April 1, 2026: The Government of Sierra Leone has officially begun nationwide enforcement of the Unified Resident and Work Permit system, following the expiration of a 90-day grace period on March 31. Non-compliance now carries penalties of up to $5,000. Seventeen vehicles and twenty motorbikes have been deployed to strengthen field operations, enabling compliance teams to monitor and enforce permit regulations across the country. The initiative is spearheaded by the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – March 30, 2026: The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has urged political parties to embrace dialogue and cooperation as the nation prepares for future elections. Addressing party leaders and representatives, the Commissioner emphasized that the Commission’s role is to serve all Sierra Leoneans equally and to safeguard the credibility of the electoral process. Commitment to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – March 30, 2026: The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has urged political parties to embrace dialogue and cooperation as the nation prepares for future elections. Addressing party leaders and representatives, the Commissioner emphasized that the Commission’s role is to serve all Sierra Leoneans equally and to safeguard the credibility of the electoral process. Commitment to...Read More
ByEster Pinheiro It’s been a year since the US government’s aid cuts sent shock waves around the world. But in one maternity hospital in Freetown it’s the loss of UK funding that threatens to unravel years of steady progress to address maternal mortality. (On Our Radar/The Fuller Project) Sierra Leone once had the third-highest maternal mortality rate in the world — but since 2000, maternal deaths have fallen by nearly...Read More
Geneva, 30 March 2026 – Sierra Leone has actively participated in two urgent debates at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, addressing pressing global concerns over civilian protection and the impact of armed conflict on children and education. Debate on Gulf Security Crisis On 25 March 2026, the Council convened an urgent debate at the request of Bahrain, representing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Jordan,...Read More
