The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a major policy shift in the management of the country’s mineral assets, following directives issued by President Julius Maada Bio aimed...
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Officers from the Operational Support Division (OSD) of the Sierra Leone Police have reportedly fired teargas at Mohamed Omodu “Jagaban” Kamara and his supporters during a gathering in Wellington on...
Residents in several parts of central Freetown are currently experiencing electricity supply disruptions following a transformer failure affecting the Priscilla Street and the surrounding areas. According...
The leadership of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), has held a meeting with several flagbearer aspirants as part of efforts to promote dialogue and unity within...
Health Alert, a civil society organisation (CSO) is deeply concerned about the findings of the 2024 Auditor General’s Report, which highlights widespread poor financial management and weak accountability...
A female student of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), identified as Salamatu Sesay, has been allegedly murdered following written threat that mentioned a campus ladies’ fraternity. The incident...
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio led a high-level ECOWAS Mission to Guinea-Bissau, in line with the communiqué of the 68th ECOWAS Summit, to engage the country’s military leadership on the...
The Lawyers’ Society of Sierra Leone has formally challenged the composition of a newly sworn-in tribunal tasked with investigating alleged misconduct by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Allan B. Halloway. In...
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Sierra Leone, David Kpakima, a minority shareholder and Group Chief Operating Officer of Zoodlabs (SL) Limited, Metro Cable (SL) Limited, and Smart Telecoms Limited,...
Two individuals were formally remanded in custody at the Sierra Leone Correctional Centre (SLCC) in Kenema after facing charges related to a series of serious crimes, including murder and attempted murder. The...
Opposition leader Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray has alleged that President Julius Maada Bio made an unannounced trip to Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, January 10, 2026. According to a social media statement...
The Mayor of Freetown City Council has expressed serious concern over the timing of the proposed transfer of the Council’s Finance Officer, warning that the move could disrupt critical year-end financial...
East End Lions Football Club has received a significant financial boost after its Chairman, Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr., announced a major investment to support the team during the ongoing 2025/2026 Sierra...
Multi-award-winning Sierra Leonean rap and Afrobeat artist, Drizilik, recently graced the stage alongside one of Nigeria’s biggest artists, Mr Eazi, at the Detty Rave music festival in Ghana. Drizilik...
Students of Fourah Bay College (FBC) have expressed frustration over the continued practice of loading five passengers per row in the college bus, a routine they describe as both uncomfortable and unsafe. Every...
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has underscored the growing global influence of African culture, saying the rhythm and vibe in major cities worldwide are increasingly shaped by “African drums, clay,...
First Lady Fatima Maada Bio has reaffirmed her deep connection to Kono District, describing herself as “a daughter of the soil” whose commitment comes “from the soul.” Speaking during the KonoFest...
The Ministry of Defence and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have issued an urgent public disclaimer following the discovery of a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating the Chief of...
Confusion erupted at the Freetown Port on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, after members of the Indigenous Transport Owners Association at Water Quay reportedly blocked the Savage Square gate, preventing...
Former Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), John Oponjo Benjamin, has weighed in on growing speculation surrounding Dr. Kandeh Yumkella’s reported interest in the party’s flagbearer...
Official forecasts, that I have read from the International Monetary Fund and crossed referenced with other sources, including independent estimates, show that Sierra Leone’s economy steadily gained...
