Sierra Leone has been called upon to send troops as part of a new regional security mission approved by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to help stabilize the...
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Financial Secretary Matthew Dingie has issued a clarification regarding the government's recently imposed tax on bottled water, stating that the levy applies strictly to imported products and will not...
Umaru Napoleon Koroma, the former National Secretary General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), has issued a strong rebuttal against claims that funds "vanished" from the party’s accounts during...
The General Manager of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, Dr. Abdulai Fofanah, has expressed serious concern over persistent delays caused by clearing agents, describing them as the primary challenge affecting...
The Office of the President has issued an urgent disclaimer regarding a fraudulent investment platform known as "AfriQuantumX," which is currently circulating on social media using a manipulated video...
History has shown that there are critical moments when people living under non-democratic rule rise and successfully impose democratic reforms. In some cases, these popular uprisings even force regime...
Mohamed Forna, widely known as Medo Reziger, has been relieved of his duties as a scout at East End Lions Football Club following allegations that he inflated player transfer fees and demanded a 60–40...
Rokel Commercial Bank (RC Bank) is set to take over the management of Union Trust Bank (UTB) after the latter was placed under resolution by the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL), the central bank announced on...
The long-awaited rehabilitation of Sierra Leone’s Siaka Stevens National Stadium has been delayed once more, with the National Sports Authority (NSA) confirming the project will not be completed until...
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, last week convened a national validation workshop to review Sierra Leone’s annual quantification forecast for 2026-2030, as well as...
The High Court of Sierra Leone on Monday sentenced three women to lengthy prison terms for drug offences following major raids in Freetown earlier this year. Justice Josephine F. Hinga handed 30-year sentences...
The outcome for Mohamed Jalloh, 25, a motorcycle rider accused of impersonating a landlord, hinges on a forthcoming ruling from the Pademba Road Court, which could potentially result in a jail sentence. Jalloh...
Representatives from government agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations gathered in Makeni as MoPED and UNICEF kicked off a crucial training to improve the management and accountability of cash...
Umar Mansaray, a prominent businessman, appeared in Freetown court today facing serious drug manufacturing and possession charges, with bail denied amid mounting evidence. According to court records,...
The Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, has explained the current position of former Vice President Dr. Samuel Sam-Sumana under the party’s constitution. This...
The Krio Descendants Union Maryland (KDU-MD) successfully hosted the 2025 Global Family Reunion from August 28 to September 1, bringing together Krios, descendants, and friends from across the world for...
The Bank of Sierra Leone has set December 31, 2025, as the deadline for all commercial banks and financial institutions in the country to fully enforce the use of the National Identification Number (NIN)...
Sierra Leone’s under-16 basketball squad is set to compete at the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, thanks to renewed support from Africell Sierra Leone. The telecoms giant has stepped in...
The legal and media fraternity in Sierra Leone has been thrown into mourning following reports of the sudden passing of young lawyer, Barrister Jamil Sesay. The cause of death remains unknown at this time. Sesay,...
Bombali, 20th August 2025 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Northern Regional Office has engaged staff of the Senior District Officer’s (SDO) Office in Bombali to address alleged corruption concerns...
Sierra Leone is making a strong impression at the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), which opened this week under the theme “Connecting African Markets.” The annual event,...
