Author: Truth Media

As a way of strengthening inclusive governance, Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has proposed an amendment to Section 61 of the 1991 Constitution, introducing new provisions that would require the President to consider regional balance, gender equity, and minority inclusion when making key appointments.

The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources has issued a detailed statement dismissing claims that JM Mining Kenema (SL) Limited had its large-scale mining licence revoked, insisting that no licence was ever granted in the first place.

Ecobank and Africell have launched a smartphone financing scheme that will enable customers to purchase genuine Samsung smartphones through flexible payment plans of up to 24 months, a move aimed at advancing digital and financial inclusion across the country.

The Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to overhauling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stating that ongoing reforms are designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and strengthen the country’s workforce.

A routine fishing expedition turned into a dramatic life‑saving mission when the Chinese vessel YuanYu 708 rescued five Sierra Leonean fishermen from a sinking boat in treacherous seas.