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 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 Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a stern warning to school leaders across Sierra Leone, cautioning that headteachers who fail to upload the Continuous Assessment...
BBC Media Action has announced plans to develop Sierra Leone’s first dedicated support mechanism for journalists who have experienced sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) in newsrooms, marking...
President Julius Maada Bio has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church. In a message shared on social media, President Bio expressed his support for the new...
The Management of Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has officially announced temporal power outage in 17 areas within Freetown due to a broken medium voltage pole at Macauley Street,...
A local resident has raised concerns over inadequate security at QCell Mobile Network Company’s facility on Bonth Island, citing an unfinished perimeter fence that leaves equipment—and guards—vulnerable. Kadarah...
A viral video showing uniformed Sierra Leonean police officers and a civilian allegedly collecting money from commercial drivers has triggered widespread public anger. The footage, circulating on social...
The United States Department of State has introduced a revised fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications. This update affects all U.S. embassies and consulates, including Freetown, and will impact...
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, delivered a keynote address at the South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Africa Forum held at the Bintumani Conference Center in Freetown. The...
The All People's Congress (APC), Sierra Leone's main opposition party, has faced significant challenges in effectively countering President Julius Maada Bio's governance since his disputed and highly contested...
Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Fatmata Kargbo, has proudly revealed that Sierra Leone will soon begin local production of vehicle batteries, a historic milestone for the nation’s manufacturing...
We’re at a crucial point again. The opposition APC is getting ready to choose its next leader and everyone’s watching. Speeches are being made. Promises are flying around. Money is being spent. But...
Sierra Leone's Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, in enhancing accountability and transparency within the judicial system, has mandated that no executions shall be carried out by the Under...
