The Ghanaian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Dr. Senalor K. Yawlui, paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas on Monday, 1st June 2026. The visit was aimed at fostering stronger parliamentary cooperation between the two sister countries. In his remarks, Dr. Yawlui noted that the President of Ghana enjoys a cordial working relationship with H.E. President Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. He stated that Sierra Leone and G

The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, led a delegation to the Rt. Hon. Speaker Segepoh Solomon Thomas to present investment proposals for Sierra Leone. Mr. Alebiosu thanked the Speaker for hosting the delegation. He described Sierra Leone as his home, adding that the country is known for its enviable hospitality. He expressed appreciation to the Speaker and the people of Sierra Leone for their continued support of the Ban

By Morlai Sesay The Government of Sierra Leone in collaboration with partners is set to complete the construction of two major hospitals in the communities of Zimmi and Kpakedu in Pujehun district, a move aimed at expanding access to healthcare services for thousands of residents living far from the district’s main government hospital. The two facilities, each with a capacity of 100 beds, are expected to significantly improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities and

Regent Road–Lumley, Freetown, Tuesday 26 May 2026 – In a demonstration of people-centered leadership and responsive governance, David Moinina Sengeh joined commuters on a poda-poda public transportation ride from Circular Road to Lumley to directly engage citizens and gain first-hand insight into the daily realities faced by ordinary Sierra Leoneans during peak-hour movement across the city. The engagement, which took place at the close of a busy day of official duties, forme

By John Koroma As Sierra Leone joined the rest of the world in commemorating World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Global Youth Network for Empowerment and Development (GYNED), together with several youth-led organizations championing tobacco control, intensified calls for stronger government action to combat tobacco and nicotine use among young people. The one-day school engagement programme, held on Thursday, 28th May 2026 at the CCSL Hall on Kingharman Road in Freetown, brought t

The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, has been honoured with the prestigious Africa-UK Diaspora Trade Award in recognition of his exemplary leadership and contributions to national development. According to the award’s citation, Mr. Bio was recognised for his “outstanding leadership in port operations and management,” as well as his commitment to improving efficiency, driving innovation, and advancing Sierra Leone’s

The Managing Director of Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC), Ing. Mariwan Kallon, has received yet another prestigious recognition for his exemplary leadership and contributions to public service, further cementing his reputation as one of Sierra Leone’s most impactful public sector leaders. On Friday, 29th May 2026, Ing. Kallon was honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the African Global Stars Awards, organised by the Diaspora Focus, during a grand ceremony held at

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), in partnership with FIFA, has today, Monday, June 1, 2026, commenced a three-day stakeholder engagement on the presentation of the country report for FIFA Amateur football environment analysis at the Football Association Secretariat in Freetown. The FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis is a sweeping global assessment initiative designed to map, structure, and align future support for the non-elite levels of football. The pro

MAKKAH, 1 June 2026 – All 2,626 Sierra Leonean pilgrims performing the 1447H/2026 Hajj have completed ‘Tawaf al-Ifadah’, also known as ‘Tawaf az-Ziyarah’, marking the end of the main Hajj rites. The pilgrims carried out the circumambulation of the Kaaba after completing the stoning of the Jamarat between Wednesday and Friday. They then performed two rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim and ‘Sa’i’ between Safa and Marwah, commemorating Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ism

Port Loko, Sierra Leone – June 1, 2026, Sierra Leone Media Educators (SLeME) has launched its Women's Adult Literacy Empowerment Program in Port Loko under the theme "Empowering Women Through Literacy." SLeME is a non-profit organisation based in Port Loko District, established in 2015. Over the years, the organisation has supported community development through various service delivery initiatives. Currently, SLeME provides educational support to approximately ten orphaned s

By Morlai Sesay The Ministry of Information and Civic Education officially kicked off its Civic Day Series in Pujehun district, with a fierce civic Inter-Secondary School Debates and Quiz Competition on Monday 1st June 2026 at the District Council Hall, Pujehun Town. The event brought together ten schools from across the district to compete in the quiz category: Government Secondary School Wanjama for Girls, Ahmadiyya Muslim Junior Secondary School, St. Paul’s Secondary Schoo

By Morlai Sesay The Director of Research, Planning and Monitoring at the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Dr. Phillip Kargbo has highlighted the impact of the newly constructed border post at Jendema, describing it as a major step towards improving revenue collection, enhancing border security, and strengthening economic activities along the Sierra Leone-Liberia border. Speaking during the National Civic Day Series in Pujehun district, Dr. Philip Kargbo said the modern borde

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with Farm Input Promotions Africa (FIPS-Africa) based in Kenya, has distributed 1,000 five-week-old chicks each to five districts across Sierra Leone under the Small Pack Initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen access to input services and basic livestock management skills for 1,200 smallholder farmers. Beneficiary districts are Bo, Kenema, Port Loko, Karene, and Moyamba. Funded by FIPS-Africa and implemented

Afrimoney and Ecobank Sierra Leone have launched a co-branded prepaid visa card aimed at expanding financial inclusion and accelerating digital transformation across Sierra Leone. The new product allows users to link their mobile money wallets directly to a prepaid Visa card, enabling seamless local and international transactions. Industry leaders say the initiative will help bridge the gap between the banked and unbanked populations while providing greater access to digital

Sierra Leone has made significant progress in reducing maternal deaths over the last two decades, with maternal mortality falling from 1,682 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 354 in 2023. Despite this improvement, the country still records one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. To address this challenge, the government has committed to reducing maternal deaths to fewer than 70 per 100,000 live births in the coming years. However, health experts say

Leicester, United Kingdom, Saturday, 30 May 2026 — Sierra Leoneans from across the United Kingdom converged in Leicester City to participate in Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh’s Town Hall Series, an engagement aimed at strengthening dialogue between government and citizens in the diaspora while advancing national development priorities. The gathering brought together Sierra Leoneans from different professional, social, and community backgrounds who engaged the Chief M

By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit - MOICE The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, in collaboration with the National Revenue Authority (NRA), is set to take the Civic Day Series to Pujehun District from 1st to 2nd June 2026 under the theme: “Government at your Doorstep.” The initiative forms part of the government’s continued efforts to strengthen civic engagement, transparency, and direct interaction be

By Morlai Sesay The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis has on Friday 29th May 2026 officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report at its Headquarters in Freetown. The report emerged from the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic held on 27 November 2025, which served as a strategic platform bringing together cultural custodians, creatives, policy makers, academics, youth leaders, and diaspora representatives to discu

Parliamentarians for Climate Finance–Sierra Leone on Friday, 29 May 2026, organised a one-day National Green Investment Dialogue at the Freetown City Council Hall under the theme: “Unlocking Investment in Community Green Energy Zones (CGEZs) and Distribution Corridors to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment, Low-Carbon Industrial Development, and Community-Led Energy Access.” The high-level dialogue brought together Members of Parliament, government officials, development p

By Morlai Sesay The Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has, on behalf of His Excellency, Retired Brigadier Dr Julius Maada Bio, officially reopened Sierra Leone’s newly modernised Government Printing Department, describing the transformation as a major milestone in strengthening national institutions, improving public service delivery, and restoring confidence in state-owned enterprises. Representing President Julius Maada Bio at the off