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...
The U.S. Government reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation by sponsoring Obangame Express 2025, a premier multinational maritime exercise held across West and Central...
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad, a move that could significantly impact immigrant communities, including Sierra Leoneans who rely on funds from...
President Julius Maada Bio has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church. In a message shared on social media, President Bio expressed his support for the new...
The United States Department of State has introduced a revised fee schedule for non-immigrant visa applications. This update affects all U.S. embassies and consulates, including Freetown, and will impact...
The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has announced that it will be closed for official business today, April 28, in observance of Sierra Leone’s Independence Day, a local public holiday. In a post...
A delegation from the Carter Center in the United States on Friday, 25th April 2025, visited Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda. The delegation registered their impression...
Sierra Leone stands to be significantly impacted by potential drastic cuts or a complete shutdown of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a United States development agency. Recent reports indicate...
