SIERRA Leone’s Ministry of Transport has officially announced the launch of a new airline, Air Sierra Leone, which will begin flights to various international cities, including London, before the end of the year. This development is seen as a major step forward for the West African nation, especially in enhancing global connectivity and boosting tourism. … Read more
THE Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government development fund, has granted $480 million to Sierra Leone over five years to provide reliable and affordable electricity to 4.6 million people. This significant investment aims to address the nation’s limited electricity access, which currently reaches only 30 percent of the population, dropping to less than 5 percent … Read more
SIERRA Leone’s President Julius Bio has called for an extensive investigation following the collapse of a seven-storey building in Freetown, which has left at least eight people dead, including three children. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. The building, located in the eastern part of the capital, was reportedly used … Read more
A MILITARY court in Sierra Leone has sentenced 24 soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a failed coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the government of President Julius Maada Bio last November. The sentences, ranging from 50 to 120 years, were handed down late on Friday, with the harshest penalties reserved for … Read more
IN a significant move towards gender equality, Sierra Leone has enacted a new law banning child marriage. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was signed into law by President Julius Maada Bio during a celebratory ceremony in the capital, Freetown, organised by First Lady Fatima Bio. The event was attended by prominent guests, including the … Read more
THE African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank, has approved a $19.95 million grant to support a significant initiative aimed at improving livelihoods for women and youth in Sierra Leone. This initiative, titled ‘Job Creation for Youth and Women in Climate Smart Agriculture Value Chains and Waste Management,’ focuses on value chains … Read more
SIERRA Leone was thrown into turmoil on Friday as Energy Minister Kanja Sesay tendered his resignation amidst a protracted electricity crisis that has plagued the nation for weeks. The announcement coincided with the government’s disclosure of partial payments made to energy providers, offering a glimmer of hope amid the country’s power woes. In his resignation letter, Minister … Read more