The Best of Africa Awards united the crème de la crème of African and Caribbean talent, a true celebration of excellence across every field. Massive thanks to everyone who joined us, and special appreciation to @twinsdntbeg and @swagofafricanews for perfectly capturing the magic. 🎥📸 #boaawards
On October 23, in Kenema, Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province showcased a culinary tapestry that left attendees spellbound as the region gears up for UNTOURISM 2026. The Gastronomy Easten Region—an initiative spanning Kenema, Kono, and Kailahun—staged a vibrant series of events designed to highlight the area’s most tastefully distinctive foods and drinks. Kenema served up a warm welcome[…]
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and its subvented agencies, successfully launched the Mini Gastronomy (Second Edition) for the Eastern Region in Kenema. The event brought together key stakeholders from the tourism sector, government representatives, and local authorities to celebrate Sierra Leone’s rich culinary heritage and promote sustainable tourism. The occasion also served as a platform[…]
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and its agencies have officially unveiled the logo for the highly anticipated One Nation Reggae Festival, set to take place from 25th–30th November 2025. The unveiling ceremony, symbolized the Ministry’s readiness to host this landmark cultural event under the theme “Shared Roots, Shared Rhythm, One Love, One Vibe.” In[…]
Ahead of the most anticipated One Nation Reggae Festival shchedule for 25th-30 November this year, the logo reveal shows preparedness of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its Agencies to host the auspicious One Nation Reggae Festival themed “Sheared roots, Sheared rhythm, One Love One Vibe”. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism Madam[…]
As part of the World Tourism Day Celebrations and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs continued efforts to promote eco-consciousness among Sierra Leoneans, a vibrant Quiz and Debate Competition was held at the MTCA Pavilion. The event brought together secondary school and university students to showcase their knowledge and perspectives on tourism, sustainability, and cultural heritage[…]
The Sierra Leone Chef Association has presented three prestigious awards and five medals to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs following Sierra Leone’s remarkable performance at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) in Accra, Ghana. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s Conference Room, where the team shared their success story and expressed appreciation for[…]
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), and its agencies with support from the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has successfully concluded the nationwide Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training and Site Engagements across eight districts, Kailahun, Bo, Pujehun, Kono, Kabala Makeni (Bombali), Kambia, and Port Loko, under the ongoing 2025 Year of Ecotourism Campaign. The initiative[…]
he Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Jane Morris Goodall, an extraordinary conservationist whose global legacy has left an indelible mark on Sierra Leone. She will always be remembered for encouraging the establishment of the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and for her invaluable support to the sanctuary and the[…]
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and its agencies, with support from the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), have advanced their nationwide Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training to Makeni, Bombali District, as part of the Year of Ecotourism Campaign. The two-day engagement combined capacity-building sessions with field visits to key attractions including Wusum Hills (Waterworks),[…]










