At the World Festival of Hearts and Minds in South Africa… Chief Minister Sengeh Calls for A Progressive Africa
The Chief Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has called on African leaders to promote the agenda of a united Africa. Speaking during the recent World Festival of Hearts and Minds in South Africa, Dr. Sengeh emphasized on the importance …
DR. Bangura: Determined To Lead Sierra Leone
By: THE POLITICAL PENNER For Dr Bangura, climbing the leadership ladder is framed not as personal advancement, but as a step forward to expand the scale of impact for a better Sierra Leone and it habitats. Both locally and internationally, Dr Ibrahim Bangura has built …
Bonthe Oyster Festival Boosts Livelihoods, Promotes Environmental Conservation
The 8th Annual Bonthe Oyster Festival, held on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May 2026, has successfully concluded in Bonthe District, bringing together oyster harvesters, local authorities, and international partners in a celebration of culture, commerce, and conservation. The event, sponsored by Whitstable Oyster …
Sierra Leone Pilgrims Complete Final Hajj Rites in Makkah
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 …
OMFA President Honored at ACOSAT National Infrastructure Launch
The President of the Old Makeni Franciscans Association (OMFA), Engr. Desmond Ray Kanu, was honored as Guest Speaker at the American College of Science and Technology (ACOSAT) National Infrastructure Launch held on Saturday, 30th May 2026, at the Ebenezer Hall, Circular Road, Freetown. President …
Local Gov’t Minister Attends Global Poverty Alleviation Forum in China
Sierra Leone made a strong impression at this year’s Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum in Beijing, where the country joined 53 other nations for the official launch of the Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development (GPPAD). Representing Sierra Leone at the high-level gathering …
President Bio Advances Infrastructure and Development Financing with First Bank Group CEO
State House, Freetown, 2 June 2026 – His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received a high-level delegation from First Bank Group at State House in Freetown for discussions focused on mobilizing large-scale financing for Sierra Leone’s infrastructure and industrial development priorities. The delegation …
Is It Time for African Countries to Cut Ties with South Africa?
Echo of the Pen By: Lansana Fofanah South Africa is currently not a safe place for migrants especially black Africans. The youths have sent a clear message to other Africans living in their country; leave or you die! Xenophobic attacks in South Africa refuses to …
SLEWRC Concludes Landmark Nationwide Roadshow on Transparent Mini- Grid Electricity
The Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) has successfully concluded its landmark nationwide popularization roadshow for the updated Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) tool, moving directly from high-level policy rooms into village halls. The Commission in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project …
APC Flag Bearer Hopeful Dr. Bangura Celebrates “Ibrahim Day” with Worshippers in Makeni
Leader of the DIB Movement and All People’s Congress (APC) lead flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura on Wednesday joined thousands of Muslim worshippers in Makeni to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, widely regarded in Islam as the commemoration of the sacrifice and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, known in …
