President Bio Welcomes Returning Pilgrims at State House His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio formally joined the 2026 Hajj pilgrims for Jummah prayers at the State House in Freetown. This religious observance followed the pilgrims' successful completion of their sacred journey to Mecca, marking a significant conclusion to the year's pilgrimage cycle. In an official communication released following the service, the President characterized the gathering as a profound

President Bio Prioritizes Heritage Tourism for National Growth President Julius Maada Bio recently conducted a comprehensive inspection tour of Sierra Leone’s landmark heritage and tourism sites, underscoring the government’s strategic commitment to cultural preservation and sustainable economic growth. The tour included high-profile visits to Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint, and the site of the Tacugama Innovation Centre. At Bunce Island, a site of profound historica

Sierra Leone Integrates Electoral Education into University Curriculum In moves to bolster democratic values, the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), in partnership with the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) and the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, has convened a two-day stakeholder summit. The primary objective is the formal introduction of electoral and political education into the national university curriculum. This initiative directly a

Bio Orders Stringent Action Regarding Illegal Encroachment at Tacugama President Julius Maada Bio has issued a directive mandating the immediate removal of all unauthorized structures within the boundaries of the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. This measure serves to uphold the environmental integrity and cultural significance of the protected area. The order was promulgated following an official inspection of national historic and tourism landmarks on Thursday and was disclos

Turay and Blyden Clash: Dispute Regarding Sowei Status and Intellectual Property Attribution A public disagreement has emerged between Rugiatu Neneh Turay, founder of the Amazonian Initiative Movement (AIM), and Dr. Sylvia Blyden concerning the credentials of Madam Kharday Zorokong and the unauthorized use of AIM’s organizational materials. Ms. Turay contests the assertion that Madam Zorokong holds the status of a Sowei, questioning her affiliation with the National Sowei Cou