The Civil Society Consortium on Internal Security has called on the government to reverse its decision to suspend the operations of Securiport Sierra Leone Limited. Hawa Koroma-Executive Director, Civil Society Consortium on Internal Security The appeal follows a public notice issued last week by the Ministry of Internal Affairs announcing a temporary suspension of the airport...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, July 6, 2026: The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has reaffirmed its partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone following a courtesy visit by Chinese Counsellor Peng Wang to Minister Mohamed Rahman Swarray. During discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation, improving compliance with Sierra Leone’s...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Governments of Sierra Leone and Guinea have officially reopened the Yenga border crossing after months of sustained diplomatic engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing border impasse. According to a public notice issued by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on Monday, July 6, the border, which had been closed since...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Benguema Barracks — The second batch of more than 1,000 cadets and recruits undergoing nine months of military training at the Peace Mission Training Centre (PMTC) and Armed Forces Training Centre (AFTC) successfully passed off the square on Saturday, 4 July 2026, marking the completion of their first phase of training, according to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown — A 34-year-old mason, Alimamy Kamara, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after pleading guilty to fraudulently converting a motorcycle entrusted to him for commercial use. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1, who convicted...Read More
