Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed the National Security and Central Intelligence Bill 2025 into law, marking a significant shift in the country’s security framework and paving...
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The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Sierra Leone Police has commenced a five-day intensive training programme aimed at improving the capacity of officers to respond effectively to Sexual and Gender-Based...
On Monday, 27th April 2026, as Sierra Leone marked its 65th Independence Anniversary, celebrations unfolded both at home and across the diaspora, with staff of the Sierra Leone High Commission in the United...
The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) celebrated its 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, marking its status as one of Sub-Saharan Africa's oldest political parties with a firm call for internal cohesion...
President Julius Maada Bio delivered a candid and unflinching message to Sierra Leone’s youth during the country’s 65th Independence Day address, acknowledging the deep frustrations of unemployment...
Sierra Leone’s national carrier, Air Sierra Leone, is facing an imminent shutdown of operations after its sole aircraft provider, UK-based Ascend Airways, collapsed into liquidation on April 27, leaving...
A massive fire has completely destroyed an apartment building in Looking Town, Grafton, Freetown, on the night of Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The fire, which ravaged the entire structure, has left it burned...
Julius Maada Bio has declared that he will play a decisive role in determining the next flagbearer of the Sierra Leone People's Party ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking during the commissioning...
Grassfield Community were crowned champions of the 1xBet Salone Trophy following a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Brima Lane Community in the grand final. Brima Lane Community led 1-0 at halftime after...
Sierra Leonean journalist Edward W. J. Caulker has said that Independence Day observances in Sierra Leone had greater public participation and national resonance during the tenure of former President Ernest...
The Sierra Leone government has officially responded to public outcry over viral photographs showing broken windows at State House, clarifying that the damage is the result of a past fire and that comprehensive...
Samuel Harding, the chapel keeper of Zion Methodist Church on Wilberforce Street, Freetown has been declared wanted by authorities for allegedly stealing church funds. Harding is currently on the run. The...
Lansana Dumbuya, General Secretary of the All People's Congress (APC), has responded critically to recent statements made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh regarding the status of detainees. Dumbuya...
President Julius Maada Bio has announced that he will deliver an address on the occasion of the State Opening of the Second Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone. The...
In a longstanding land dispute that has spanned over 14 years, the legal representatives of Madam Marie Sesay have issued a final demand to Dr. Richard Conteh, urging him to transfer the remaining property...
The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has issued a stern warning to the public about a misleading voice note circulating on social media regarding meter upgrades. The audio clip provides...
With funding from the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) on 1st August 2024 concluded a workshop on Cyber Law Reform in Sierra Leone. The...
On the evening of Friday, August 2, 2024, the Nightwatch newspaper office at 29 Rawdon Street in Freetown was broken into under mysterious circumstances. The burglary occurred after the office had been...
Dear National Executive of the All People's Congress (APC) Party, I write to you today as a concerned member and stakeholder of our great party, the APC. As we celebrate our legacy and the progress we've...
Two individuals accused of murder have been remanded in custody following their court appearance. Police prosecutor Inspector M.K. Taylor presented Inspector Edward Conteh from the Criminal Investigation...
Cathrine Zainab Tarawally, Chairperson of the Committee on Gender and Children's Affairs in Parliament, announced plans to extend maternal leave from three to six months. Speaking at the Atlantic Hotel...
