By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Director-General of the West African Health Organization, Dr. Melachior Athanase J. C. Asissi, has called for stronger transparency, improved coordination, and enhanced workforce investment to boost the performance of health systems across West Africa. Delivering a statement at a high-level regional engagement, Dr. Asissi emphasized that beyond existing efforts,...

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr Freetown, Sierra Leone The Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Planning, Komba Momoh, has underscored the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening health systems across West Africa during the 26th Annual Meeting of the West African Health Organization Financial Support Steering Committee. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Resident...

The frequent, erratic switching of power, often referred to as “automatic off and on” by The Nature Newspaper, is more than just an inconvenience; it is a direct threat to your property, your safety, and the national economy. As citizens faithfully fulfill their obligations by purchasing prepaid credit, the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA)...

By Zacharia Jalloh, Ministry of Information and Civic Education The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) convened its weekly government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre, Youyi Building, addressing critical national issues including electricity supply, water distribution, and public awareness of the Citizens’ Budget. The briefing brought together senior government officials, civil society...

By Staff Writer Sierra Leone’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, and Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Princess Dugba, have reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable ocean resource management during their participation in the Liberia National Fisheries Investment Conference (Kpongama) 2026. The high-level conference, held in Monrovia...

By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdulai, has led a high-level, multi-agency delegation on a comprehensive inspection tour of key wetlands, including Aberdeen Creek and other environmentally sensitive areas across the Western Area Peninsula. The mission forms part of ongoing government efforts to assess the state of critical...

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay (Strategic Communications Adviser) The Government of Sierra Leone has announced plans to transfer the operational management of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) to a private operator by the end of 2026, in a major reform effort aimed at improving efficiency, service delivery, and financial sustainability within the country’s energy...

By Communications Unit | Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, has called on member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intensify efforts in safeguarding children, describing child protection as both a legal responsibility and a moral obligation critical to regional...

Bombali District has officially launched it’s One Health Chiefdom Committee in Makeni, marking a significant step toward strengthening community-based surveillance, early detection, and disaster resilience. The ceremony, held on March 26, 2026, brought together traditional authorities, government officials, youth and women’s groups, and representatives from the health, agriculture, environment, and security sectors. The initiative reflects...