By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 11 June 2026 – The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has announced the receipt of its annual government subvention for 2026, amounting to SLE 2.7 million, while strongly reaffirming its independence and unwavering commitment to defending press freedom. The subvention, first introduced by President Julius Maada Bio in 2018 as part of his pledge to support media development, has since been disbursed annually and...Read More

By George M.O. Wiliams Addis Ababa, June 11, 2026:  Sierra Leone has called on the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to take urgent and decisive measures to end Libya’s prolonged political and humanitarian crisis, warning that instability in the North African nation threatens regional peace and security. Speaking at the 1351st Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Duwai Sellu...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Tuesday  June 9, 2026:  Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward strengthening economic cooperation with Europe as Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, representing President Julius Maada Bio, launched the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) alongside the 3rd Sierra Leone–EU Public-Private Dialogue at the Country Lodge in Freetown. Dr. Sengeh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to positioning Sierra Leone as a premier destination for investment...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown,  June 11, 2026: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in partnership with the World Bank and key national agencies, has begun a two‑week Mid‑Term Review Mission of the Food System Resilience Program (FSRP) to assess progress, address challenges, and set priorities for the remainder of the project’s implementation. The mission, opened at the MAFS Conference Hall in Freetown, brings together representatives from the...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Newton Village, Western Area Rural District,  June 10, 2026:  Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has commissioned two historic solar power facilities — a 30‑megawatt plant with a 15‑megawatt‑hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Newton and a 10‑megawatt plant with a 6‑megawatt‑hour BESS in Lungi — marking the largest single addition to renewable energy capacity in the nation’s history. Developed under the Regional Emergency...Read More