Freetown, Sierra Leone – April 2026 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has urged President Julius Maada Bio to initiate a roundtable dialogue with the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), stressing the importance of unity and constructive engagement ahead of Sierra Leone’s 2028 general elections. Speaking during a recent engagement, NDA Chairman Sheriff Barrie emphasized...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – April 2, 2026 — Three senior figures from the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) have sharply criticized the Government of Sierra Leone’s latest fuel price adjustment, describing it as reckless, burdensome, and a betrayal of struggling citizens. Hon. Ben Alpha, an opposition Member of Parliament, condemned the increase...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Kailahun District, Sierra Leone – March 27, 2026 — The tragic death of Tenneh Fayia, discovered in a savanna grassland in Ngesio Community, Kissi Teng Chiefdom, has sparked calls for justice from her daughter, Tewa Fayia. According to police reports, the body was found on March 27, prompting authorities to seek...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – Thursday, April 2, 2026: President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has commissioned a state-of-the-art diagnostic center and modern burns unit at Connaught Government Hospital in Freetown, marking a major milestone in Sierra Leone’s health sector reform. The newly inaugurated facilities include the country’s first publicly owned advanced CT scanners,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – March 28, 2026 — The Anglican Diocesan Men’s Union (DMU) has reaffirmed its commitment to compassion and service by donating essential items to Cheshire Home in Cline Town, eastern Freetown, a facility dedicated to caring for children with disabilities. The donation included seven bags of rice, clothing,...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – March 31, 2026: President Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned the new headquarters of the West Africa Reinsurance Corporation (WAICA Re) PLC, describing the event as a landmark achievement for Sierra Leone, the West African sub-region, and the insurance industry. The newly constructed headquarters, located at 4A Alshek Crescent, Hill Station,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – March 31, 2026: At its weekly press briefing, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) addressed pressing national issues ranging from religious tolerance to local governance and civil society perspectives on development. The Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, announced the signing of a landmark communiqué between...Read More
By Desmond Lewis March 31, 2026: The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the persistent failure of law enforcement agencies to execute valid court orders, injunctions, and non-bailable warrants. The organization warns that this trend undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in...Read More
By Desmond Lewis March 31, 2026: The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the persistent failure of law enforcement agencies to execute valid court orders, injunctions, and non-bailable warrants. The organization warns that this trend undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in...Read More
April 1, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has officially begun nationwide enforcement of the Unified Resident and Work Permit system, following the expiration of a 90-day grace period on March 31. Non-compliance now carries penalties of up to $5,000. Seventeen vehicles and twenty motorbikes have been deployed to strengthen field operations, enabling compliance teams...Read More
