By Fatima Kpaka   Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has once again denied bail to entertainer and activist Zainab Sheriff, marking the fourth refusal since her arraignment on charges of incitement and threatening language under Section 30(1) of the Public Order Act 1965. Sheriff...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Washington, March 10, 2026: The World Bank Group has approved a $137 million regional initiative to accelerate digital integration and job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The program, known as the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP2), is expected to boost broadband access for 5.2 million people, enable 5.4...Read More

Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) welcomed a high-level Russian delegation in a meeting focused on strengthening cultural and educational ties between Sierra Leone and Russia. The visit was facilitated by the Office of the Vice President and accompanied by Hon. Sahr Emerson Lamina, Member of Parliament....Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu March 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have reported a slight increase in crime nationwide in 2025, according to its latest Annual Crime Report. The findings highlight trends in criminal activity and road traffic offences, providing guidance for policing strategies, policy formulation, and crime prevention initiatives. National Crime Statistics 2025: 34,066...Read More

Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), through its NGO Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO), continued its NGO Open Information Initiative with presentations from BRAC Sierra Leone, AVSI Foundation, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The session took place...Read More

A prominent Africa–Europe trade envoy and philanthropist, Michele Maria Valenti, has extended humanitarian support to religious communities in Sierra Leone during the holy month of Ramadan and the Lent season. The humanitarian assistance, distributed on March 11, 2026, was facilitated through Valenti’s business partner in the country, Alhaji Bangura. The donation included essential food items...Read More

Leone Rock Metal Group (LRMG) marked International Women’s Day with vibrant celebrations across its headquarters and subsidiary sites, reaffirming the company’s strong commitment to empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of its female workforce. At the company’s headquarters, LRMG partnered with the Confucius Institute to host a cultural exchange and reflection event...Read More

Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: The newly posted Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong, paid a courtesy call on the National Security Coordinator (NSCoord) and Head of the Office of National Security (ONS), Mr. Abdulai Caulker. Welcoming the Ambassador and his delegation, Mr. Caulker expressed delight at the visit and extended...Read More