Freetown, Sierra Leone — The arrest and ongoing detention of law student Edwina Hawa Jamiru has sparked widespread condemnation from lawyers, women’s rights groups and civil society actors who say her arrest by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) is a violation of fundamental human rights and reflects an alarming trend of targeting citizens for expressing views online. Edwina,…
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Sierra Leone, marking a significant step toward strengthening sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest products in the country. The standard was endorsed on October 2, 2025, and is scheduled to take effect on March 15, 2026. It provides a comprehensive framework to guide…
A renowned Sierra Leonean Catholic priest, Fr. Peter Konteh, has dedicated a prestigious national award to the team he leads at Caritas Freetown, crediting their collective commitment to humanitarian service and social development. Fr. Konteh is among the recipients of the Women’s Forum Sierra Leone National Awards, which honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of…
Lives of mothers and babies are at risk as the UK cuts tens of millions of pounds in health grants Sierra Leone, one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, is facing a major setback following deep cuts to United Kingdom aid, including the near-total withdrawal of funding for maternal and newborn health programmes….
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Defence and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has held a solemn national memorial ceremony in honour of the 18 security personnel who lost their lives during the failed coup attempt of November 26, 2023. The Inter-Faith Service, which took place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the…
The President has approved several new appointments across key national institutions. The appointments include John Gbondo Margai as Chairman of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority; Gerald Demby as Chairman of the National Water Resources Management Agency, with Claude Sheriff and Fatmatta Stevens appointed as Board Members of the same institution; Rev. Dr. T.T. Samba as Chairman of the University…
