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Emergency Relief Support to Fire-Affected Households in Moa Wharf Community

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

On 24 April 2026, a joint humanitarian response was successfully carried out by Tzu Chi Foundation in collaboration with Caritas Freetown to support victims of the devastating fire outbreak that occurred on 30 March 2026 in the Moa Wharf community. The distribution exercise took place at Henry Ferguson School, which served as a central and...

Sierra Leone Targets Clean Cooking Revolution to Tackle Gender Inequality and Health Risks

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Sierra Leone is intensifying efforts to transition households from traditional biomass fuels to cleaner cooking solutions, with Minister of Energy Cyril Arnold Grant underscoring the urgent link between energy access, gender equality, and child protection. Delivering a policy statement at a high-level clean cooking initiative event, the Minister described the...

ECOWAS Launches LPG 20/20 Initiative in Sierra Leone to Accelerate Clean Cooking Transition

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has reaffirmed the regional body’s commitment to expanding access to clean cooking solutions across West Africa, as Sierra Leone officially launched the ECOWAS LPG 20/20 Initiative. The keynote address, delivered on his behalf by Ambassador...

Yumkella Champions ECOWAS LPG Drive to Expand Clean Cooking Access Across West Africa

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security, Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, has called for urgent regional action to address the growing clean cooking crisis, announcing a major initiative led by the Economic Community of West African States to expand access to liquefied...

ECSL Strengthens Ties with ECOWAS to Promote Credible Elections

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States in Sierra Leone, H.E. Ambassador John Azumah. The meeting forms part of...

Chief Minister Sengeh Urges Bold Action on Malaria, Maternal and Child Health in West Africa

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has called for urgent, coordinated action across West Africa to tackle malaria, maternal mortality, and child deaths, emphasizing the need for stronger data systems and faster decision-making to improve health outcomes. Delivering a keynote address at a high-level regional health gathering, Dr. Sengeh welcomed delegates on behalf of...

Parliamentary Oversight Chair Calls for Strong Legal Framework to Drive Critical Minerals Strategy

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Josephine Sillah The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Mines and Minerals, Hon. Emerson Lamina, has underscored the urgent need for a strong legal and policy framework to support Sierra Leone’s emerging critical minerals strategy, emphasizing that sustainable development in the sector depends on enforceable laws, not just policy declarations. Delivering a statement...

West Africa Health Chief Calls for Unified Regional Action to Eliminate Malaria Within a Decade

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Director-General of the West African Health Organization, Dr. Melchior Athanase J.C. Asissi, has called for stronger regional cooperation and sustained political commitment to eliminate malaria and other cross-border diseases across West Africa within the next decade. Addressing a high-level gathering of health ministers, parliamentarians, and development partners, Dr. Asissi...

Health Minister Urges Renewed Political Commitment to End Malaria in West Africa

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Hinga Demby, has called for stronger political will and sustained investment across West Africa to combat malaria, describing the disease as one of the region’s most pressing public health challenges. Delivering a statement at a high-level regional assembly, Dr. Demby emphasized that health...

VP Of Sierra Leone Commissions Leicester Peak Viewpoint to Drive Tourism Growth

abefeoladimeji1April 30, 2026

By Josephine Sesay The Government of Sierra Leone has officially commissioned the Leicester Peak Viewpoint, A marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to expand its tourism sector and promote economic diversification. The facility was inaugurated by Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, who described the project as a strategic investment aimed at positioning...