Sierra Leone Fuel Update: Petrol NLe32, Diesel NLe35 The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a revision of national fuel prices following a comprehensive assessment of the global petroleum market. Effective immediately, the pump price for petrol is maintained at NLe32 per litre, while the price for diesel has been adjusted to NLe35 per litre. This measure was communicated by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education following strategic consultations with Oil Market

Chief Minister Sengeh cycles for public health and inclusion On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh presided over a prominent cycling event in Freetown. This initiative was specifically designed to advocate for public health wellness and to reinforce national social cohesion. Themed "Unity in Health," the "Cycling with the Chief Minister" program was executed through a multi-sectoral collaboration. Key partners included the Ministry of Health, the Mi

The Freetown Magistrate Court remains at the forefront of national attention as the trial proceeds for three students accused in the tragic death of Valentina Kamanda, a distinguished lecturer at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) and Matron at Connaught Hospital.  The defendants include two young adults and a 16-year-old minor, a demographic composition that has prompted significant public discourse regarding the juvenile justice system and the preva

Young Women Lead Climate Action at Sierra Leone SDGs Leadership Conference The Youth Adaptation and SDGs Leadership Conference 2026 recently convened in Freetown, organized by the Global Youth Counterpart for Sustainable Development (GYC) Sierra Leone. The summit brought together an influential assembly of youth leaders, development partners, and climate advocates to address the urgent intersection of environmental resilience and sustainable development. Held from March 10–11

Basita Michael: Prioritize Action on Alarming Crimes Against Women, Children Basita Michael, a distinguished legal professional, has issued a formal call to action regarding the escalating frequency of crimes targeting women and children in Sierra Leone. Her advocacy emphasizes a critical need for the realignment of national political priorities to effectively combat this societal crisis. Drawing upon the 2025 Sierra Leone Police Crime Report, Michael highlighted that of the