In a defining act of magnanimity, President Julius Maada Bio has granted a full pardon to former President Ernest Bai Koroma, ending all treason-related proceedings and paving the way for his return to Sierra Leone. The move underscores Bio’s commitment to national healing at a pivotal moment in the country’s diplomatic history. The Attorney-General’s office confirmed...Read More
Subject: A Respectful Appeal for Accessible Passport Renewal Services for Sierra Leoneans in the DiasporaYour Excellency, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, and Distinguished Public Officials,I respectfully write as a concerned Sierra Leonean living abroad to draw attention to the challenges many citizens in the diaspora continue to face when renewing their Sierra Leonean passports.While seeking...Read More
By Salieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 13, 2026: The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, and Deputy National Chairman Robert K. Kargbo met today with members of the Party’s National Elders Council to discuss recent parliamentary developments concerning former President Ernest Bai Koroma, the Chairman said in a statement...Read More
Sierra Leone this week steps onto the center stage of West African diplomacy as it hosts the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Running from July 12 to 19, the summit marks the largest gathering of regional leaders in the country since the OAU Summit of 1980. For President...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sierra Leone has partnered with the Media Initiatives for Climate Change and the Environment (MICCE) to launch a tree‑planting campaign across 12 public schools in Freetown. The initiative, which began on July 6, 2026, involves planting 25 trees in each school. Dubbed the...Read More
