Sierra Leone: Freetown Commonwealth War Graves, Medals Reconditioned

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has successfully completed the reconditioning of the war grave site at Kingtom Cemetery in Freetown. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Chinese Medical Team Performs Free Cataract Surgery in Kenema

Charles Jusu, who is over 60, has finally regained his complete eyesight. He is one of the beneficiaries of free cataract surgery being conducted by a team of Chinese medical… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Pottery Production Techniques Transferred From China to Sierra Leone

The opening ceremony of the "Training Course on Pottery Production Techniques for Sierra Leone, 2018" was held at Matainkay village in Waterloo, 2nd November. Read more »

Africa: Minister Calls On Africa Leaders to Strengthen Tourism

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has urged African leaders to collaborate effectively and showcase their tourism potentials in order to foster socio-cultural cohesion among… Read more »

Sierra Leone: CHRDI Welcomes MPs Call for Wage Bill

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has welcomed the move by lawmakers to request the wage bill of government workers across all sectors with a view… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Septet Convicted to 24 Months or Le1 Million Fine

Magistrate Santigie Bangura, presiding at the Siaka Stevens Street Magistrates' Court No.1, Monday, 5th November, sentenced seven men to twenty-four months imprisonment or pay a… Read more »

Sierra Leone: XI Urges Countries to Improve Business Environment

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged world leaders who were present at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to strive to improve the business environment in their various… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Four Remanded for Church Metre Theft

Abdulai Timbo, Emmanuel Smith, Paul Cooper and Alusine Kamara were Monday (5th November) remanded at the male correctional centre in Freetown after their arraignment for allegedly… Read more »

Sierra Leone: CHRDI Frowns At Lawmakers' Call for Salary Rise

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed grave concern over a motion by members of parliament for a rise in their salaries and other… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Dayu Mining Company Promotes Football in Three Communities

The leading mine Development Company in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone, Da Yu Mining, has established itself as a player in support of football by delivering a donation… Read more »

Sierra Leone: CHRDI Frowns At MPs Call for Salary Increment

The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed grave concern with regards the sudden motion by members of parliament for an ncrement of their… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Bollore Donate Over Le15m Worth of Building Materials to Sea Side Community

Bollore Transport and Logistics Manager Bertrand Kerguelen, flanked by community members of the sea Side community during the donation Read more »

Sierra Leone: Street Beggars Receive Goodies From Disable Children Empowerment Foundation

Disable Children Empowerment Foundation, a non-profit organization, has provided cooking items and drinks to beggars around the Cotton Tree area in central Freetown. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Meet Young Female Innovator Using Salt and Water to Provide Electricity

A graduate of Computer Science from Njala University, Fatmata Yasaru Jalloh has innovated a cheap way of providing electricity using salt and water, copper and zinc in a simple… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leonean Entrepreneurs Hail TEF

Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs who benefited from the 2018 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship programme have expressed gratitude to the initiative and promised to put to good… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Parliament Approves Le7.3 Trillion Budget

Members of Parliament last Friday (2 November) approved the 2019 Appropriation Budget, estimated at the tune of Le7.3 trillion, thus authorising public expenditure from the… Read more »

Sierra Leone: MPs Want Massive Salary, Emolument Increment Despite Economic Dire Strait

... Vehicle allowance $13,000; facilitation fee $2,093 per quarter; rent allowance $12,000; sitting allowance $70 per month; fuel per week $42 Read more »

Africa: EU Pays Tribute to Journalists Killed in Line of Duty

As today marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini has paid tribute to all journalists… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Retired Police Sergeant Convicted of Sexual Penetration

Retired Police Sergeant Muctarr Alusine Kabba, 70, was Thursday convicted and sentenced to serve two years in prison for the offence of sexual penetration of a child contrary to… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Govt to Commence EITI Validation Monday

Sierra Leone will Monday, November 5, commence validation of its Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) implementation process against the 2016 standard, which was… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Police Ban Street Carnival Ahead of Festive Season

The Sierra Leone Police have among a host of other security measures banned street carnivals during this festive season. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Tangains Festival Slated to Start 1st December

Director of Tangains Festival, Master Tutie Haffner Thurday officially launched this years' festival, which I slated to commence 1st December until 1st January 2019 at the National… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Former Arsenal Striker Van Persie Boosts Education

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie and wife Bourchra van Persie have handed over three classroom blocks and one office building constructed for children… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Entertainment Industry Gears Up for Progress

The Ministry of Youth Affairs Tuesday brought together various stars in the entertainment industry to a dialogue forum in a bid to chart the way forward in reviving the industry… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Chinese Embassy Doles Scholarship to Varsity Students

The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone Wednesday awarded scholarships to eighteen university students across the country. Read more »