President Brigadier General (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio has appointed Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone...
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The All People's Congress (APC) Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) announced the successful conclusion of its nationwide lower-level internal elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. According...
Prominent All People's Congress (APC) figure Sylvia Olayinka Blyden has defended the party's decision to use images of animals and objects on ballot papers during its lower-level elections, citing cost...
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), in partnership with the European Union and funded through International IDEA, has concluded a nationwide training programme aimed at strengthening journalists’...
A new star has risen on Sierra Leone’s athletics track. Hawanatu, a student of Dr. Kadi Sesay Girls Secondary School in Port Loko, has emerged as the National Under-18 Female Champion, confirming her...
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Sengeh, has stated that he enjoys his work as a leader because he understands one simple truth: critics will always criticise no matter what you do. Speaking on...
The Mayor of Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has confirmed that all debris from the February 8 fire incident on ECOWAS Street has now been fully cleared, following days of intensive cleanup efforts by the Freetown...
The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the wider political community are in mourning following the announcement of the death of Honourable Bamie Chidi, affectionately known across the nation as Hon....
Sierra Leonean reality television personality Hawa Hunt has revealed that she previously worked as an information gatherer for a United States intelligence service, a disclosure that has raised concerns...
Prominent lawyer and activist Basita Michael has raised concerns over the congratulatory messages surrounding the recent appointment of Sierra Leone’s new Chief Electoral Commissioner, Edmond Alpha. Michael...
Richard Konteh, aspiring presidential candidate for the All People's Congress (APC) has issued a public statement addressing the arrest and detention of popular musician and model Zainab Sheriff, describing...
The National Director of the Young Women in Governance Network (YWIGN), Mariama Jalloh, has called for clearly defined and enforceable constitutional provisions to protect the rights of women and young...
Prominent lawyer and activist Basita Michael has expressed concerns over the Government’s decision to fix national elections on the second Saturday in November. She says the move departs from both...
The All People’s Congress (APC), through its Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC), has officially invited credible institutions and party stakeholders to express interest in observing the APC...
The Catholic Diocese of Kenema confirmed that Rev. Fr. James J. J. Jamiru, Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Parish in Pendembu, was attacked by armed men at his parish residence. The confirmation was made...
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Freetown has launched an investigation following an alleged attack on former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Michael Ambrose Sovula in Bo, which has left...
Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has disclosed plans to transition into business after completing his parliamentary career in 2028, with a particular interest in...
The National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and the Budget Advocacy Network (BAN) have taken steps toward piloting a citizen-led system to monitor public procurement processes in Sierra Leone. The...
The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, held high-level engagements at FITUR 2026 in Madrid, including a strategic meeting with the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, H.E. Shaikha...
A delegation from Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health has visited IRCAD Africa at Kigali Health City to explore potential partnerships to strengthen advanced surgical training and specialised healthcare...
The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has arrested 11 individuals for alleged illegal deforestation and charcoal burning in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. The arrests were carried...
