On June 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation instituting a new travel ban, restricting the entry of Sierra Leonean nationals for tourist, student, business, exchange, and immigrant...
The Government of Sierra Leone and U.S.-based company Acrow have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the long-anticipated financing and construction of the Lungi Bridge. The agreement,...
Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh hosted the US Ambassador and representatives from a major international company with ties to the UK and the US to discuss the progress of the Freetown-Lungi Bridge project. The...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy Kabba, has said that some government officials are linked to the country’s U.S. visa overstay problems. In an online interview program, Kabba explained...
In Sierra Leone, remittances are more than financial transactions, they are the lifeblood of our society. From the bustling markets of #Freetown to the quiet, resilient communities of #Kabala, money sent...
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown, Fr. Peter Konteh has termed the US Visa ban on Sierra Leoneans as an embarrassment to the nation. Konteh, speaking to ACI Africa, earlier this week said the...
On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration announced a partial U.S. visa ban on Sierra Leone, citing visa overstays and a refusal to repatriate deported nationals. The ban, effective June 9, affects immigrant...
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a new executive order imposing a partial travel ban on Sierra Leone, citing high visa overstay rates and insufficient cooperation in repatriating deported nationals....
Christian Lahai Bangura Joins US Army (Tipo Nayo Bangs), a Sierra Leonean citizen and entertainment promoter, has officially joined the United States Army. The news was shared by Tipo himself on Facebook,...
A total of 78 Sierra Leonean pilgrims from the diaspora have arrived safely in Madinah ahead of the 2025 Hajj. The pilgrims have been checked into Karam Alkhayr Hotel, located a short walking distance...
