Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Health and Sanitation, through the National Public Health Agency, has confirmed 100 additional Mpox cases in Sierra Leone, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 961 as of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Current reports indicate that there are 663 active cases, with 289 individuals having recovered…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, April 25, 2025, to strengthen collaboration in promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability within public institutions. During the signing ceremony, Deputy Commissioner of ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie, and Acting Auditor General…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving financial support for over 11,000 personnel in the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF). This initiative will be implemented through a digital transformation of the Armed Forces Endowment and Loan Scheme (AFELS), underscoring…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A 12-year-old boy from Sierra Leone, identified as Ibrahim, is stranded between Niger and Libya after embarking on a perilous journey in search of a better life in Europe. Ibrahim left Sierra Leone with the hope of reaching Europe via the Libyan route, but he now finds himself in a…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A senior military officer from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has been taken into custody following allegations of raping a junior female officer. The incident reportedly occurred on April 22, 2025, at Villa Four, Wilberforce, in Freetown. Sources indicate that the Colonel instructed the female officer to…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) has officially announced its plans to celebrate International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day. This year’s festivities will revolve around the theme “Shaping the World of Work: Innovation, Digital Transformation and Just Transition” and will feature the country’s first-ever Social Dialogue Forum and…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Residents of Fisheries Kissy Dock Yard in Freetown are urgently calling for government intervention in a land dispute involving an Indian national who they allege is attempting to unlawfully seize land they have occupied for generations. The situation has escalated in recent weeks, leading to rising fears of violence among…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S A man accused of murder and luxury car theft in Guinea has been apprehended in Freetown by the Sierra Leone Police. Musa Jalloh, who allegedly fled Guinea following a deadly robbery on April 12, was arrested over the weekend. Jalloh was located with assistance from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S In an exciting announcement that signals a commitment to innovation and sustainable development, the Ministry of Communication, Technology, and Innovation has unveiled the five finalists for the Big Five Innovation Investment Challenge. This initiative aims to foster groundbreaking solutions to some of the most pressing national issues. The announcement was…

By: Abass Conteh, Reporter Air Sierra Leone has officially announced the launch of a new flight route connecting Freetown to London Gatwick Airport, effective June 16, 2025. The announcement was made by CEO Mr. Emmanuel Iza during a press conference on April 26, 2025, at the Civil Aviation Conference Hall, Freetown International Airport. Mr. Iza…