By Salllieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – January 2026: Rokel Commercial Bank (RCBank) has posted unprecedented financial growth for the year 2024, according to figures released by the Bank of Sierra Leone. The report highlights a remarkable leap in share capital and strong profitability despite external shocks in global financial markets. The bank’s share capital surged from Le91.4 billion (old Leones) to Le275.4 billion (old Leones), representing a 200%...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu January 7, 2026:   The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with partner institutions, has stepped up its safety and Right of Way (ROW) enforcement operations across major congestion-prone corridors in Freetown’s western area. In the early hours of Wednesday, enforcement teams descended on Cantonment Road and Riverside, towing away stationary and abandoned vehicles that had long obstructed traffic flow. Authorities said the vehicles were a major...Read More

By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – January 7, 2026:  The Office of the Administrator and Registrar General (OARG) has announced the successful completion of all registrable instruments processed during the 2025 calendar year, in line with the Registration of Instruments Act (Cap 256 of the Laws of Sierra Leone) and other applicable regulations. According to a public notice issued by the Office, the records cover statutory instruments handled between...Read More

Sierra Leone – January 2026:  Passenger traffic at Freetown International Airport surged in 2025, reflecting renewed confidence in Sierra Leone’s aviation sector and the impact of sustained reforms in air transport management. Official figures released by the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) show that 268,929 passengers were processed through the airport during the year, up from 250,606 in 2024. The increase of 18,323 passengers marks one of the strongest...Read More

By Alusine Sesay  Freetown, January 5, 2026: Concerns have circulated among citizens regarding the health of Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, after recent images appeared to show him physically diminished. The speculation has sparked public debate about his ability to continue performing his duties as Head of State. Reports in some quarters suggested that the President may have been fatigued following his demanding international and local assignments, including his...Read More