By ALIMAMY LAHAI KAMARA President Julius Maada Bio will on August 2, 2026, receive his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in Freetown for a state visit that underscores the growing strength of bilateral ties between Sierra Leone and Gabon. The visit follows President Bio’s December 2020 trip to Libreville, where he was warmly...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone: The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has moved to reassure the public as cybersecurity incidents continue to affect digital services across the country. In a statement issued on July 30 from its headquarters at South Ridge, Freetown, NatCA said it is closely monitoring the situation and working with government...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb. Tamba John Lamina, has highlighted key governance issues set to dominate discussions at the forthcoming National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference 2026. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, July 28,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka An Italian national, Alfio Siracusa, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, told Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 that the gold sold to him by Admire Frances Bio and her husband, Dauda Jalloh, was fake. Siracusa, speaking through interpreter Victor Mercy during cross‑examination by lead defense counsel Melrone Nicole...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Chief Minister David Sengeh has announced sweeping reforms to tackle mounting congestion at Sierra Leone’s main port, where rising cargo volumes have strained operations and slowed container clearance. The port is currently handling about 9,000 containers monthly, a sharp increase from an average of 2,000 during the same...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone: As Fourah Bay College prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has announced decisive steps to secure the institution’s future, beginning with a long-term solution to its water supply challenges. On Wednesday, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Haja Ramatulai Wurie, joined senior...Read More
Hill Station, Freetown — July 28, 2026 In a strong show of commitment to delivering a credible and internationally recognised 2026 Population and Housing Census, the Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Madam Kenyeh Barlay, Statistician-General Andrew Bob Johnny, and UNFPA Country Representative Kunle Adeniyi on Tuesday led a high-level joint monitoring visit to the...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 27, 2026: The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a stern warning to schools, teachers, and officials against demanding unauthorized payments from parents and guardians before releasing pupils’ report cards. In a press release on Monday, the Ministry stressed that no school...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Koidu City, Kono District — High Court Judge Justice Santigie Sorie Bangura has sentenced Amos Aiah Daniel to an unprecedented 215 years in prison after convicting him of conspiracy, murder, and wounding with intent in the rape and killing of a minor. Daniel’s mother, Theresa Konomanyie, was also sentenced to 15 years...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Koidu City, Kono District — High Court Judge Justice Santigie Sorie Bangura has sentenced Amos Aiah Daniel to an unprecedented 215 years in prison after convicting him of conspiracy, murder, and wounding with intent in the rape and killing of a minor. Daniel’s mother, Theresa Konomanyie, was also sentenced to 15 years...Read More
