By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, March 2, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced preparations to host the second batch of participants in the 2026 Budapest–Bamako–Freetown Rally, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s growing reputation as a premier adventure and tourism destination. The second batch, comprising 492 participants and 203 vehicles including motorbikes, is scheduled to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, February 26, 2026: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has wrapped up its latest review mission on Sierra Leone’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program, assessing the country’s progress on key economic reforms and governance commitments. Christian Saborowski, IMF Mission Chief for Sierra Leone, outlined the areas under review, including: Implementation of structural...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The Sierra Leone Film Council (SLFC), the body responsible for promoting Sierra Leone’s film industry, has announced that electricity will soon be supplied to Mokamba Village in the Western Rural District as part of efforts to support national development and the growth of the creative sector. Mokamba, widely regarded as one of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Hon. Abdul Kargbo, Leader of the Opposition in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, has raised alarm at the ECOWAS Parliament over what he described as worsening democratic backsliding and mounting security concerns in the country. Presenting what he called a “firm and detailed case,” Kargbo urged urgent regional intervention, citing both political and security...Read More
Judges of the Residual Special Court ended their two-day Plenary on Friday by electing new officers to lead the Court. Justice Isaack Lenaola, the immediate past Vice President, is now President. Justice Andrew Hatton was elected Vice President, and Justice Tonia Barnett was elected as Staff Appeals Judge. Officers are elected to two-year terms that are...Read More
