Support Rallies Following Major Fire Outbreak at SLBC Headquarters On April 8, 2026, a significant fire caused extensive damage to the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) headquarters. The blaze resulted in the loss of critical broadcasting equipment and infrastructure valued at millions of leones. The fire reportedly originated on the building's top floor and completely destroyed the office of Deputy Director General Mohamed Asmieu Bah. Although property damage was

Former Leone Stars Coach Mohamed Kallon Alleges SLFA Interference Former Leone Stars head coach Mohamed Kallon has publicly accused the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) of attempting to exert undue control over his duties during his tenure with the national team. In a Facebook post, his first public statement since his departure, Kallon suggested that this alleged interference from the football governing body is a major factor contributing to the stagnation of Sierra

Bio at Vienna Climate Conference: Global Action and Investment Needed for Africa's Energy Future During his keynote address at the International Vienna Climate and Energy Conference, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone called for accelerated global investment, enhanced regional integration, and the practical execution of climate and energy commitments. Speaking at Hofburg Palace, President Bio emphasized that the global energy transition must transcend rhetoric to

An 18-year-old vehicle mechanic, Raymond Kalokoh, has been remanded at the male correctional facility after pleading guilty to a charge of larceny before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1. Kalokoh was arraigned on a single count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the prosecution, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Connaught Government Hospital, he stole four yards of 70mm cables, a 12-volt direct current (DC) alter

The Eastern Technical University (ETU) has officially turned the sod for the construction of a new student canteen, a milestone aimed at improving student welfare and campus facilities. The event, held on the ETU campus, brought together students, Student Union Government (SUG) officials, university administrators, and members of Young Women in Governance, among other stakeholders. Speaking at the ceremony, University Registrar John Juana commended the initiative led by SUG P