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,…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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