The Dutch government wants the European Union to halt development aid to Sierra Leone, in an attempt to force the West African country to hand over convicted drug trafficker Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers. Justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday that diplomatic efforts to secure Leijdekkers’ extradition had stalled, and that the government would now try to...Read More
By Kelvin Roberts Sierra Leone continues to make its mark on the global academic stage as Dr. Rashidatu Kamara has been awarded the prestigious Best Doctoral Thesis Award at the University of Madrid’s 2026 academic awards ceremony. Dr. Kamara earned the top honour for her groundbreaking doctoral research on Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, a study recognized for its...Read More
By George M.O Williams Freetown, May 29, 2026: Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially reopened Sierra Leone’s newly refurbished Government Printing Department (GPD), describing the transformation as a milestone in strengthening national institutions and restoring confidence in state-owned enterprises. Representing President Julius Maada Bio at the relaunch ceremony held at the GPD headquarters on...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has hailed another milestone in its drive to elevate women’s football, as three Sierra Leonean female officials have earned prestigious roles in the ongoing FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup African qualifiers. Under the leadership of SLFA President Babadi Kamara and his Executive Committee, the appointments mark...Read More
By Brigadier General (Rtd) JS Kaimapo The recent approval for the establishment of a State Protection Service to protect the President and other VIPs has generated widespread debate across the country. While every sovereign state has the responsibility to protect its leaders, the creation of a parallel security outfit outside the traditional framework of...Read More
