Sierra Leone

By Foday Moriba Conteh The Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) will today and tomorrow, December 11 and 12, 2024 host the highly anticipated Salone Civic Festival. The two-day event to be held at the front lawn of Youyi... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Esther Wright Dennis Foray Bundu, better known by his stage name MDG or “Menace Da General” and “My Dearest Gift,” is a multifaceted artist making waves across the globe. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, MDG moved to the United... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef (Ranger) NP (SL) Limited, a wholly indigenous petroleum company in Sierra Leone, continues to redefine customer care, economic empowerment and regional influence. Renowned as the “Pacesetter in Customer Care,” the company exemplifies the transformative potential of local... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef Sesay In a groundbreaking stride towards promoting local content and self-sufficiency, 5 Star Food Industries (SL) Ltd has introduced Royal Seasoning, a premium range of seasoning cubes proudly made in Sierra Leone. This new offering is set... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Foday Moriba Conteh In a celebration marked by pride and nostalgia, St. Joseph Secondary School Ex-Pupils Association Freetown Chapter observed its 158th Foundation Day with the launch of the “Decade Badges” initiative on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The event,... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Millicent Senava Mannah In observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Caritas Freetown, in collaboration with the Community of Practice and with funding from Civil Peace Service Agiamondo, organized an impactful Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Sexual and... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Alvin Lansana Kargbo Justice Momoh Jah Stevens of the High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced George Adams to 150 years imprisonment for treason, misprision of treason and murder, stemming from the alleged failed coup attempt in November 26... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef (Ranger) Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Madam Musayeroh Barrie, has emerged as a key voice at the ongoing ICAO Security Week 2024, which began on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Muscat, Oman.... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef Sesay Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally, a prominent flagbearer aspirant of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has announced a series of impactful community engagements aimed at fostering national unity, bolstering security and driving grassroots development. The initiatives,... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Foday Moriba Conteh As part of their efforts towards addressing the critical need for accessible and affordable eye care in rural communities in the country, the Baptist Convention Sierra Leone (BCSL), in collaboration with Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-11
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Esther Wright In an important step toward fostering economic integration, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio reaffirmed his commitment to advancing regional trade liberalization within West Africa during the presentation of the 7th Technical Committee Report on the West African... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Foday Moriba Conteh In a noteworthy move to enhance epidemic preparedness and protect its healthcare workforce, Sierra Leone has initiated a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign targeting 20,000 frontline workers. This initiative marks a proactive step to safeguard against potential... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Ibrahim Sesay In a vibrant ceremony held on December 6, 2024, at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, 177 students from primary to tertiary levels were honored with the prestigious Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship and Grant Awards. The initiative, aimed at... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef (Ranger) The official Handing Over Ceremony of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) was held at the Myohaung Officers Mess at Wilberforce Barracks, on Thursday, December 5, 2024.... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Esther Wright 5 Star Food Industries (SL) Ltd has revolutionized the culinary landscape of Sierra Leone with the introduction of Royal Seasoning, a locally manufactured line of seasoning cubes that promises to enhance the flavor of meals across the... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef (Ranger) In a strong show of support, several Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have commended Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, for his unwavering commitment to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The commendation follows his active participation in... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
Africell CEO Ziad Dalloul (third from right) and Afrimoney Angola Director :Kátia da Conceição (far left) with leaders from the U.S., Angola, DRC, Zambia and Tanzania in Lobito, Angola By Amin Kef Sesay In a historic move aimed at advancing... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Alvin Lansana Kargbo FG Gold, a leading gold exploration and development company, has been lauded by local authorities for its transformative community development efforts and adherence to international best practices in mining. This commendation followed a two-day media tour... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef (Ranger) In a major demonstration of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, NP (SL) Ltd., Sierra Leone’s leading petroleum marketing company, partnered with Cancer UK-Salone on November 30, 2024, to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The sponsorship... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper
By Amin Kef Sesay In a landmark move to accelerate energy access across West and Central Africa, Ministers of Energy and Finance from Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Chad, Liberia, Mauritania and the Republic of Congo have endorsed the “Freetown... Read more
Published on: 2024-12-09
By The Calabash Newspaper