By Silvin Bah Foreign Affairs Secretariat Tabital Pulaaku International Sierra Leone Chapter “True leadership is measured not by the wealth one possesses, but by the lives one transforms, the bridges one builds, and the legacy one leaves behind.” In a remarkable demonstration of African unity, visionary leadership, and the enduring values of the Fulɓe people,…
By: Francis Kargbo More than 4,270 students, professionals, researchers, and members of the public accessed the Africell American Corner between January and June 2026, highlighting the growing impact of Africell Sierra Leone’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in expanding access to free educational resources and learning opportunities across the country. Located in Freetown, the Africell American…
By Patriot. The National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA), under the energetic and visionary leadership of Director General Brima M. Baluwa Koroma, is spearheading transformative reforms to unlock the full potential of Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum industry. Since assuming office in early July 2025, DG Baluwa Koroma has committed himself and the Agency to a path…
In a significant move aimed at fostering transparency, accountability, and stability within Sierra Leone’s petroleum sector, the Committee on Trade and Industry in Parliament recently held a high-level engagement with key stakeholders, including the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The meeting served as a critical platform for discussing fuel…
In a remarkable display of regional solidarity and commitment to inclusive peacebuilding, Sierra Leone hosted a pivotal capacity-building workshop on July 8, 2026, aimed at enhancing national efforts to monitor and report progress on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. This event marked a significant step in operationalizing commitments made under international and regional…
The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has briefed Parliament’s Committee on Trade and Industry on recent developments in Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector. The engagement followed the committee’s summons of the NPRA and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) as part of its oversight responsibilities. During the session, Baluwa outlined…
Afrimoney is championing the future of digital innovation by introducing solutions that empower students and young innovators. At the launch, the Afrimoney CEO will showcase the Tap to Pay Card, a secure and convenient cashless payment solution designed to enhance campus life and promote financial inclusion. Afrimoney will also announce the creation of a Free…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Nigeria and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) have taken a significant step towards enhancing road safety across West Africa by signing a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This historic agreement, signed at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, marks a new era of…
FREETOWN, 30 JUNE 2026 Sierra Leone’s national telecommunications company, Sierratel, officially enters commercial service on 30 June 2026, marking a significant moment in the country’s telecoms history. For the first time, Sierra Leoneans can pick up a Sierratel SIM card, recharge it, and begin using it nationwide with any handset, on a GSM network. This…
The Executive Director of Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James B. Bio, is heading a high-level delegation at the invitation of the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission. On Wednesday, 1st July, the delegation paid a courtesy call on Dr. Julius F. Sandy, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
