Sierra Leone – March 11, 2026: The newly posted Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong, paid a courtesy call on the National Security Coordinator (NSCoord) and Head of the Office of National Security (ONS), Mr. Abdulai Caulker. Welcoming the Ambassador and his delegation, Mr. Caulker expressed delight at the visit and extended warm greetings to the new envoy. He commended the longstanding bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone...Read More
By Alhaji Umar Modou N’jai I love my country Sierra Leone so dearly and therefore enjoy all its contradictions. You declare a holiday to mark International Women’s Day and at the same time involved in silencing the voices of women. Voice and agency are fundamental to democracy and any other transformational system of governance. Granting an accused bail is also a fundamental right of citizens, and also an indicator of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received the African Union Special Representative for Mali and the Sahel, Mamadou Tangara, at State House in Freetown, reaffirming Sierra Leone’s commitment to regional unity and the reintegration of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) into ECOWAS. Dr. Tangara’s visit formed part of consultations across West Africa to strengthen collaboration between AES...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Rolakoh, Bombali District — February 10, 2026: A high-powered delegation led by the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) Director General, Mr. Joseph John Senessie, has conducted a landmark site inspection at Rolakoh for the proposed relocation of the Makeni Correctional Centre. The inspection, which drew national attention, was graced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor Esq., the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone – March 10, 2026: The National Revenue Authority (NRA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched new Block Management System (BMS) offices at Jui Junction in the Western Area to strengthen taxpayer services and community outreach. Speaking at the launch, NRA Commissioner General Jeneba J. Bangura highlighted the growing collaboration between the NRA and UNDP, noting achievements over the past three...Read More
