12 October 2026 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today began a five-day series of engagements with the Government of Sierra Leone aimed at supporting Government efforts to strengthen the health sector. The discussions are being held under the Transforming Health Financing in Africa initiative, through which ECA’s analysis and diagnostics seek to...

The Government of Sierra Leone has deployed 105 ambulances nationwide to strengthen emergency referrals and improve access to life-saving healthcare, particularly for pregnant women, children and other patients requiring urgent medical attention. The announcement was highlighted on Tuesday at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown during a special town hall marking 300 Days of Activism...

NP Sierra Leone, has continued to demonstrate its commitment to employee health, safety and wellbeing through its monthly health walk, an initiative designed to encourage physical fitness, promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen workplace productivity. The latest exercise, held on Saturday, 10 October 2026, brought together employees from different departments of the company for a fitness...

By: Usman Fambuleh Journalists in Sierra Leone have been urged to use their media platforms to raise public awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), promote the responsible use of antibiotics, and support efforts to save lives through accurate, evidence-based health reporting. The call was made on Friday, 9 October 2026, during a one-day training on pitching...

The Minister of Finance, Karefa A. F. Kargbo, has assured the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sierra Leone (ICASL) of continued Government support following discussions on annual funding, a proposed cooperation agreement and the Institute’s need for permanent office accommodation. The assurances came during a courtesy visit by the ICASL Executive to the Minister’s office...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone has concluded its 2026 Customer Service Week celebrations with a colourful display of creativity, cultural diversity, teamwork and customer appreciation, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional banking experiences and strengthening relationships with its customers. The five-day celebration, held under the theme “Go the Extra Mile,” provided an opportunity for the...

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation has confirmed that Sierra Leone was among several countries affected by a major international cybersecurity breach that compromised the management system responsible for internet domain names, exposing 44 Sierra Leonean website addresses to potential fraudulent redirection. In a Press Release issued in Freetown on Friday, October 9, 2026,...

By: The Nature Newspaper Residents of Freetown were left concerned on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, after reports of ground shaking in parts of the capital raised questions about building safety and the possibility of a major earthquake. The reported tremors coincided with two powerful earthquakes recorded along the Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean,...

Six-month prison sentences or fines of Le 30,000 send a strong warning to environmental violators The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has secured the conviction of 17 defendants at the Mena Hills Magistrate Court in Makeni for conservation-related offences committed in the Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP), reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to protecting Sierra Leone’s natural...

THE GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: Rokel River Is Drying Rapidly