Sierra Leone’s representative to the upcoming Miss World Beauty Pageant in Vietnam, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, addressed journalists at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s National Press Briefing on Tuesday (4th July, 2026). Her participation is being strongly supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), which views the global contest as a unique opportunity […]
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AugFreetown, August 3, 2026 – Ghanaian YouTube star and pan-African influencer, Wodemaya, has lauded Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, for her relentless drive in repositioning Sierra Leone as a competitive tourism destination. Speaking during an interview on Truth Media, Wodemaya highlighted the Minister’s hands-on leadership and innovative reforms that are steadily[…]
He pointed to landmark initiatives such as the Tourism Innovation Centre at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which blends conservation with digital learning and eco-tourism. According to him, such projects not only protect Sierra Leone’s unique biodiversity but also create new avenues for youth engagement, research, and international collaboration. “Minister Tunis is showing Africa that tourism is not just[…]
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Jul*Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis Joins African Tourism Leaders at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa* The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has joined tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent for the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and the Thematic Conference on “Strengthening Human Capital to[…]
Jamaican artist Arqane, popularly known as Tycoon, has safely arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking his second visit to the country. His return follows his headline-making appearance at last year’s One Nation Reggae Festival and is once again driven by the spirit of the festival, alongside this year’s “Culture and Creativity” campaign led by the Ministry of[…]
6th March 2026 The second batch of participants in the Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally has successfully completed its journey into Sierra Leone, marking another exciting chapter in the country’s hosting of the world’s largest amateur rally. The convoy, made up of hundreds of international adventurers travelling in vehicles and motorbikes, entered the country through the Gbalamuya border in Kambia[…]
5th March, 2026 The second batch of participants in the iconic Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Rally has officially crossed into Sierra Leone through the Gbalamuya border in Kambia. A total of 492 adventurers driving 203 vehicles, including motorbikes, are making their way into the country ahead of tonight’s overnight stop at the scenic Bureh Beach. The atmosphere at the border[…]
4th March 2026- Berlin, Germany Sierra Leone’s bold vision for economic diversification took center stage at the 2026 Berlin Economic Forum and African Development Forum in Potsdam. Under the theme “Africa Rising as a Global Economic Power,” the nation showcased a strategic shift from traditional extractive industries toward a “soft power” economy. By engaging a diverse audience[…]
3rd March, 2026 A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, led by the Director of Tourism Travel and Exchange Program, Mohamed Jalloh, conducted an on-the-ground assessment visit to Bureh Beach to evaluate preparedness ahead of the overnight stay of participants in the second batch of the Budapest-Bamako-Freetown Rally. During the visit, the delegation[…]
The final drive is underway.Vehicles are converging, engines roaring to life, and the journey to the finish line has officially begun. Escorted by the Sierra Leone Police and security teams, rally participants are all set to move in a coordinated motorcade toward Gigibonta Car Park. The road is clear, the momentum is building, and the countdown to[…]
