing in the Sierra Leone Premier League. The Portuguese manager cited personal reasons for his departure, which came during a...