Salone Times

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – By Oghenahogie Oshoko – Courtesy Security King Nigeria Former Vice-President of Sierra Leone, Mr Samuel Sam-Sumana, has expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria for its sacrifices in restoring peace to his country, saying the contributions of Nigerian troops will remain indelible in Sierra Leone’s history. Sam-Sumana made the remarks on [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, has outlined government’s plans to establish new localities and councils across Sierra Leone as part of efforts to improve local governance, strengthen administration and promote development. Speaking at the weekly press conference organised by the Ministry of Information and [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – Dr Ibrahim Bangura, a leading All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, has called for justice, accountability and the rule of law as essential pillars of democracy and strong institutions, particularly in developing democracies such as Sierra Leone. Speaking on democracy and strong institutions, Dr Bangura emphasised that the existence [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – By Marilyn King The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and development partners, is preparing to implement a three-year, $13 million oil palm value chain project aimed at improving agricultural productivity, strengthening food and nutrition security, and increasing [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has visited Milton Margai Technical University’s Goderich and Congo Cross campuses to assess progress on ongoing construction and rehabilitation works being undertaken under the Sierra Leone Education Sector Support Project (ESSP). During the visit, Vice President Jalloh [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – By Foday Moriba Conteh The Publisher and Managing Editor of The Calabash Newspaper, Amin Kef, has been recognized among the 100 Most Impactful Sierra Leonean Leaders of 2026 for his outstanding leadership, professional dedication and contributions to national development. The prestigious recognition was presented by the West Africa Youth [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – By Marilyn King Africell Sierra Leone has officially launched the fifth edition of the Freetown Africell Marathon, scheduled for December 6, 2026, introducing a full marathon category as part of efforts to promote healthy living, develop athletics and showcase Sierra Leone’s tourism potential. The launch ceremony brought together representatives [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – In a historic move set to reshape the leadership of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU), Madam Kadija Stanley Bangura has officially declared her candidacy for the position of Vice President ahead of the Union’s National Delegates Conference scheduled for 25th October 2026 in Kenema City. Bangura’s declaration marks [...]

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – By Sahr Ibrahim Komba Miss Freetown contestant Sheknatu Isata Bangura has joined health and community stakeholders in a walk to raise awareness of mental health, using her pageant platform to promote compassion, advocacy and community action. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Sheknatu, who is representing the Central Area in [...]

By Sahr Ibrahim Komba FREETOWN, OCT. 7th (SALONE TIMES) – Ecobank Sierra Leone and Salone Solar, with support from The Energy Nexus Network (TENN), have launched an Asset and Finance Partnership aimed at making renewable energy more affordable and accessible to Sierra Leoneans through flexible financing. The partnership, launched on 14 July 2026, enables customers [...]

By Sahr Ibrahim Komba FREETOWN, OCT. 7th (SALONE TIMES) – Aspirant for the leadership of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has unveiled a vision aimed at transforming the party into a united, inclusive and disciplined political movement capable of regaining public confidence and leading Sierra Leone. Presenting his vision under the theme, [...]

By Francis Kargbo – Media Relations Intern FREETOWN, OCT. 7th (SALONE TIMES) – Africell Sierra Leone has announced a major partnership with Sierra Leonean music star Drizilik to support the rollout of his highly anticipated new album, Audacity, in a collaboration that brings together music, technology, brand experience and Sierra Leonean culture. The partnership, announced on September [...]

By Dr Douglas Beoku-Betts FREETOWN, OCT. 7th (SALONE TIMES) – Freetown is growing, but journeys across the capital remain slow and fragmented. A developing city needs a transport system that helps people reach work, schools, markets and hospitals reliably and efficiently. Waka Fine buses can serve the main routes, while motorcycles and tricycles can serve [...]

By Sahr Ibrahim Komba The Executive Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Andrew Jaiah Kaikai, broke down in tears on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after witnessing firsthand the horrifying impact of kush a synthetic drug destroying the lives of thousands of young people across Sierra Leone. 28Kaikai, known for his composure, was [...]