Salone Makes It To UNESCO World Heritage Site List
Sierra Leone has secured its first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Gola-Tiwai Complex – renowned for its ecological, cultural, and scientific value – has now been formally inscribed on the…
Sierra Leone Faces Restless Silence
By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Global indices applaud Sierra Leone for its “peacefulness,” yet daily realities of injustice, economic hardship and political suppression reveal a nation adrift. Until the Truth and…
…as Local Chiefs Demand Justice Parliament Deliberates On Controversial Mining Regulations On Monday
The Sierra Leone House of Parliament will deliberate on a land petition next Monday (7 July 2025) after Paramount Chief Member of Parliament, PC Hon. Alhaji Musa Bamba Foray Kulio…
Parliament Approve Baluwa Koroma As First NPRA Director General
The House of Parliament has approved the appointment of the first ever Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, and his Board Chairman Michael H.…
Controversial Religious Conference Sparks Outcry: Critics Question Pulpit Given to Fringe American Sect
Freetown — Sierra Leone, a nation celebrated for its peaceful religious coexistence, is facing public criticism over a recent conference hosted by a little-known religious sect from the United States.…
Ernest Bai Koroma Enters APC Discussions Again
By Mohamed Sankoh (One Drop) Is it an epiphany? Well, sort of. Most—if not all—aspiring 2028 presidential candidates of the All People’s Congress (APC) are now, though slyly, seeking the…
What Do The Mormons Want?
By Salamatu Blake Later this month, Sierra Leone will host the 7th edition of the “Strengthening Families Conference” at the Freetown International Conference Centre. It is being co-organized by the…
Influence Comes From Trust, Not From Multiplying Territories
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail (Abuja) Throughout Sierra Leone’s history there have been many stories, some proud, others painful, about the country’s political architecture. Among the most poignant of these stories…
Africell Spurs Environmental Action At King’s Baton Relay In Freetown
In a compelling show of environmental advocacy and national pride, the Africell Impact Foundation on Monday 16 June 2025 joined forces with the Commonwealth Games Sierra Leone and the Ministry…
UNICEF Supports Salone Mpox Fight
As the Sierra Leone Government battles the third Mpox outbreak in the country, UNICEF is stepping up with comprehensive action to safeguard communities and support the acceleration of the national…