News

Indebted Njala University fails to honour obligation with Concord Times

Najala University is on record as one of the institutions that frustrates newspaper businesses in Sierra Leone. For over three years now, Njala University has refused to honour over fifty (Nle 57,000)...

SLUDI impasse deepens as four members risk police arrest

As authorities failed to intervene and settle a long standing division within the disability community, two factions-the Joseph Allieu Kamara led faction and the Santigie Kargbo led faction continue...

U.S. travel restrictions on S/Leone: Bad governance or cocaine saga?

By Alfred Koroma President Bio and President Trump The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions that could affect Sierra Leone, placing it on an “orange list”(Sharply...

SLAJ writes Parliament on Counter-Terrorism Bill, 2024: Raising concerns over press freedom

SLAJ President Ahmed Sahid Nasralla The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has formally submitted its position paper to Parliament, highlighting grave concerns regarding the potential...

As UN decries global rights abuses, Canadian envoy resigns over Sierra Leone’s case

By Alhaji Haruna Sani As UN decry human rights issues around the world, Canadian Honorary Consul resigned in protest of jailing of Hawa Hunts. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has...

Parliament orders immediate closure of EcoMed medical center

By Jariatu S. Bangura Police officer escorting EcoMed’s representative Representative of EcoMed’s before the committee pleading for more time In a decisive move, the Parliamentary Health Committee...

Features

Remembering the TRC: What the Truth and Reconciliation Report Says about the War’s Causes 

By Alfred Koroma photo credit: The Sierra Leone Telegraph In the second year of the 21st Century, Sierra Leone regained peace after an 11 years brutal war. The war, which began in 1991 and ended 2002...

Opinion

Beyond the Numbers: Why Africa’s Private Sector Development Needs A Reset

Every year, an increasing number of African businesses receive funding, training, and support. But few become the engines of structural transformation the continent needs. Despite the momentum behind...

Ambassador Hunt warns against illegal migration to United States

Don’t Risk Your Future: The United States Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration By U.S. Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt To make America safe, strong, and prosperous, President Trump is ensuring that U.S...

From hands-off our girls to eyes on the Presidency: Can Fatima Bio succeed President Bio come 2028?

By Abubakarr Tarawally First Lady Fatima Bio Going by the saying “A canoe does not know who is king. When it turns over, everyone gets wet.” Whether Fatima Bio can steer her own political...

GUEST WRITER

UNDUE PRE-TRIAL DETENTION UNDERMINES SOCIO-ECONOMOIC DEVELOPMENT Part : 2 By: BANKOLE CLIFFORD EKUNDAYO MORGAN, LL.M in International Maritime Law Master in Governance and Leadership Human Rights...

Op-ed

Women’s Land for Peace: A Bold Step Toward Gender Justice in Sierra Leone By Ibrahim Turay The launch of the $1.9 million “Women’s Land for Peace” project on March 7, 2025, at the Family Kingdom in...

GUEST WRITER

Undue pre-trial detention undermines socio-economoic development Part : 1 By: BANKOLE CLIFFORD EKUNDAYO MORGAN, LL.M in International Maritime Law Master in Governance and Leadership Human Rights...

OP-Ed

UrbanShift Joint Op Ed: ​​The Power of Cities and Youth in Africa’s Climate Leadership Co-authored by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown and Co-chair of C40 Cities, and Sakaja Johnson...

OP-Ed

UrbanShift Joint Op Ed: ​​The Power of Cities and Youth in Africa’s Climate Leadership Co-authored by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown and Co-chair of C40 Cities, and Sakaja Johnson...

Cocaine Saga: Scapegoating, lies and denials

By Alusine Sesay Most wanted Jos Leijdekkers As a nation, we are currently in deep shame and despair. Our country has been prominent on the international news stands for the wrong reasons. Our...

Business

Orange launches 7th edition of OSVP in S/Leone,Middle East

Orange Sierra Leone launches the 7th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Sierra...

Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs with exhibition on IWD

By Alhaji Haruna Sani In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Ecobank Sierra Leone...

Stronger together: Access Bank (SL) Limited champions financial growth & innovation at customer forum

Freetown, Sierra Leone – Access Bank (SL) Limited remains dedicated to driving financial excellence...

Native Consortium honours Zala Fuel Company for selling cheaper fuel

 By Alhaji Haruna Sani At a time when rising fuel prices burden the everyday lives of Sierra...

NEEV unveils electric vehicles in Sierra Leone

By Yusufu S. Bangura Some of the electric vehicles launched NEEV Salone has launched over 20...

Afrimoney CEO promises Instant Payment Switch will slash business cost

Afrimoney CEO announced that Instant Payment Switch Will Drastically Reduce the Cost of Doing...

Africell launches valentine’s promo to spread love to customers

Africell Sierra Leone, one of the country’s leading telecommunications and internet providers...

PRESS RELEASE

Access Bank PLC Named West African Bankers’ Association’s (WABA) Corporate Bank of the Year Access...

 BSL wraps up nationwide campaign to promote instant payment platform

By Abu Bakarr Bangura The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has successfully concluded its float parade in...

Entertainment

As it  set to become biggest Entertainment Event…

ECOFEST fever grips Freetown Sierra Leone’s biggest arts and entertainment festival ECOFEST is set to commence tomorrow Friday, 20th December at Africell Building on Bendu’s Drive...

Explore Sierra Leone unveils Salone Fest 2024

By Hassan G. Koroma Explore Sierra Leone, in partnership with Golden Beach Hotel, officially launched the 2024 edition of Salone Festival last Wednesday at the Golden Beach Hotel on Lumley Beach Road...

Drizilik Sets New Streaming Record for Sierra Leone Music

With Ten Million Plays Drizilik is the Most Streamed Artist in Sierra Leone With over 10 million streams on Audiomack, Drizilikcontinues to deliver great hits Drizilik has achieved another first for...

Education

AGL encourages pupils to embrace change during donation of 100 benches and tables

By Jariatu S. Bangura In an effort to improve educational infrastructure, the Country Manager of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), Capt. Fabjanko Kokan, has urged pupils of Aberdeen Municipal School to...

Sports

ANOC congratulates Ahmed Khanou on NOC-SLE appointment

The Association of National Olympic Committee (ANOC) congratulates Ahmed Khanou who was recently announced as acting secretary general of the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone, and looks...

Publication

Men Engage Africa urges collective efforts to combat gender injustice

By Mohamed J Kargbo Men Engage Africa Alliance has called for urgent collective efforts to combat gender injustice and inequality on women and girls. The call was made in their recent Annual General...

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