Local Govt Ministry Withdraws Recognition of Paramount Chief in Tonkolili
By Richmond B. Tholley
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has withdrawn recognition of Paramount Chief Alimamy Sorie II, popularly known as Kathenkeh,...
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Engagess King Charles111
By John Baimba Sesay, Senior Comms, Manager, C40 Freetown Office
This week, Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Global Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE participated in London...
International Media Excellence Award: Sierra Update Editorial Team Congratulates Managing Editor Bai Bai Sesay
Independent journalism survives not through applause but through principle.
The announcement that Sierra Update Managing Editor, Mr Bai Bai Sesay, has been named winner of...
Veteran Journalist Bai Bai Sesay Honoured with Media Excellence Award
The Editor of the Independent Observer Newspaper, Mr Bai Bai Sesay, has been named winner of the Media Excellence Award in recognition of his...
Sierra Leone Waters Targeted By Foreign Trawlers, Taking Profits and Fish
By Rosetta Coker
One of the best Whale Watching seasons in Sierra Leone has come to an end, with an incredible 90% success in sightings...
Woman Fears Forced Return to Sierra Leone After Being Named Head of Bondo Society
Sources say Adama Whyte Conteh faces pressure to assume hereditary ‘Sowei’ role after forced initiation at 15
A Sierra Leonean woman currently residing abroad fears...
“It Was Just a Joke” – Kindo Armani Clears the Air After Viral Clip
Popular Sierra Leonean comedian Kindo Armani has spoken out after a video of his performance at a recent state event caused debate online.
In a...
Sierra Leone Pushes Strong African Voice at UN Security Council
A new policy brief has highlighted how Sierra Leone used its 2024–2025 seat at the United Nations Security Council to promote African unity, global cooperation, and...
SLAJ President calls for stronger media role as Sierra Leone celebrates 65th Independence
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called for a stronger and more responsible media as Sierra...
President Bio Champions “Prevention Before Intervention” at Dakar Forum on Peace and Security
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has on Monday 20th April, 2026 delivered a strong and forward-looking address at the 10th Edition of...
