Sierra Leone on Wednesday declared a measles outbreak amid increasing confirmed infections, with health authorities warning of active community transmission in its capital, Freetown.    A total of 41 confirmed measles cases were recorded across eight districts between January and April, according to the public notice issued by the NationalContinue Reading

The agreement reflects growing investor confidence in Sierra Leone’s offshore potential and highlights a data-led strategy to de-risk frontier exploration acreage Sierra Leone has strengthened its upstream petroleum ambitions with the signing of a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Shell Exploration Company B.V., marking a significant step in its efforts toContinue Reading

A Guinean patient who traveled to Sierra Leone for specialized cardiac treatment has made a remarkable recovery following intervention by the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team at the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital, highlighting the growing impact of international medical cooperation.    Mohamed Bal, the 56-year-old patient from neighbouringContinue Reading

Sierra Leone is advancing offshore exploration, preparing a new licensing round and finalizing the formation of a new national oil company ahead of its Strategic Partnership with AEW 2026 The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has joined African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – scheduled to take place in Cape TownContinue Reading

 West African leaders and development partners on Thursday pledged to reposition agriculture as a catalyst for food security and job creation at a high-level consultation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.    The conference, themed “Advancing Regional Economic Integration Through Agricultural Transformation,Continue Reading