By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – The Ministry of Finance has concluded a two‑week workshop to update Sierra Leone’s Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) and Medium‑Term Debt Strategy (MTDS), aimed at strengthening the country’s debt management framework and aligning borrowing decisions with sustainable economic growth. The sessions, held at Leisure Lodge in Aberdeen, ended on Friday, 24...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – Cardiologist and Dean at Connaught Government Hospital, Professor Dr. James Russell, has instituted legal action against two businessmen over the alleged theft of a medical diagnostic machine valued at US$37,100. On Monday, 27 July 2026, the accused—Abdul Jabbie Mansaray and Joseph Bellon—appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road...Read More
By Foday Moriba Conteh Fresh allegations have emerged against Sonoco Sierra Leone, widening scrutiny into the company’s import practices. Investigations suggest that Sonoco may have been importing finished cement and other building materials under duty-free concessions linked to its flour milling operations, before allegedly selling them on the local market. Cement Allegations Sources allege that...Read More
By Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh A few years ago, government leaders in developing countries worried about debt, unemployment, or the next election. Today, the answer is usually all of them at once, compounded by climate shocks, food and fuel crises, and rising debt obligations, while development assistance becomes less predictable and citizens rightly continue to expect...Read More
By Amin Kef-Ranger The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has stepped up its consumer education campaign, warning Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent internet links and online scams increasingly targeting mobile phone and internet users. Rising Cyber Threats According to NaTCA, cybercriminals are exploiting fake links shared via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email, and other platforms...Read More
Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja, Nigeria, 23 July 2026 — Sierra Leone’s Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has been honoured with a prestigious plaque in recognition of his outstanding leadership and distinguished contribution to judicial discourse at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges. International Recognition The award was presented by the Chief...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka State House, Freetown, Thursday, 23 July 2026 – The Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce on Thursday paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio at State House, reaffirming the private sector’s commitment to supporting national economic growth and sustainable development. Speaking on behalf of the Chamber, officials congratulated...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Party and Government Leaders Unite in Praise for Sierra Leone’s Regional Role Freetown, July 22, 2026 – The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) administrative leadership and Cabinet have hailed President Julius Maada Bio as a “history maker” following Sierra Leone’s successful hosting and chairing of the 69th ECOWAS Summit. At a gathering...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone has clinched one of the most influential positions within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Mrs. Francess Piagie Alghali appointed as Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. The appointment, announced at the Government’s Weekly Press Conference in Freetown, is being hailed as...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Justice Ministers of Sierra Leone and Netherlands Deepen Security Cooperation Freetown/Accra – The Netherlands has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the arrest and extradition of fugitive drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, widely known as Bolle Jos, who is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone. Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel confirmed...Read More
