Inter-Religious Council Apologises over Pastor's Remarks The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has apologised to the Kpaa Mende Confederacy over remarks made by Pastor Francis A.M. Mambu about the Wonde, Poro, Bondo, and other traditional societies, describing the comments as inappropriate. The apology was presented on Thursday, November 12, during a stakeholder meeting convened by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, bringing together government off

Bo Midwifery School Graduates 92 New Midwives The School of Midwifery Bo has officially graduated 92 new midwives—comprising nine Higher Diploma and 83 State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) midwives—to strengthen Sierra Leone's healthcare workforce, particularly in maternal and newborn care. Held on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Nyahdahun, Bo City, the ceremony was attended by Health Minister Dr. Austin Hinga Demby, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mustapha Sundifu Kabba, D

Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens Receives Humanitarian Award Justice Alhaji Mohamed Momoh-Jah Stevens of the Sierra Leone Court of Appeal was presented with a Humanitarian Goodwill Award on Friday, November 13, 2026, honoring his significant contributions to the justice sector, the rule of law, and the protection of vulnerable populations. Throughout his judicial career—which spans service as a Magistrate, High Court Judge, and Court of Appeal Justice—Justice Stevens has been a voca

Sierra Leone Enhances Key Agricultural Value Chains Sierra Leone is taking major steps to strengthen its agricultural sector through a project focused on the oil palm, infant food, and cassava value chains. The initiative, titled the Sustainable Food and Agricultural Value Chains Development in Sierra Leone project, recently held its first steering committee meeting convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to align implementation priorities and improve coordin

Guma Valley Expands Water Infrastructure and Revenue Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) has reported improvements in revenue collection, customer metering, institutional management and water infrastructure development during the first year of Ing. Mariwan Kallon’s tenure as Managing Director. Ing. Kallon, who assumed office on 12 November 2025, marked his first anniversary on Thursday, 12 November 2026, following a year in which the Company introduced several measures aimed at