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 […]
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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 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.
Burkina Faso Opens Three Locally-Built Modern Toll Stations Worth $28 Million
Burkina Faso has officially opened three state-of-the-art toll stations as part of its efforts to modernize the national road network and strengthen domestic infrastructure.