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...
Tensions erupted on Saturday, 7th June, 2025 during the lower-level executive elections of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) in constituency 131, leading to the cancellation of the entire...
The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone has suspended the issuance of nonimmigrant visas for Sierra Leonean nationals, following a recent proclamation visa ban and restrictions made by President Donald J. Trump. The...
Zala Petroleum and the Leonoil Company have officially reduced the pump prices of their petroleum products, setting new prices at Le25 per litre for petrol at Leonco stations, and Le23 per litre for both...
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay Esq., convened a high-level meeting with the Executive Director of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), Mr. Abdul...
The Sierra Leone Government has adopted a diplomatic approach in response to recent travel ban and restrictions imposed by the United States President, Donald J. Trump. Minister of Information and Civic...
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), led by Executive Director Mr. James Baggie Bio, is actively working to clear illegal garages along Model Junction as part of ongoing efforts to enhance road...
As part of Sierra Leone’s renewed commitment to tackling the growing threat of drug and substance abuse, the Ministry of Social Welfare has taken a bold step by facilitating the rehabilitation of 50...
The Sierra Leone Parliament is poised to ratify the African Road Safety Charter following a meeting with the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Ministry of Transport and Aviation. The...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from The OPEC Fund for International Development, to support clean cooking solutions in WFP-supported schools...
The Minister of Youth Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Sannoh, delivered a heartfelt tribute to Activist Akmed Sidi Kamara, popularly known as Black Coffee, at his burial ceremony held at the Freetown City Council...
