Abu Bakarr Sama Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA)

In a decisive move to safeguard Sierra Leone’s tradition of peaceful coexistence, the Ministry of Social Welfare has on December 31, 2025 convened an emergency meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone. The gathering followed inflammatory religious statements made publicly by an Imam, raising concerns about community harmony during the Christmas season. The forum opened with a message from Professional Head Madam Mariatu Bangura, who framed the session as a “family meeting”...

The Ministry of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and development partners, officially commissioned new Health and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at the Mamankie Community Health Centre. Funded by the Post-Ebola Recovery Social Investment Fund (PERSIF) through the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project marks a major milestone in strengthening Sierra Leone’s public health system. District chairmen from the five beneficiary districts—Port Loko,...

In a collaborative push to fortify its approach to mental wellness, Sierra Leone recently convened a pivotal review of its national Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) strategy. The virtual meeting, held on November 20th and led by the Ministry of Social Welfare, brought together a diverse coalition of government bodies, civil society organizations, and international partners to evaluate the existing 2019-2025 MHPSS in Emergencies Strategy. The consensus was clear: while the...