Author: Truth Media

Tokeh, 16th February 2026- In a symbolic ceremony held at Tokeh, Mandain Global has turned the sod for the construction of a thousand-seater Mandain Cultural Centre where the Mandingo culture and language will be taught and practised. Speaking on its significant benefit to one of Sierra Leone’s most distinguished ethnic groups, the Mandingo, Ismael Kallon, the Global President, noted:

Freetown 16th February 2026 — Sierra Leone has added a new sport to its national roster, with Kickball officially recognized as the country’s 55th sporting discipline. The announcement marks a significant step in diversifying youth and women’s participation in sports beyond traditional favorites like football.

Freetown, 16th February 2026- In a move to unify and accelerate the advancement of athletics nationwide, the National Sports Authority (NSA) convened its 2026 Sports Growth Conference on Friday at City Hall’s View Conference. The gathering brought together more than forty officials from NSA-registered sporting disciplines and organizations, transforming a routine assembly into a dynamic forum of ideas designed to shape the Authority’s operational blueprint.

Freetown 16th February 2026- The Girls Advocacy Development Network (GADNET), in partnership with Save the Children, has observed Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with an event themed “The Circle of Courage”, an evening of truth, art, and protection where survivors, girls, men, and boys shared powerful testimonies of courage, healing, and resistance.