A new citizens’ opinion poll conducted by the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has revealed strong public demand for greater accountability, transparency, and unity in Sierra Leone’s democratic system, with many respondents rejecting proposed electoral changes and calling for stronger civic education. The survey shows that 68% of Sierra Leoneans oppose the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system , insisting instead on direct constituen

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)  and the Government of Sierra Leone  have reviewed progress made under the 2025–2030 Country Programme (CP), highlighting key achievements, existing financing gaps, and the need for stronger prioritisation to deliver results for children across the country. The review meeting brought together representatives from key government institutions and development partners to assess the implementation of the programme and examine how availa

The Sierra Leone National Paralympics Committee (SLE-NPC) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, formally presented the country’s Women’s Javelin bronze medalist at the FAZA World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Elizabeth Sidimba, to the President of the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE), Prince Vandy Sualley. Sidimba secured third place in a highly competitive javelin final, finishing behind athletes from India and Uganda, who claimed gold and silver, respectively. He

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) strongly condemns the suspension of major social media platforms in Gabon by the Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAAC), announced on February 17, 2026, and still ongoing as of February 20th, 2026. The directive reportedly restricts access to platforms including Meta services (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram), TikTok , and YouTube , purportedly to curb “hateful, defamatory, or injurious” content deemed threatening to national stability. However, t

BYD Official vehicle Sponsor Glasgow 2026 Games Glasgow 2026 has appointed the Games’ first-ever electrified vehicle partner with BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, as Official Car Partner, driving Glasgow 2026’s ambition to deliver a greener Games. The partnership was announced at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum with Commonwealth bronze Swimmer and Team Scotland hopeful, Katie Shanahan. BYD will provide the Games with 90 vehicles supporting transporta

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially unveiled a bold and inclusive 10-sport programme, marking a significant new chapter in the history of Commonwealth sport. The Games will feature a dynamic mix of men’s, women’s, and mixed medal events, underscoring a strong commitment to diversity, gender balance, and excellence in competition. Notably, Glasgow 2026 will deliver the largest-ever Para Sport medal event programme  in the history of the Commonwealth Games, rein

new Chinese Ambassador and team H.E. Zhao Yong, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone on December 22nd, 2025, arrives in Freetown to assume his duties. He is welcomed at the airport by Mr. Umaru Conteh, Acting Director of the Department of Asian and Middle East Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as a Sierra Leonean Government representative, along with Minister Counselor Mr. Zhang Dianbin and other diplomats from the Chi

The British High Commission in Freetown has congratulated Liam Rosenior on his appointment as Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club, calling it a moment that reflects the deep and growing ties between the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone. In a statement, the High Commission drew attention to Rosenior’s strong Sierra Leonean heritage through his father, Leroy Rosenior, a former Leone Stars international and national team coach. Leroy Rosenior represented Sierra Leone in a 1994 Af

Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to global peace and security after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a United States-drafted resolution on Monday aimed at securing a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza. His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, who presided over the Council’s sitting in New York, oversaw deliberations that culminated in the adoption of the resolution seen by many as a decisive international effort to halt months of violence and ease h

Sierra Leone has taken center stage at the ongoing COP30 climate conference in Brazil, highlighting one of its most ambitious national milestones: The Electric Mobility Project. Presented under the theme “Powering Progress: Accelerating Sierra Leone’s Electric Mobility Transition,”  the initiative highlights the country’s commitment to decarbonizing its transport sector and enhancing climate resilience. The electric mobility project was first piloted last year in partnership

by Fatmata Salma Kargbo Introduction In the heart of China’s Gansu Province lies Minqin County, once on the verge of being buried by two vast deserts, the Tengger and Badain Jaran. For decades, sand, drought, and wind threatened to erase an entire community. But today, Minqin is known not for despair, but for hope. In July 2025, I visited Minqin as part of a student field trip. At first glance, it looked like a place on the edge of survival. What I saw was extraordinary; not

Build Health International (BHI), in partnership with Partners In Health (PIH) and the Government of Sierra Leone, has officially opened the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE)  in Kono District, a landmark health facility designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the country. The inauguration ceremony was attended by His Excellency the President , the Vice President , Members of Parliament, senior government officials, and development partners. The facil

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)  recently joined a delegation from Iceland for a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s Chief...

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)  in Sierra Leone on Thursday hosted an inception meeting  for the State...

SIR SLFA and FIFA President President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara , has met with FIFA President Gianni...

President Bio , Chairman of ECOWAS Authority and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) on United Nations Security...

A twelve-man delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Sierra Leone on a fact-finding mission...

Sierra Leone is making significant progress in controlling its Mpox outbreak, with daily cases falling from a peak of 200 in April to...

The British High Commission in Freetown has welcomed Lieutenant Colonel Elliott as the new Defence Adviser to Sierra Leone, Liberia, and...

In a move to deepen cultural ties and foster heritage preservation, Public Affairs Officer Jackie Moore  of the United States Embassy has...