Kerefa Kargbo Pledges to Advance Fiscal Reforms Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3rd, 2026 The Ministry of Finance on Thursday formally ushered in a new era of leadership, with the official handing over ceremony between outgoing Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, and incoming Minister, Karefa A. F. Kargbo. The event, held at the…
By: ABSAS Sierra Leone does not merely need leaders who understand its problems, it deserves leaders capable of turning understanding into sound judgment, sound judgment into action, and action into measurable national results. Leadership at the national level is ultimately a test of judgment. It demands more than political ambition, more than eloquence and even…
OPINION In recent days, a controversy has erupted over the handling of funds related to a US$76,000 solar project at Lungi, just ahead of the ECOWAS Summit. The allegations have cast a shadow over the integrity and transparency of the management of public resources within Sierra Leone’s energy sector. While investigations are ongoing, this episode…
In a show of unwavering support and encouragement, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara paid a morale-boosting visit to the national U-17 team camp, famously known as the Shooting Stars, as they gear up for the upcoming WAFU-A U-17 Championship qualifiers in Senegal. The visit, which took place as the team was completing…
The Jagaban Movement has engaged pupils in Blama Town in an educational and inspirational session focused on moral responsibility in leadership, urging young people to cultivate character, integrity, discipline, accountability, service and patriotism from an early age. The special engagement, held as part of the Movement’s broader commitment to education, youth development and leadership formation,…
In the shadow of the majestic Lion Mountain, a young boy named Small Kabba grew up with dreams bigger than his humble surroundings. Every morning before dawn, he would trek through muddy paths to fetch water for his family, his bare feet sinking into the earth as he looked toward the distant hills, imagining a…
28th August, 2026 at Sierra Palms Resort Aberdeen. The Judiciary has formally handed over a Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Resource Document to stakeholders within the Justice Sector, marking another significant step towards strengthening gender-responsive practices and capacity within the sector. Representing the Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda, Hon. Justice Jamesina Essie…
Kenema District, 1st September 2026 . In a remarkable display of leadership and community support, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as “Jagaban,” has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the development of Sierra Leone. The leading flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC) recently handed over 120 solar street lights to…
By Alex Lawrence Koroma The launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2026 Summit has marked a pivotal moment for the continent’s agricultural transformation efforts. Held at the Kigali Convention Centre, this high-profile event convened policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, researchers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. Under the compelling theme…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Humble African Development Party (HADP) has met with persons with disabilities in Waterloo to discuss their challenges and assure them of the party’s commitment to supporting their welfare. The meeting, held on August 23, 2026, formed part of the party’s engagement with communities as it seeks to explain its vision and…
