Young Sierra Leonean Engineer Launches Afrovate Tech Hub to Drive Youth Innovation and Green Skills
Young Sierra Leonean engineer and innovator Alfred Mbayoh has officially launched the Afrovate Tech Hub in Freetown, a youth-led initiative
Dr. Justice Ganawah Leads NECA 2026, Celebrating Sierra Leone’s Best
Music awards? TikTok awards? Yes. But has Sierra Leone ever had a reputable awarding event dedicated to recognizing individual and
Fists and Frequencies: How Boxing and Music Are Redefining Entertainment in Sierra Leone
We are still basking in the entertainment season in Sierra Leone, and it gets more exciting by the hour. Music
Elections Without Evidence: How a Missed Reform Undermined Sierra Leone’s Democracy
In 2021, Sierra Leone was offered an extraordinary gift that would have helped strengthen her fragile democracy: a practical path
A New Chapter Unfolds in the Sierra Leone Beauty Pageant Industry
Sierra Leone’s pageant landscape is entering a bold new era with the introduction of Miss Grand Sierra Leone 2026, a
A New Chapter in Sierra Leone’s Beauty Pageant Industry
Sierra Leone’s pageant industry is stepping into a bold new era with the introduction of Miss Grand Sierra Leone 2026,
The Man Behind the Christmas Rebellion of 1831: Samuel ‘Daddy’ Sharpe
It is the season of Christmas, when festivities and family time take preeminence over our normal lives. As we continue
From Civil Engineering to Beauty Queen: Ruth Silma’s Inspiring Journey
Many young people in Sierra Leone are diving into the world of entrepreneurship and business. Ruth Silma is a young
Top 10 Strongest Militaries In Africa 2025
Global Firepower has released the top 10 strongest militaries in Africa 2025, with estimated figures for personnel, aircraft and fighter jets.
Sierra Leonean Designer Ishmael Brima Koroma Wins Universe Fashion Industry Leadership Award 2025
Sierra Leonean fashion entrepreneur Ishmael Brima Koroma, CEO and Founder of NEEKS Fashion, has been honoured with the Universe Fashion Industry Leadership Award 2025 in Malaysia
Sierra Leone Secures $330 Million Financing for First Large-Scale Commercial Gold Mine
Sierra Leone has reached a historic milestone in its mining industry after securing US$330 million in senior-debt financing to launch the country’s first large-scale commercial gold mine.
Hakimi Becomes First Defender in 52 Years to Win African Footballer of the Year
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi has been named African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first defender in more than five decades to win the continent’s top individual honour.
Remembrance Day at Historic Freetown Memorial
Representatives from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which works to commemorate those who died in the two world wars, marked Remembrance Day this year at the Freetown Memorial in Sierra Leone on November 9.
Sierra Leonean Startup ‘Send Me’ Wins Africa Tech Festival Regional Semi-Finals
Sierra Leonean logistics and technology startup Send Me has won the Startup World Cup Regional Semi-Finals at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, securing a place in the global Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, where finalists will compete for a US$1 million investment prize.
Sierra Leone’s Almon Sall Wins Mister Africa International 2025
Sierra Leonean model Almon Sall has been crowned Mister Africa International 2025, marking the country’s second win in the prestigious continental pageant.