The Government of Sierra Leone has provided a detailed update on the challenges facing the state-owned telecommunications company, Sierratel, highlighting issues of legacy debt, obsolete infrastructure, and mounting staff liabilities, among others. A number of factors are responsible for the company’s sad state of affairs. Upon assuming office in 2018, this government inherited Sierratel in what...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, April 13, 2026: Former Sierra Leone national team coach Mohamed Kallon has fired back at the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), rejecting allegations of misconduct and insisting his dismissal was unjustified. In a live Facebook broadcast, Kallon described the claims as unfounded, instead pointing to the progress achieved during his tenure...Read More
By Bami Anthony Sierratel, once revered as the backbone of Sierra Leone’s telecommunications sector, now finds itself mired in significant operational and financial decline. This once-prominent provider of connectivity and communication has encountered a range of challenges, resulting in frequent service disruptions and a troubling loss of public trust. The company’s journey reflects a stark transformation...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – April 2026: Minister of Sports Augusta James Teima has distanced her office from the controversial sacking of Mohamed Kallon as Leone Stars head coach, blaming the National Sports Authority (NSA) for failing to finalize his contract. Speaking on a radio program in Freetown, the Minister said the absence of...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – April 10, 2026: The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, reconvened a second meeting with Members of the Opposition on Friday to address their ongoing boycott of parliamentary proceedings. The Speaker appealed to opposition MPs to resume their constitutional duties, stressing that their participation is vital for the...Read More
