By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, 30 May 2026: Parliament has enacted the ‘Deposit Protection Fund Act 2024’, replacing the 2023 legislation with a more comprehensive framework to regulate, govern, and manage Sierra Leone’s Deposit Protection Fund. The move came on the same day lawmakers ratified the BOT Concession Agreement for the Online Business Registration System, underscoring...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 2, 2026: The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially declared a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone after confirming sustained transmission across multiple districts. On May 13, 2026, authorities reported 41 confirmed cases in eight districts, including Western...Read More
Freetown, – May 2026: The Sierra Leone and The Gambia District Grand Stewards Lodge has reaffirmed its commitment to service with a significant donation of medical equipment during the Annual Convocation and Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The presentation, marked by fraternity and compassion, underscored one of the...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka June 2026: Twenty‑three‑year‑old Abubakar Bangura has been remanded pending sentencing after appearing before Hon. Justice Mustapha Mohamed Bawoh at High Court No. 2 in Freetown on charges of larceny. Bangura was convicted on two counts of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1961. According to the charge...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, – June 2026: Hon. Justice Mustapha Mohamed Bawoh has discharged 29‑year‑old Timothy Nabieu after the prosecution failed to present evidence against him in a case that had lingered since 2024. Nabieu had been standing trial on two counts of office breaking and larceny, contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny...Read More
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...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...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...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...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...Read More
