80th UNGA: eHealth wants youths to invest in health projects, technology

Executive Director of eHealth Africa, Atef Fawaz, has charged younger generation in Africa to invest in health projects or technology in orde to shape the future of the continent with or without foreign aid. Fawaz noted this at the just concluded...

International Rescue Committee Ends Mission in Sierra Leone After 26 Years

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) announced today the closure of its country programme in Sierra Leone, ending 26 years of humanitarian and development work that began during the nation’s civil war. The organization stated that its exit...

U.S. Embassy Hands Over New State-of-the-Art Parasitic Diseases Laboratory to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health

The United States Embassy in Freetown has officially handed over Sierra Leone’s new National Parasitic Diseases Laboratory and Training Center to the Ministry of Health. The state-of-the-art facility, funded by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and...

APC MP Jaway Sesay Calls for Strong Action Over Death of Ministry of Agriculture Crops Officer in Kambia

Member of Parliament Hon. Jaway Sesay has urged the government and security authorities to take strong action following the death of Brima “Omoray” Kargbo, a Crops Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture in Kambia District. Kargbo was allegedly...

Children’s Forum Network Rallies Support for Child Marriage Bill

The Children’s Forum Network (CFN) on Monday, 29th September 2025, convened a press conference at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown to rally support for the Child Marriage Bill and push for its wider popularization. CFN National President,...

US Military Honors Graduates of Joint Training Program with Sierra Leone Forces

Graduates of the US military’s Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) program were honored this week after completing a month-long engagement between the US Army Civil Affairs Team 126 and Sierra Leone’s Force Reconnaissance Unit and State...

Freetown at the Crossroads: Renewal, not division: An open letter to the government and people of Sierra Leone

Philip Conteh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 September 2025: Freetown is not merely a city. It is the heartbeat, the history, and the hope of Sierra Leone. It is where freedom first found a home in West Africa, where our independence was proclaimed,...

Sierra Leone’s Social Welfare Minister Champions Disability-Inclusive Empowerment at UNGA

Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, delivered a commanding address at a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting hosted by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, positioning Sierra Leone as a global leader in...

Freetown’s Streets – Where Dignity Goes to Die

In a Premier Media article, Raymond A. Kamara described Freetown as “not only our capital city but one of Africa’s most significant historical landmarks and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the African diaspora’s homecoming.” His...

NP (SL) Limited Hands Over State-of-the-Art Squash Facility to Sierra Leone Armed Forces

NP (SL) Limited has officially handed over a newly constructed squash facility to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Myohuang Officers’ Mess in Wilberforce, marking a milestone in the partnership between corporate Sierra...

The next President in 2028 has to fix the mentality of broken minds in Sierra Leone

Screenshot The Next President in 2028 has to fix the mentality of broken minds. 24-09-2025@18:16. As I promised to reflect on some of the issues I picked up in Sierra Leone during my just-ended visit, today I want to discuss the shattered...

Sierra Leone Floods 2025; What happened, where and when?

The floods, caused by persistent heavy rainfall and overflowing riverbanks, have affected over 11,080 people from more than 2,216 households. Over 4,000 people have been displaced, seeking shelter in schools or with host families, while thousands...

Sierra Leone Hosts Landmark Workshop to Develop National Infection Prevention and Control Standards

The Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hosted a landmark technical workshop in Bo to develop...

African Innovators Push For Homegrown Health Solutions

African leaders and innovators have declared that the continent’s future must be shaped by African ingenuity and leadership, whether or not aid is available. This came at a high-level side event themed; “African-led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable...

Why Sierra Leoneans must reject the proposed dividing of Africa’s historic capital city, Freetown – Op ed

Raymond A. Kamara: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 September 2025: Freetown stands as more than just Sierra Leone’s capital, it represents one of Africa’s most significant historical landmarks and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the...

Freetown Mayor and C40 Co-Chair Champions Cities’ Leadership at New York UN Climate Week

Screenshot Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair Champions Cities’ Leadership at New York UN Climate Week By John Baimba Sesay, Senior Comms Manager, C40 Cities Co-Chair Office New York, 25 September, 2025- Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Co-Chair,...

Sierra Leone’s Water Company Faces Rising Incidents of Theft and Vandalism

The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) is increasingly grappling with incidents of theft and vandalism that threaten the stability and efficiency of water supply services nationwide. Recent reports highlight the damaging impact of these criminal...

Sierra Leone’s vote against Iran; How aid dependence shapes diplomacy?

Sierra Leone, one of West Africa’s poorest nations, recently voted against extending the lifting of sanctions on Iran at the United Nations Security Council. Analysts suggest the decision may reflect the country’s heavy reliance on British...

A conversation on radical hope with John Green

On Sept. 25, Oakland University gathered for a crash course on writing books, being a parent and navigating life with diseases as John Green visited campus. While not everything was tuberculosis in his presentation, Green invited the campus...

Two Ministry of  Health Staff Remanded Over Stolen Toyota Land Cruiser

Two employees linked to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation have been remanded in custody for allegedly conspiring to steal a government vehicle. Mohamed Kamara, 40, a driver, and Mohamed Conteh, 28, a mechanic, appeared before Magistrate...