By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — The main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has called for parliamentary oversight of an agreement between President Julius Maada Bio’s government and the United States that allows for the transfer of third-country nationals to Sierra Leone. Acting opposition leader Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma urged lawmakers on May 19...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka The High Court of Sierra Leone has sentenced 43-year-old Aminata Mansaray to thirty (30) years imprisonment for unlawful possession of kush and dealing in prohibited drugs. The ruling was delivered by Honourable Justice Josephine F. Hinga under Sections 8(a) and 7(c) of the National Drugs Control Act No. 10 of 2008. Mansaray,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 20, 2026: The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security and transparency following preliminary findings into reports surrounding the vessel MV Acronian. At a press briefing led by the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), CSP Rev. Michael Laggah clarified that the...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, May 20, 2026:The Bintumani International Conference Centre was filled to capacity this morning as Sierra Leone officially opened Mining Week 2026, alongside the 11th African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) Council of Ministers Meeting. The event brought together international investors, African mining ministers, paramount chiefs, and local stakeholders under the theme:...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 21, 2026:Prominent lawyer Yada Williams has issued a strong public statement accusing the National Revenue Authority (NRA) of acting unlawfully after officials sealed the offices of his firm, Yada Williams & Associates, on May 20. According to Williams, the action was carried out despite a High Court injunction obtained...Read More
Freetown, May 21, 2026:The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has inaugurated the Public Investment Management–Technical Investment Committee (TIC) with a two-day meeting at the Country Lodge Hotel, Hill Station. The committee is tasked with reviewing and appraising projects for selection and budgeting, as well as streamlining Sierra Leone’s public investment portfolio. Delivering the...Read More
Freetown, May 20, 2026: Senior government officials and representatives from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have hailed progress on the NANT Project at Kissy Terminal, describing it as a critical intervention to stabilize electricity supply in Freetown. The inspection team included Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, Minister of Energy Cyril Arnold Grant, and MCC...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, May 12, 2026: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio commemorated his birthday with a high-level youth-led gathering, the African Young Leaders Convergence (AYLC), held at the Freetown International Conference Centre. Themed “From Potential to Power: Unlocking Youth Agency for Africa’s Transformation,” the event formed part of the second edition...Read More
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sierra Leone, led by its President Prince Suallay on Tuesday 12th May 2026 paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Barrister Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq.Declaring the purpose of the visit, NSA Deputy Executive Director Dr. Abdulai Rahman Swaray who chaired...Read More
By Alusine Sesay The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), has confirmed a measles outbreak in Sierra Leone, recording 41 cases across eight districts between January and April 2026. Officials warn that Western Area Urban (Freetown) is the most severely affected, with 15 cases, including nine in April...Read More
