By Fatima Kpaka Party and Government Leaders Unite in Praise for Sierra Leone’s Regional Role Freetown, July 22, 2026 – The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) administrative leadership and Cabinet have hailed President Julius Maada Bio as a “history maker” following Sierra Leone’s successful hosting and chairing of the 69th ECOWAS Summit. At a gathering...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone has clinched one of the most influential positions within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali appointed as Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. The appointment, announced at the Government’s Weekly Press Conference in Freetown, is being hailed as...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Justice Ministers of Sierra Leone and Netherlands Deepen Security Cooperation Freetown/Accra – The Netherlands has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the arrest and extradition of fugitive drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, widely known as Bolle Jos, who is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone. Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel confirmed...Read More

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Director Ibrahim Foday-Musa Honoured for Exemplary Coordination of Emergency Response Freetown, July 21, 2026 – The Ministry of Health has honoured its Director of Hospital and Ambulance Services, Mr. Ibrahim Foday-Musa, as “Hero of the Week” for his outstanding leadership in coordinating medical preparedness and emergency response during the successful ECOWAS...Read More

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – What began as public debate over the cost of hosting the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has transformed into a showcase of how strategic infrastructure investment can deliver immediate economic benefits while laying the foundation for long-term growth. The landmark summit, anchored...Read More

By Claudia Redwood-Sawyerr Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) has called on Sierra Leone to build on the momentum generated by the recently concluded ECOWAS Summit by strengthening civic education, promoting regional integration, and maintaining accountability in governance. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference on Tuesday 21st July 2026, Executive...Read More

Expanded Babadorie Facility Boosts Storage, Improves Water Security for 90,000 Residents By Sallieu S. Kanu Regent, Freetown – July 20, 2026 – A high-level African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Acting Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, has commended Sierra Leone’s progress on the Freetown Water Supply and...Read More