By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Freetown, Sierra Leone — The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has donated 75,000 doses of the MPOX vaccine to the government of Sierra Leone as part of efforts to combat the virus. Liv Elin Indreiten, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Sierra Leone, emphasized that the donation aims to support…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The World Bank-funded Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) has delivered 65 motorbikes to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and three key national agencies to bolster their operational efficiency nationwide. During a symbolic handing-over ceremony on Wednesday at the Kissy Mechanical Workshop in Freetown, Minister of Agriculture and Food…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) has embarked on a pivotal partnership with a high-level delegation from the Government of India to enhance capacity building and technical support for civil service reform in Sierra Leone. The discussions, held at the MoPAPA Conference Hall, were led by B.C….
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh and Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh represented Sierra Leone at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. The conference convened 27 Heads of State and Government, along with prominent figures such as the UN Secretary-General and the…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has united with the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and other esteemed partners in preparation for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). Scheduled for June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain, the conference…
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S. Madam Lihong Shen, the newly appointed UN Security Advisor for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, was warmly welcomed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu during a recent meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration between the UN and the Sierra Leone Police. The discussions took place at the Senior…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S President Julius Maada Bio, currently serving as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, engaged in productive talks with European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib regarding the pressing issues facing the Sahel region. In a public statement, President Bio described the discussions as focused on the urgent…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Freetown, June 25, 2025 — Over 60 delegates from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Member Countries have convened for the 7th ECOWAS Volunteers Forum, which began Wednesday at the Lagoonda Entertainment Complex in Aberdeen. This year’s theme, “ECOWAS at 50: Scaling Volunteerism for Greater Regional Impact and…
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S TONKOLILI DISTRICT, Sierra Leone — On June 25, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, visited the Tonkolili District Council Administration, accompanied by senior embassy staff. The Ambassador met with key council leaders, including Chairperson Yabom Thaslim Sesay and Chief Administrator Edward Alpha, to discuss local governance challenges and…
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Indian authorities have arrested an Ivory Coast national for smuggling 1.13 kilograms of cocaine into the country after arriving from Sierra Leone. The arrest occurred last Thursday at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. According to reports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted the passenger based on a…
