UNDP Hands Over New Vehicles to Sierra Leone’s Environmental Protection Agency

The United Nations Development Proagramme (UNDP) Sierra Leone has officially handed over brand new vehicles to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-SL) According to the UNDP, the movie is to empower the ministry in the fight against environmental …

As mpox escalates in Sierra Leone, activity in other countries reflects mixed picture

Mpox outbreaks in Africa reflect a mixed picture, with cases on a downward trend in some countries that have been major hot spots. But cases are rising in others, including some that are newly affected, officials from Africa Centres for Disease Control and …

First Lady Fatima Bio to Serve as Keynote Speaker at 50 Most Influential Women Awards in Sierra Leone

The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has today, 12th June, 2025 announced that she will serve as the keynote speaker for the upcoming 50 Most Influential Women Awards scheduled for July. The announcement follows a meeting held with the …

Sierra Leone President congratulates Azerbaijani leader on Independence Day

Sierra Leone Ranks 8th And 13th Globally for U.S. Student, Tourist and Business Visa Overstays

Bryan David Hunt, the United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, has announced the imposition of new travel restrictions on Sierra Leone by the U.S. government. Speaking during an interview on AYV’s Wake Up Sierra Leone programme, Ambassador Hunt cited …

Iranian Government Seeks Investment Opportunities in Sierra Leone

In recent Iran-Africa International Economic Cooperation Conference held on Kish Island, a high-level delegation from Iran visited Sierra Leone to explore potential investment opportunities. The delegation, led by Dr. Valiollah Aghayarzadeh, Assistant and …

Century stand powers Zim Women HPC past Sierra Leone

Kwibuka T20 Women’s Tournament 2025Sierra Leone Women – 108-3 (20 overs) Emma Kamara 31 Fatu Conteh 29 Nomvelo Sibanda 1/10, Lindokuhle Mabhera 1/23 Zimbabwe Women High Performance – 114-1 (16.0 overs) Loreen Tshuma 59*, Loryn Phiri 43* Linda Bull …

Sierra Leone Reaches 22 Deaths Amidst Ongoing MPOX Outbreak

Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) on Wednesday released an update on the ongoing MPOX outbreak, confirming a total of 22 deaths attributed to the viral disease. The cumulative number of confirmed cases across the nation has now reached 3, …

Sierra Leone Is Battling an Mpox Outbreak. What Happens Next Affects Us All

A dangerous mpox outbreak is unfolding in Sierra Leone. In just the first week of May, cases rose by 61%, and suspected cases surged by 71%. Roughly half of all confirmed mpox cases in Africa now come from this small West African nation. The virus is …

Leone Stars Coach Mohamed Kallon Accused of Using Police to Arrest Journalist

Sierra Leone national team Coach and FC Kallon owner, Mohamed Kallon is facing accusations of using the Sierra Leone Police to suppress press freedom after journalist Hassan “Youngest” was arrested over an investigative report. Hassan’s arrest followed his …