Tolulope Aina

Jan 5, 2026

ECOWAS Under President Bio’s Chairmanship Warns Against External Interference in Venezuela

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), currently under the Chairmanship of Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, has issued a…

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Jan 2, 2026

Accept Defeat and Cooperate With the Government – Sierra Leoneans Urge Opposition Parties After Election Defeat

An overwhelming majority of Sierra Leoneans want opposition parties to adopt a cooperative stance following an election defeat, prioritizing helping the government…

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Jan 1, 2026

President Bio Declares 2026 a “Year of Action,” Prioritising Food Security and Economic Stability

President Julius Maada Bio has ushered in 2026 with a call for resilience and accountability, terming the new year a “turning point”…

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Dec 26, 2025

Categories of Sierra Leoneans Who Can Enter America After Full U.S. Travel Ban Takes Effect

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has recently issued a new proclamation imposing a full suspension of entry for all nationals of Sierra…

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Dec 26, 2025

Majority of Sierra Leoneans Ask APC And SLPP to Use Direct Primaries For 2028 Flagbearer Election

A new nationwide survey has found overwhelming support among Sierra Leoneans for political parties to adopt more inclusive methods for selecting their…

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Dec 26, 2025

SLPP Flagbearer Race Wide Open as Survey Shows No Clear Frontrunner

A new national survey indicates that the race for the flagbearer position of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is highly…

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Dec 23, 2025

Sierra Leone and the United States Sign $129 Million Health Agreement

Sierra Leone and the United States signed a major five-year health cooperation agreement on Monday, committing over $129 million in U.S. funding…

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Dec 19, 2025

UK Government Slashes £35 Million Funding for Sierra Leone to £1 Million, Cuts Nearly All Development Aid

The United Kingdom has drastically reduced its development assistance to Sierra Leone, effectively eliminating nearly all bilateral aid, including a major £35…

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Dec 18, 2025

Over 400 New Lawyers Called to Bar in Sierra Leone

More than 400 new lawyers were formally admitted to the practice of law in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, December 17, marking a…

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Dec 16, 2025

U.S. Places Permanent Travel Ban on Sierra Leone Nationals From 2026

The United States government has issued a full suspension on the entry of Sierra Leonean nationals, both immigrants and nonimmigrants, effective 1…

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Dec 16, 2025

Karpowership Owed $50 Million – Energy Minister Reveals Sierra Leone’s $100M Electricity Debt Crisis

Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant has revealed that Sierra Leone’s energy sector is currently grappling with a staggering debt burden of…

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Dec 11, 2025

New ECOWAS Act Mandates Sierra Leone to Reduce High Cost of Air Travel

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a binding directive to the government of Sierra Leone to eliminate its…

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