Minister Sannoh Visits National Youth Service, Urges Team Unity

The Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, conducted a courtesy visit to the National Youth Service (NYS) headquarters on Friday, May 17, 2025. Addressing the staff and board, Minister Sannoh clarified that his purpose was not to praise or...

Sierra Leone Unites Experts to Build National Soil Information System

A three-day workshop to develop a National Soil Information Roadmap concluded Wednesday at the Atlantic Hotel, uniting national and international experts in a bid to boost agricultural productivity through improved soil data. The workshop, held...

Sierra Leone Showcases Energy Ambition at Russian Forum

Sierra Leone is signaling a bold shift in its energy diplomacy, using the global stage of the Russian Energy Week International Forum to project itself as Africa’s next frontier for energy transformation. Leading the charge, Deputy Minister of...

Sierra Leone and Lebanon Forge Stronger Ties to Protect Migrant Workers

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labor, and Social Security, Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has held high-level talks with Lebanon’s Minister of Labor, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Haidar in a bid to strengthen international labor cooperation. The...

NRA Boss Highlights Sierra Leone’s Drive to Boost Domestic Revenue at Global Tax Forum in Washington

Sierra Leone’s Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura, delivered a keynote address at the high-level global dialogue “Taxing Smarter After Aid: Accountability, Equity and Public Finance in a New Global...

Health Minister Showcases Sierra Leone’s Healthcare Transformation at AM25 Roundtable in Washington

At the Annual Meetings 2025 of the Health Works Leaders Coalition Roundtable in Washington, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby highlighted the progress of Sierra Leone’s healthcare sector. Representing President Julius Maada Bio, Dr. Demby joined...

State House Communications Director Blames APC for Origins of Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone

The Director of Communications at State House Myk Berewa, has sparked a heated political debate by alleging that the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is responsible for the emergence of the Kush drug epidemic currently affecting Sierra...

Chief Minister David Sengeh Enforces Liquor Act to Protect Children

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr David Sengeh has issued a public reminder, stressing sections of the Liquor Licensing Act (1963 Amendment) that prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from entering the bar area during operating hours. He noted that...

Criticism Mounts Against Chief Minister’s Wife, Kate Krontiris

Last week, the Sierra Leone government appointed the wife of the Chief Minister, Kate Krontiris as the Co-chair of the Miatta Civic Centre Advisory Council. Although Krontiris is not the only foreign national in the council, most of the criticisms...

Sierra Leone Holds High-Level Consultation Ahead of UN Human Rights Review

Sierra Leone has convened a high-level stakeholder consultation ahead of its 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council, signaling its continued commitment to strengthening human rights and reinforcing its...

Sierra Leone Marks International Credit Union Day with Inspiring Celebration in Freetown

International Credit Union Day was celebrated in grand style at D. BIM–D. BAM, Wellington Street, Pademba Road Junction, Freetown, bringing together credit union members, government officials, and the diplomatic community to highlight the role of...

Gender Minister Pushes for Equitable Vaccine Access in Sierra Leone

Hon. Minister Dr. Isata Mahoi Minister of Gender and Children Affairs’ convened a high-level dialogue with representatives from GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Ministry of Health to advance equitable vaccine access for children and adolescents...

Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer Appointed Chair of ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum

Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio, Sierra Leone’s Chief Immigration Officer, has been appointed Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration (HoI) Forum during its 9th annual meeting held from 14th to 16th October 2025 in Cotonou, Benin. He pledged to...

Boulet advances Johnston and Louisiana Avenue Revital Initiative

LAFAYETTE, La. — Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet announced Monday continued progress on Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue Revitalization Initiative, following the selection of four engineering firms...

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Counterterrorism Meeting In Rome

President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja on Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II of...

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Counter-terrorism Meeting In Ro

President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Abuja on Saturday after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. It is understood that the Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by...

Sierra Leone Participates in African Official Gazettes Forum Conference in Djibouti

Sierra Leone has joined government officials, legal publishers, and civic education leaders from across Africa at the African Official Gazettes Forum Conference, officially opened today by the President of the Republic of Djibouti, His Excellency...

AfDB Commits $500 Million to Build Sierra Leone’s Economic Resilience

The African Development Bank approved an ambitious five-year strategy for Sierra Leone this week, committing $500 million toward transforming the country’s economy through infrastructure investment and agricultural development. Combined with...

Government of Sierra Leone Announces 2025 WASSCE Results

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey, has officially announced the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, marking another milestone in Sierra Leone’s education sector....

AfDB approves $500 Million strategy to drive inclusive growth and economic resilience in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2025: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Sierra Leone for 2025–2030, committing approximately $500 million over the next five...