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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The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has issued an urgent reminder to mining companies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license holders, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), television and radio stations,...
The European Union has criticized Sierra Leone for failing to outlaw Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in its newly enacted Child Rights Act of 2025, describing the omission as a major setback in the country’s...
The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, was on Saturday, 6 December 2025, reportedly prevented from entering the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) national headquarters in Freetown after...
A ten-year-old girl, identified as Ismatu Kargbo, is receiving medical treatment after she was allegedly stabbed by her mother in Port Loko Town. The incident occurred at New London along the Kambia...
President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and current Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has honoured the inauguration...
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...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, today, Monday, 26th May 2025 engaged pupils of Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School. The minister discussed key issues affecting young...
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police at the Mena Police Station in Makeni have reportedly locked down the office of the Makeni Regional Hospital Secretary, Mr. Kabia. "Out...
The Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship Feed Salone initiative is facing a serious threat due to rampant and unregulated cattle herding. As the planting season begins nationwide, the destructive impact...
The Sierra Leone Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHATA) expressed deep concern over recent increases in airport taxes, warning that the additional charges could hinder the growth of the country’s...
Sierra Leonea's High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba on Friday, 23rd May joined colleague Heads of Mission, state officials and invited guests at a flag-raising ceremony in...
Honorable Ibrahim Ben Kargbo has urged Dr. Samura Kamara to engage with the All People's Congress (APC) as the party prepares for the upcoming 2028 elections. Speaking on AYV TV, Hon Kargbo emphasized...
The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and the Ministry of Health have urged the public to remain vigilant amid rising Mpox cases in Freetown. In a press release issued on May 25, 2025, the agencies...
During a presentation at the ECOWAS Parliament, Honorable Abdul Kargbo, Opposition Leader in Parliament, reaffirmed Sierra Leone's claim to the territory of Yenga, emphasizing its historical and legal...
The management of Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has announced its temporarily closure until further notice. According to a notice from the management, the decision to temporarily close the Sanctuary is...
As part of a recent familiarization visit to India for West and Central African content creators, I had the opportunity to tour the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s centralized kitchen in Bangalore – one...
