The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL), in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA) and with support from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), has launched the Agroecology for Climate Action Initiative to advance climate-resilient food systems, strengthen food security, and promote sustainable agriculture in Sierra Leone.…
By Sahr Ibrahim Komba Journalists are often described as the watchdogs of society. They report on the issues that shape public opinion, uncover corruption, expose injustice, and hold those in power accountable. Through their work, citizens are informed, governments are scrutinized, and democracy is strengthened. Yet while journalists spend their careers telling the stories of […]
East End Lions Football Club has officially unveiled its new jersey ahead of the much-anticipated FA Cup final against Mighty Blackpool in Bo City, Southern Province, with strong backing from key sponsors, including Africell and Afrimoney. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the headquarters of Africell Sierra Leone in Freetown, brought […]
Football fever is taking over Freetown as Atlantic Lumley Hotel partners with Africell to host a live streaming experience in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Running through July 19, 2026, the initiative is transforming the hotel’s car park into a vibrant fan zone, offering football lovers a unique opportunity to gather, connect, and enjoy […]
The Secretary General of Kossoh Tong Community Football Club, Sheku Iffren Godson Kamara, popularly known as “LA,” has expressed strong optimism about the club’s chances of retaining their league title in the upcoming FAMSO Inter-Area 2026/27 season. Speaking to the press, Kamara stated that the team has what it takes to maintain its status as […]
Sky Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a significant increase in profitability, driven by strong operational performance, cost management, and continued focus on innovation and customer acquisition. Key Financial Highlights: The Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew by 18% YoY over the 2024 results, rising from NLe69.02million in […]
On June 11, a spirit of environmental stewardship and cross-cultural collaboration came alive at the Freetown Secondary School for Girls, as young diplomats from the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone joined students and teachers in a meaningful tree planting exercise. The visit, marked by enthusiasm and shared purpose, brought together members of the diplomatic community […]
The Editor of the Independent Observer Newspaper, Mr Bai Bai Sesay, has been named winner of the Media Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to journalism and his sustained commitment to truth, accountability, and professional reporting in Sierra Leone. The recognition, announced by the Scholar Media Award Team ahead of the official presentation […]
By Fatmata Bundu It was a night of recognition, prestige, and celebration of journalistic excellence as SALONE TIMES Senior Reporter, Sahr Ibrahim Komba, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and Independent Media Commission (IMC) Media Excellence Awards 2025/2026, held at the Wusum Hotel in Makeni. In […]
The Acting Chief Administrator of the Freetown City Council (FCC) said that they are responding to queries raised by the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Transparency and Accountability on the Auditor General Report for 2023 for various queries proffered. They are responding to how far they have gone with uncollected revenues, which they set annually, but […]
