A major investigation by Agence France-Presse has uncovered how powerful opioid drugs manufactured by several Indian pharmaceutical companies are worsening the growing drug crisis across West Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone, where the dangerous synthetic drug known as kush continues to devastate communities. The report revealed that millions of high-strength tapentadol tablets are being exported from India into West…
The Government of Sierra Leone has approved a standardized academic calendar for all accredited higher education institutions across the country, with implementation scheduled to begin from the October 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, during the Government’s weekly press briefing held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the…
The Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, has clarified that Cabinet has not approved any new religious policy, dismissing growing speculation surrounding alleged changes to the regulation of religious institutions in Sierra Leone. Speaking during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Youyi Building in Freetown,…
President Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday hosted a high-level Africa Leadership Colloquium at the Freetown International Conference Center, bringing together African leaders, diplomats, youth representatives, policymakers, traditional rulers, and women leaders to discuss the future of governance and leadership across the continent. The colloquium, organized by the African Young Leadership Convergence as part of activities marking President Bio’s birthday,…
Sierra Leone’s HIV response is facing mounting pressure as disruptions in global supply chains continue to threaten the availability of lifesaving HIV commodities across the country. The National HIV/AIDS Secretariat has raised concerns over growing stockouts of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and HIV testing kits, warning that the situation could undermine years of progress made in the country’s fight against…
Prominent elder statesman of the All People’s Congress, Ibrahim Sorie, has urged the leadership of the opposition party to urgently embrace reconciliation, constitutional discipline, and broader consultations with senior stakeholders as preparations gradually intensify ahead of Sierra Leone’s 2028 elections. Sorie, a longtime loyalist of the APC and one of the party’s most experienced political figures, warned that failure…
