The Ministry of Health has officially launched the local production of essential infection prevention and control (IPC) supplies, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s healthcare system and improving access to critical medical resources. The initiative is being implemented by the National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programme under the Ministry’s “300 Days of Activism for Triple Zero” campaign, a national drive focused on eliminating matern

Magistrate Court No. 2 in Kenema has sentenced Momoh Forwai to two years’ imprisonment for larceny after he pleaded guilty to stealing a motorcycle. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate George B. Samai after Forwai was arraigned on one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the charge read in court by Emmanuel Cooper, Registrar of Magistrate Court No. 2 in Kenema, Forwai, on June 9, 2026, at Fallah-Wahun Section, Kamara Town, on th

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, has called on citizens to approach discussions surrounding the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill with an open mind and a focus on the national interest. Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie A.A. Bawoh, made the call on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during the Ministry’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Civic Centre, where the proposed constitutional reforms a

Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has reported an 81% compliance rate in the 2026 public officials’ asset declaration exercise, with the deadline for submissions set for Friday, August 21. Speaking at the Government’s weekly press conference at the Miatta Civic Centre on Tuesday, ACC Operations Coordinator Patrick Sandi said 13,036 out of 16,144 targeted public officials had submitted their declarations as of the latest update. Sandi warned officials who fail to

The Parliamentary Committee on Tourism and Cultural Affairs has called for increased investment and stronger institutional support to preserve and promote Sierra Leone’s museums, monuments, relics and other cultural heritage assets. The call was made during the Committee’s engagement with the Monuments and Relics Commission, Sierra Leone National Museum and Sierra Leone National Railway Museum at the Speaker’s Conference Room in Parliament. The institutions presented their ac