Modern Seed Laboratory Opens at Mile 19 to Boost Farming And Scientific Research

President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the National Seed Testing Laboratory at Mile 91 on Friday, calling it a “practical pillar” of the government’s flagship “Feed Salone” strategy aimed at achieving national food self-sufficiency....

Sierra Leone Looks to India for Expertise to Boost Aquaculture Sector

The High Commission of India in Freetown hosted the India–Sierra Leone Roundtable on Aquaculture and Fisheries on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Country Lodge Hotel, Hill Station. The forum brought together government officials, scientists,...

Sierra Leone Introduces First-Ever Certificate in Biomedical Technology

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), has officially launched Sierra Leone’s first Certificate Programme in Biomedical Technology. The initiative marks a major milestone in...

Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Building at Risk of Collapse, NDMA Warns

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has raised serious safety concerns following a recent structural risk assessment that found the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) building on Wilkinson Road to be in critical condition and at risk...

NPA Boss welcomes Sierra Leone petroleum delegation on study visit

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has hosted a high-level delegation from the Sierra Leone National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) as part of a study visit aimed at deepening...

Updated Version of 1xBet App for iPhone is Now Available to Players From Sierra Leone

The 1xBet Sierra Leone betting platform has released an updated version of its mobile app for iOS smartphones. The new 1xBet app retains all of its numerous features while becoming even faster and more user-friendly. Advantages of 1xBet mobile app...

Qatar Chamber discusses trade relations with Sierra Leone

Qatar Chamber's Acting General Manager, Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri, met on Wednesday with Trade and Investment Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Qatar Jonathan Kamara Bio. The meeting focused on bilateral...

Sorcery and Sustenance: The Art of Food and Racial Healing

Overview: For Black Americans, ancestral memory is captured in foods that trace directly to Africa — including okra, yams and black-eyed peas. Olufani’s one-man exhibit displays his stylized depictions of culturally important foods that have...

President Bio Visits Rokupr Research Center to Promote Feed Salone Agenda

President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to agricultural transformation during a visit to the Rokupr Agricultural Research Center (SLAR) in Kambia District, emphasizing the importance of local food production under his...

Air Sierra Leone selects Moment to deliver W-IFE

Moment, a specialist in digital onboard solutions for the aviation industry, has been selected by Air Sierra Leone, the country’s new national carrier, to implement a wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) solution across its fleet. The...

Bouncing back: Forgive or forget?

Matt Brocklebank gives his assessment on a handful of horses looking to bounce back to their best at Ascot and Del Mar in the coming weeks. "Just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this..." Total...

Africa could have some of the cheapest electricity in the world

Africa is more than twice as sunny as the Netherlands, has 90 times more people, and is nearly 800 times larger. But the continent’s total solar power capacity last year was less than that enjoyed by the Dutch. This year, finally, imports of solar...

War and drugs: The double jeopardy of Sierra Leone’s youth – OP ed

Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 October 2024: When Sierra Leone weaned itself from the boorish, barbarous and inhuman decade- long war of the 90s, many hoped that it will be the end of savagery in our society. One cannot fault the...

EU-funded high-speed internet to boost research, education

AFRICA-EUROPE The European Union is to commit €40 million (about US$46.6 million) to support phase four of the AfricaConnect project, which will establish a high-capacity internet network across Africa to strengthen research and educational...

Sierra Leone Pushes Digital Transformation with $200 Million Investment

Sierra Leone’s digital transformation drive has gained momentum, with over $200 million invested by the government and development partners, according to Salima M. Bah, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation. Minister Bah made this...

Sierra Leone Launches National AI Readiness Assessment with World Bank Support

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in partnership with the World Bank, has begun one of the world’s first national artificial intelligence readiness assessments as part of the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project. The...

Sierra Leone to Reintroduce Commercial Trains, Minister Announces

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, has announced plans to reintroduce commercial train services in the country. The announcement was made by Minister Alhaji Fanday Turay during the Civic Day series in...

Government of Sierra Leone Engages ECOWAS on Strengthening Technical And Higher Education

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has held a high-level meeting with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to explore ways of bridging gaps in Sierra Leone’s education sector while advancing regional...

War and drugs : The double jeopardy of Sierra Leone’s Youth

Screenshot War and Drugs: The Double Jeopardy of Sierra Leone’s Youth. When Sierra Leone weaned itself from the boorish, barbarous and inhuman decade– long war of the 90s, many hoped that it will be the end of savagery in our society. One cannot...

The impossible tide of Globalization in Sierra Leone

The Impossible Tide of Globalisation in Sierra Leone. “Couldn’t place a call. Make sure your device has internet connection and try again”. (WhatsApp call). “The number you’re calling is either switched off or outside coverage area” (Direct phone...