Sierra Leone: Persistent riverbed mining threatens livelihoods of communities around Rokel River

According to EPA-SL, in the last five months of 2026 alone, it has launched nationwide crackdown, leading to the destruction of nearly 200 illegal mining dredges across multiple river systems in several districts. Image, EPA-SL.

By Kemo Cham The EPA-SL considers riverbed mining, especially when heavy machinery is involved, a serious environmental issue. Image, EPA-SL. ...

Pujehun District is surrounded by several major water bodies and tributaries, including the Maleny River, Wanjie River, Moa River and the Atlantic Ocean, which stretches toward the Sierra Leone-Liberia border. Many communities within the district heavily depend on the water routes for transportation, fishing, farming and petty trading. Image by Brima Sannoh, ManoReporters.

Pujehun: Tragic Drowning of a Single Mother of Four Ignites Debate Over River Safety

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May 25, 2026

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By Brima Sannoh In the early hours of Saturday, 16th May, 2026, tragedy struck in the small community of Hongai ...

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Image, WHO.

Ebola: WHO declares DRC, Uganda outbreaks Public Health Emergency of International Concern

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May 17, 2026

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By Kemo Cham The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) ...

Prof. Foday Sahr, Executive Director of the National Public Health Agency of Sierra Leone at a press briefing on Mpox at the EOC on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Image, Kemo Cham, ManoReporters.

Ebola: NPHA urges increased vigilance after DRC, Uganda outbreaks

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May 17, 2026

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By Kemo Cham Sierra Leone’s health authorities say they are monitoring reports of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of ...

Africa CDC Director General, Dr Jean Kaseya. Image, Kemo Cham, ManoReporters.

Ebola: Africa CDC warns of risk of regional spread after outbreak in DRC and Uganda

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May 16, 2026

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By Kemo Cham The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday, 15th May 2026, warned member ...

Habib T Kamara, Executive Director of SLYDCL, addresses young drug users at an event organized by SLYDCL on October 11, 2025.

Anti-Drug Campaigners Raise Concern Over Sierra Leone linked ship intercepted with Cocaine

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May 16, 2026

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By Brima Sannoh The interception of a cargo ship reportedly linked to Sierra Leone and carrying what authorities estimate to ...

There is currently no licensed vaccine in existence for Lassa fever, but reports indicate that multiple promising vaccine candidates are actively advancing through clinical trials. Image, CEPI.

Lassa fever: Scientists map research gaps in efforts to attain vaccine

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May 15, 2026

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By Kemo Cham A new study has identified the first structured research agenda for West Africa’s journey towards producing a ...

Sierra Leone declares Measles outbreak after 41 cases in four months

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May 13, 2026

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By Kemo Cham Health authorities in Sierra Leone say they are deploying teams in eight districts to identify and treat ...

The MV Arconian seen arriving in Gran Canaria before been discovered "stuffed" with bales of cocaine (IGC NACIONAL).

Sierra Leone’s maritime security put to test by a wave of narcotics interceptions

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May 12, 2026

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By Kemo Cham Headquarters of the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA). Image, SLMA. A string of global narcotics interceptions recently ...

Hantavirus: Sierra Leone Strengthens Surveillance for Early Detection and Response – NPHA

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May 10, 2026

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By Kemo Cham Brig. Gen. Prof. Foday Sahr, Executive Director of the Africa CDC, advised the public to ensure they ...

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