The United States government has issued a full suspension on the entry of Sierra Leonean nationals, both immigrants and nonimmigrants, effective 1 January 2026. The ban was announced...
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Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, has warned that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to attend the ongoing parliamentary debate on the Appropriation Act for 2026...
Sierra Leonean football has entered a new chapter with the official unveiling of 1xBet Sierra Leone as the official sponsor of FC Kallon, signaling a dynamic partnership focused on responsible sport and...
Sierra Leone has received a crucial financial boost from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the approval of an immediate disbursement of SDR 58.3 million (about US$79.8 million) following the...
A new national survey reveals that public trust in Sierra Leone’s Electoral Commission (ECSL) has fallen to a historic low, with just 34% of Sierra Leoneans expressing confidence in the institution responsible...
Civil society groups, traditional authorities, and elected officials in Kambia District have strongly condemned the repeated theft and vandalization of newly installed electricity power station transformers,...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant, has called on private sector investors to play a greater role in addressing the country’s ongoing energy challenges, stressing that government...
Internal disagreements within the All People’s Congress (APC) Southern Region have come to the forefront, with party members urging reconciliation and unity ahead of the 2028 general elections. On...
The All People’s Congress (APC) Publicity Secretariat official, Abdul Karim Kamara Esq., has dismissed claims suggesting that the party’s 2013 and 2018 presidential candidate, Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson...
A violent incident has rocked the Fullah Town community in Waterloo, as a schoolboy was reportedly stabbed multiple times in the neck by a friend over a personal dispute. The victim, identified as Marcelo,...
An 18-year-old girl from Sierra Leone reportedly fell victim to a human trafficking scheme after traveling to Nigeria under the pretext of pursuing a career in Nollywood. The incident has circulated...
A wave of TikTok account bans targeting Sierra Leonean content creators has sparked outrage and confusion. On Tuesday, at least five popular accounts, belonging to Michael A. Sesay (@michael.a..sesay),...
Two persons have been arrested by Kissy Division police for allegedly stealing cables from an Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) transformer. The suspects, 23-year-old Mohamed Jalloh...
Mighty Blackpool Football Club has sacked its entire coaching staff following a dismal start to the 2024/2025 Leone Rock Premier League season. The announcement, made by the club, cited "a series of...
President Julius Maada Bio has appointed Ms. Martina B. Egbenda Esq. as the new Administrator and Registrar General, and Mr. Daniel E. Johnson Esq. as the Deputy Administrator and Registrar General. The...
A senior accountant employed by West Africa Operations and Management Company (WAOMC), 39-year-old Lamin Tarawally, was brought before Freetown's Pademba Road Court yesterday, accused of a scheme to defraud...
Emma Morlia Sesay, an unemployed woman, found herself behind bars after making her first appearance at Pademba Road Court No. 2, facing a charge of child stealing. The charge, categorized as contrary...
Opposition politician and social commentator, Dr. Sylvia Blyden, has dismissed allegations that Sierra Leone's First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, is familiar with Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious drug dealer...
The APC continues to create quagmires for Sam Sumana, while the SLPP has seemingly established a level playing field for Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (KKY) to contest for the presidency. Politics is a game...
The United States (US) government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Sierra Leone and other developing countries following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. This...
President Julius Maada Bio joined fellow Heads of State at the inaugural Mission 300 Summit to reaffirm his government’s commitment to delivering universal access to energy in Sierra Leone. In his address...
