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...
The Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) is on the verge of drastically reducing the number of delegates attending its national conventions if the draft constitution is endorsed at the upcoming National...
Freetown Innovation Lab, a social enterprise from Sierra Leone, made a significant impact at Africa's largest E-Mobility event in South Africa. The competition, hosted by the VUKA Group, serves as a premier...
Tensions are rising within Sierra Leone's media and governance circles following allegations that Reverend Smart K. Senessie, Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), ordered...
The World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Report published on 10th October 2024, demonstrated that the country's economic projection has grown by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations driven by strong performance...
The Law Reform Commission, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held a significant event at the Bank Complex aimed at reviewing the Police Act of 1964. The gathering,...
The Sierra Leone Parliament is embroiled in heated debates over the newly introduced Child Rights Act Bill, with lawmakers voicing concerns about its potential impact on traditional practices. The bill,...
His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio, took a hands-on approach to agricultural development by participating in a symbolic rice harvest on his farm in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom. The event, held ahead...
The 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) saw approximately 40,000 candidates meet the minimum benchmark of obtaining five credits in a single sitting. This figure comes from...
During the parliamentary debate on the ratification of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement between Sierra Leone and the United States, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh,...
In a recent interview on AYV TV's "Wake Up Sierra Leone" program, U.S. Ambassador Bryan David Hunt clarified the limitations of U.S. financial support to Sierra Leone, particularly regarding the country's...
