By Sallieu S. Kanu December 17, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone has expressed concern over a new proclamation by the United States imposing full entry restrictions on Sierra Leonean nationals. The announcement, issued on December 16, 2025, moves Sierra Leone from partial to full restriction status under U.S. immigration measures. According to the U.S....Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, December 11, 2025: The Kids Advocacy Network (KAN), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a national symposium at Fourah Bay College to address the growing threat of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in educational institutions. Held under the theme “Unite! End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,”...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Washington, DC, December 16, 2025:  The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first and second reviews of Sierra Leone’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of about US$79.8 million. This brings total disbursements under the program to approximately US$127.8 million. The...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, December 16, 2025: The Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) held their annual Political Partnership Dialogue at State House in Freetown, reaffirming their longstanding cooperation and shared commitment to democracy, peace, and socio-economic development. The meeting was chaired by President Julius Maada Bio and attended by senior...Read More

By Alimatu Jalloh December 17, 2025: The High Court of Sierra Leone has ordered Kasho Joseph Holland-Cole, Chairman of the Western Area District Council (Ward C), to publicly retract remarks he made against the Judiciary within three days. Delivering the ruling on Monday, December 15, Hon. Justice A.K. Musa directed Holland-Cole to convene a press...Read More