The third and final batch of 265 home-based Sierra Leonean Hajj pilgrims is in Madinah, the second holiest city of Islam, preparing to perform Ziyarah, visits to Islam’s historical sites, on Wednesday, 20th May 2026.
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In a bid to equip young people with knowledge on media literacy and advocacy skills, the Lydia Network held its first Media and Advocacy conference at the Limkokwing University in Freetown under the theme: “Amplifying Voices: Media as a Tool for Social Change. The event brought together media owners, media professionals and students from different universities.
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The story of the Siaka Stevens Stadium refurbishment began in February 2022 when government officials launched the project with a firm pledge: the historic venue would be fully restored and reopened by April 2024. For athletes, fans, and administrators alike, that promise carried the hope of a vibrant home for football, athletics, and national celebrations.
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The Government of Sierra Leone spent NLe2,377,857 thousand on external debt servicing in the 2025 financial year, reflecting a sharp increase from NLe1,930,056 thousand in 2024.
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In Africa’s banking sector, risk assessment has long hinged on collateral property or assets pledged to secure loans. For many women entrepreneurs, systemic barriers to property ownership have meant exclusion from finance. Now, a new model is reshaping that reality.
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