By Alusine Sesay  Freetown, January 5, 2026: Concerns have circulated among citizens regarding the health of Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, after recent images appeared to show him physically diminished. The speculation has sparked public debate about his ability to continue performing his duties as Head of State. Reports in some quarters suggested that...Read More

Story by Mongabay BONTHE, Sierra Leone — On the island of Sherbro in Sierra Leone, as in much of the country, there’s limited access to vital services needed to make ends meet. “Here our people only rely on fishing and a few on agriculture and have nothing else to occupy our children, our youths,” Nenneh...Read More

By Xinhua Justina Zainab Conteh (R), executive director of the Saint George Foundation, presents a gratitude plaque to the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone at the Saint George Foundation Children’s Welfare Institute in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Jan. 2, 2026. The 26th Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday...Read More

By Abdul Malik In Sierra Leone’s political landscape—often defined by entrenched loyalties and regional divides—few figures inspire as much intrigue as Ambassador Omrie Golley. A peace advocate and diplomat turned politician, Golley’s quiet yet deliberate presence within the All People’s Congress (APC) has made him both a subject of curiosity and a symbol of the...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 1, 2026: Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has announced her intention to run for the presidency in 2028, marking a historic moment in Sierra Leone’s political landscape. The declaration came as she reflected on the achievements and challenges of the Freetown City Council (FCC) in 2025, outlining progress in...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, January 5, 2026 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced the operationalization of the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Regulations, 2025, a landmark legal framework designed to safeguard individuals who expose corruption or provide evidence in corruption-related cases. The new regulations establish clear protection mechanisms for whistleblowers and witnesses facing threats,...Read More