Labour Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray Represents Sierra Leone at the 6th Session of the Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Security, Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray, represented Sierra Leone at the 6th Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers in Doha, Qatar. The conference, themed “Local Experiences, Global...

Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone Donates Vehicles to Sierra Leone’s Foreign Ministry

The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone presented two new utility vehicles to the nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on October 17, 2025. The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters on Tower Hill in...

Sherbro Island to Host Sierra Leone’s First Wind Farm from Akuna Group and Octopus Energy

The Government of Sierra Leone has officially backed a landmark renewable energy project on Sherbro Island that will deliver the country’s first wind farm, paired with solar panels and battery storage, to provide electricity to more than 1,500...

Edmond Abu Sheds Light on the Impact of Drugs on Sierra Leone’s Economic Growth and Development

Civil society activist, Edmond Abu a civil society has shed light on the impact of harmful drugs on economic growth and development in a Facebook post. Abu said that economic debates at global forums often celebrate headline GDP numbers while...

FG Hands Over TAC Volunteers To Sierra Leone Republic

2 The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the deployment of four Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The volunteers comprise two Professors, one PhD...

Celebrations of culture and words, wine wellness and more: 75+ things to do this week in Canberra

Posted on 20 October, 2025 Canberra’s packed calendar keeps rolling with another massive week of events. This week, the Canberra Writers Festival takes over the city with 200+ writers and thinkers, while Oktoberfest brings authentic Bavarian vibes...

Sierra Leone Breezes for Breeders’ Cup Classic

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:49 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: October 18, 2025 at 3:38 pm Sierra Leone (inside) working at Saratoga Saturday | Sarah Andrew The reigning GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner and 'TDN Rising Star, presented by...

Sierra Leonean Referee Sulaiman Antio Kamara to Officiate U-17 WAFU- A Final in Mali

A Sierra Leonean referee, Sulaiman Antio Kamara, will be officiating the U-17 WAFU A Final in Mali, Saturday, October 18th,2025, at 19:00 GMT in Bamako, Mali. The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that the Sierra Leonean...

Sierra Leone Unites Experts to Build National Soil Information System

A three-day workshop to develop a National Soil Information Roadmap concluded Wednesday at the Atlantic Hotel, uniting national and international experts in a bid to boost agricultural productivity through improved soil data. The workshop, held...

Sierra Leone Showcases Energy Ambition at Russian Forum

Sierra Leone is signaling a bold shift in its energy diplomacy, using the global stage of the Russian Energy Week International Forum to project itself as Africa’s next frontier for energy transformation. Leading the charge, Deputy Minister of...

CAF Appoints Four Sierra Leonean Referees for Champions League Match in Ghana

The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed four Sierra Leonean Referees for the CAF Champions League Match in Ghana. The announcement was made by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). According to the Sierra Leone Football...

State House Communications Director Blames APC for Origins of Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone

The Director of Communications at State House Myk Berewa, has sparked a heated political debate by alleging that the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) is responsible for the emergence of the Kush drug epidemic currently affecting Sierra...

Health Minister Showcases Sierra Leone’s Healthcare Transformation at AM25 Roundtable in Washington

At the Annual Meetings 2025 of the Health Works Leaders Coalition Roundtable in Washington, Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby highlighted the progress of Sierra Leone’s healthcare sector. Representing President Julius Maada Bio, Dr. Demby joined...

Global leaders unite to invest in health for economic growth

The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business...

Two skeletons found in Freetown State Forest

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III announced the discovery of skeletal remains this morning in the Freetown State Forest. At approximately 9:50 a.m. on Oct. 18, Fall River Police received a 911 call, placed by a hunter who was...

Sierra Leone and Lebanon Forge Stronger Ties to Protect Migrant Workers

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labor, and Social Security, Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray, has held high-level talks with Lebanon’s Minister of Labor, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Haidar in a bid to strengthen international labor cooperation. The...

Sierra Leone Holds High-Level Consultation Ahead of UN Human Rights Review

Sierra Leone has convened a high-level stakeholder consultation ahead of its 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council, signaling its continued commitment to strengthening human rights and reinforcing its...

First Lady Fatima Bio Arrives in Türkiye Ahead of International Forum on Climate Change and Zero Waste

The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, has arrived safely in Türkiye to participate in this year’s International Forum on Climate Change and Zero Waste. Writing on her social media, Fatima Bio stated that, as an eminent member...

Sierra Leone Marks International Credit Union Day with Inspiring Celebration in Freetown

International Credit Union Day was celebrated in grand style at D. BIM–D. BAM, Wellington Street, Pademba Road Junction, Freetown, bringing together credit union members, government officials, and the diplomatic community to highlight the role of...

Skeletal Remains Found in Freetown State Forest

FREETOWN (WBSM) — Authorities are investigating after skeletal remains were found in the Freetown State Forest this morning. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that Fall River Police received a 911 call at about 9:50...