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Malarian vaccines shipped to Sierra Leone. Photo credit, UNICEF

Sierra Leone: First Malaria vaccine shipment arrives

December 17, 2023

By Kemo Cham Sierra Leone government on Saturday took stock of the first shipment of the world’s first Malaria vaccine....

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, CEO of FOCUS 1000 and his team pose with Bombali District District Medical Officer and his team after the meeting.

FOCUS 1000 CEO embarks on tour of four project implementing districts

December 15, 2023

By Kemo Cham in Makeni, Bombali District The Chief Executive Officer of FOCUS 1000, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, on Thursday commenced...

President Julius Maada Bio launches the National Public Health Agency. Photo credit, Ibrahim Barrie, ManoReporters

Sierra Leone: President Bio launches National Public Health Agency

December 15, 2023

By Mohamed Sahr Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday launched the newly established National Public Health Agency (NPHA)...

Former President Koroma of Sierra Leone. His daughter has been added to the list of people wanted by the police as part of investigations into the alleged attempted failed coup. Photo credit, Sierra Leone Telegraph.

Sierra Leone Coup: More woes for former President Koroma as daughter makes ‘wanted list’

By Kemo Cham The Sierra Leone Police has published an updated "Wanted List" of people being sought for their suspected...

SLAJ President Ahmed Sahid Nasralla. Photo credit, SLAJ

Sierra Leone: Umbrella journalist body cautions members after arrest of three reporters

By Kemo Cham The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has called on its members to be cautious in their...

Abdul Fatoma, Chief Executive, CHRDI.-Image-Calabash-Newspaper

Over Indefinite Curfew: CHRDI warns against violation of citizens’ rights

By Cheryl Thomas Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has cautioned the government of Sierra Leone over the...

Magistrate Aiah Mark Ngegba of Court No. 1 at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court. Photo credit, Magistrate Ngegba's Facebook page

Sierra Leone: Accused in ECSL tablet theft case appear in court

By Cheryl Thomas Four people accused of involvement in the theft of 114 tablets belonging to the Electoral Commission of...

ECOWAS heads of state who attended the 64th Ordinary Summit inAbuja, Nigeria on December 10, 2023. Photo credit, ECOWAS Commission.

ECOWAS leaders order deployment of stabilization mission in Sierra Leone

December 10, 2023

By Kemo Cham Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the deployment of a regional...

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma. Photo credit, Ernest Bai Koroma's official X account.

Sierra Leone: Confusion over status of former president Koroma

December 9, 2023

By Kemo Cham There is confusion over the status of Sierra Leone’s former leader Ernest Bai Koroma, following his appearance...

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma. Photo credit, ACCORD

Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma back home after CID interrogation