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, up...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 the...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 Sumaila,...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 donated...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 party’s...Read More
