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...
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Sierra Leone's Parliament commenced the debate on the 2025 National Budget, also known as the Appropriation Act 2025, under the theme "Improving the Well-Being and Quality...
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is proudly representing Sierra Leone in the second edition of the African Military Games (AMGA), currently underway in Abuja, Nigeria. A delegation of...
Experts from INTERPOL recently concluded a visit to Sierra Leone, focusing on implementing the INTERPOL I247 system and delivering specialized training for personnel from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP)...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Emmanuel Abdulai, has expressed optimism that COP29 will yield a strong global consensus on climate action, underscoring the need for...
The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has taken a significant step to enhance tax compliance and build stronger relationships with taxpayers by hosting a stakeholder engagement session with medium taxpayers...
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has expressed concern over a series of social media publications that allegedly incite fear and threaten the peace and security of the nation. In a statement issued recently,...
In a press release dated November 20, 2024, Comrade Bai Mahmoud Bangura, the National Organising Secretary of the All Peoples Congress (APC) party, has officially declared his intention to resume his role. This...
Honourable Ibrahim Barrie of Bombali District, known for his dual role as a lecturer and lawmaker, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to education by fully sponsoring this year’s University...
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted a one-day interactive workshop on November 21, 2024, at New England Ville, Freetown, aimed at equipping journalists with knowledge about the Red Cross...
The Director General of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC), Emanuel Mannah, has been accused of conflict of interest and alleged abuse of office. According to reports,...
