Sierra Leone Army Loses Brigadier General Kestoria Olufemi Kabia

2 years ago

Sierra Leone on Sunday, June 30th 2024 mourns the passing of a trailblazing leader and inspirational figure, Brigadier General Kestoria Olufemi Kabia, the first female brigadier in the Republic of Sierra...

Tensions Escalate Over Boundary Encroachment by Guinean Military in Kambia District

2 years ago

A simmering boundary encroachment attempt by Guinea military officers has escalated, leading to contention between the RSLAF and Guinean Armed Forces (GAF) over a piece of land called "Saraboli Salone"...

Sierra Leone Army to Participate in 2nd African Military Games

2 years ago

The Republic of The Sierra Leone Armed Forces is gearing up to Participate in the Second Edition of the the African Military Games which is schedule to take place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The 42...

U.S. Embassy Provides Heavy-Duty Equipment Training to RSLAF

2 years ago

On May 24, U.S. Embassy Freetown, in partnership with U.S. contractor Triple Canopy, completed a six-month long training of 40 Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) soldiers on how to operate and...

United States Expands State Partnership Programme to Include Sierra Leone Armed Forces

2 years ago

The United States Government Partnership Programme has given the green light for the expansion of its state partnership initiative in West Africa. The latest development involves the inclusion of the...

Sierra Leone Military Partners With NSA to Promote Sports And Fitness Among Officers

2 years ago

The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is embarking on an initiative to promote sports within its ranks by partnering with the National Sports Authority (NSA) to construct a gymnasium at the...

President Bio Decorates Recently Promoted Brigadier Generals

2 years ago

The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio at the state house decorated and honored newly promoted Brigadier Generals of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces. These...

Soldier Who Pleaded Guilty in Failed Coup Trial Sentenced to 30 Years Imprisonment

2 years ago

Alhaji Koroma, a member of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) who pleaded guilty in connection with the November 26th failed attempted coup in Sierra Leone has been sentenced to 30 years...

Treason Trial 16th Witness Recounts Harrowing Attack: “I Still Have a Fragment in My Stomach”

2 years ago

Following the treason trial, Major Dassama, the sixteenth prosecution witness, took the stand before Justice Komba Kamanda of High Court No. 1. The trial, involving Amadu Koita Makalo and eleven others...

CCTV Footage And Audio-Visual Evidence of Attempted Coup Plot Presented in Court

2 years ago

The ongoing court-martial trial of 27 soldiers from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) took a dramatic turn on Wednesday with the presentation of audio-visual evidence. A prosecution witness,...