Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone 

International Women’s Day today is an opportunity to celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Among them is Matron Betsy Deen, a trailblazer in surgical care at Connaught Hospital, Sierra Leone’s largest government hospital. …

Orange Sierra Leone Donates Tarpaulins to Support Persons With Disabilities

Orange Sierra Leone has donated 100 durable tarpaulins to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), through the Ministry of Social Welfare, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The donation aims to address the …

Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone Explores Collaboration With Iceland

A team from the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone led by the Executive Secretary, Joseph Kamara, engaged the Head of Mission at the Embassy of Iceland in Freetown, Ásdís Bjarnadóttir in Freetown, 6th March 2025. The inaugural engagement focused on …

One Dead as Sierra Leone Records 59 Cases of Mpox Virus

The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health has released an update on the Mpox outbreak in the country, reporting a total of 59 confirmed cases and one death as of Friday, March 7th, 2025. The latest figures reveal a concerning trend, with 9 new cases reported …

The Unsettling Truth: How Sierra Leone’s Music Industry is Being Held Hostage

The Sierra Leonean music scene is a vibrant tapestry of sounds, styles, and stories. However, beneath the surface of catchy melodies and infectious beats lies a complex web of exploitation, corruption, and creative stifling. The Stranglehold of Industry …

Sierra Leone Grammar School Unveils 180th Anniversary Memorabilia

In a grand celebration of history and excellence, the Sierra Leone Grammar School (SLGS) has unveiled a special 180th-anniversary uniform (Ashobi) as part of its commemorative activities. The unveiling ceremony was led by Honourable Davies Cole, who …

Sierra Leone Government Declares Saturday Public Holiday for International Women’s Day

The government of Sierra Leone has declared Saturday, March 8th, 2025, a public holiday to observe International Women’s Day. A public notice issued by State House on March 7th, 2025, confirmed the holiday, stating that “the International Women’s Day will …

Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Iconic Lantern Float Parade Set to Return in April 2025

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Tourism, has announced the long-awaited return of the country’s traditional Lantern Float Parade, a historic cultural event set to take place on April 26, 2025. As part of preparations, the Ministry …

Kandeh Yumkella Seeks Energy Investments for Sierra Leone at Washington Summit

At the 10th Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Sierra Leone’s Energy Sector Lead, highlighted the country’s energy growth potential and called for international partnerships to support this vision. During the summit, Dr …