Sierra Leone – January 2026: The recently concluded One Nation Reggae Festival has not only celebrated Sierra Leone’s vibrant cultural heritage but also generated significant financial returns, yielding more than Le1 billion and USD 10,000 to support the creative industries, hurricane relief, and national revenue. Conceptualized to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean cultures, the six-day...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Africell Sierra Leone has recently launched Kidzonet, a pioneering SIM-based child online protection service designed to safeguard children’s internet use by limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. Unlike traditional app-based solutions, Kidzonet operates directly at the SIM level, requiring no mobile applications or complex device configurations. Parents and guardians can...Read More
By Salllieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 2026: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has posted unprecedented financial growth for the year 2024, according to figures released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The report highlights a remarkable leap in share capital and strong profitability despite external shocks in global financial markets. The bank’s share...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu January 7, 2026: The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with partner institutions, has stepped up its safety and Right of Way (ROW) enforcement operations across major congestion-prone corridors in Freetown’s western area. In the early hours of Wednesday, enforcement teams descended on Cantonment Road and Riverside, towing away stationary and...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 7, 2026: The Office of the Administrator and Registrar General (OARG) has announced the successful completion of all registrable instruments processed during the 2025 calendar year, in line with the Registration of Instruments Act (Cap 256 of the Laws of Sierra Leone) and other applicable regulations. According...Read More
Sierra Leone – January 2026: Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport surged in 2025, reflecting renewed confidence in Sierra Leone’s aviation sector and the impact of sustained reforms in air transport management. Official figures released by the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) show that 268,929 passengers were processed through the airport during the year,...Read More
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
