By Joseph Momoh Washington, D.C., United States | 26 March 2026 First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, also President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), has called for inclusive and ethical approaches to Artificial Intelligence during her participation in the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura Freetown, 26 March 2026 Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a credible, inclusive, and people-centred 2026 Population and Housing Census, following the successful completion of a three-day self-evaluation workshop on the Pilot Census conducted in December 2025. The workshop brought together senior management and technical staff of…
By Kadijatu Bangura Freetown, 26 March 2026 The Ministry of Youth Affairs has officially sealed a transformative partnership with Caritas to implement the ELEVATE Project, a major youth-readiness program designed to address the complex challenges facing Sierra Leone’s youth at risk. The initiative focuses especially on young people living in drug zones, including those affected…
By Joseph Momoh Miami, United States | 26 March 2026 President Julius Maada Bio has called for a fairer and more inclusive global economic system, urging world leaders, investors, and development partners to place greater emphasis on human capital development and sustainable growth. Speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit 2026 in Miami, President Bio argued…
By Saidu JallohYaoundé, Cameroon | Thursday, 26 March 2026 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially opened the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together about 3,000 delegates from member countries at the Yaoundé Conference Centre. The conference runs from 26 to 29 March. Sierra Leone’s delegation is led by Mr. Alpha Ibrahim…
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Falaba District The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has extended the government’s public sector reform programme to Falaba District, underscoring efforts to modernize governance and strengthen public service delivery across Sierra Leone. Speaking at the Civic Day Series in Mongor, Falaba District on 24 March 2026,…
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) A Magistrate’s Court in Mile 91 has committed Adamsay Jalloh to stand trial at the High Court over the alleged murder of her young daughter, Mabinty Kamara, following what the court described as compelling evidence, including the mother’s confession and the alleged secret burial of the child. In a detailed…
By: Saidu Jalloh Reporter (D.S) Freetown, Sierra Leone Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has ordered the immediate release of petty trader Fatmata Kamara, popularly known as “Mammy Iye,” nearly a week after she was sentenced to prison for insulting a magistrate. The Chief Justice acted under Section 5 of the Summary Review Act, Cap 17 of…
By: Joseph Momoh Reporter (D.S) Three young Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs have been selected for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme, securing seed funding of $15,000 each alongside mentorship and pan-African networking opportunities aimed at accelerating business growth. The beneficiaries are Karim Kamara, Mattu Kaillie, and Theophilipa Bangura. The TEF said the 2026 cohort…
By: Kadijatu Bangura Reporter (D.S) Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has rejected the appointment of an Acting Mayor, describing the move as unlawful and procedurally flawed, and she dismissed any calls for her to hand over the office keys to the SLPP-appointed official. Speaking on the Liberty Breakfast Show, Aki-Sawyerr said a widely shared image…
