By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 11, 2026: The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has reaffirmed that the Government of Sierra Leone will continue to pay West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for all genuine and eligible pupils, stressing that there is no maximum limit on the number of candidates the state is willing to support. According to officials, a recent nationwide verification...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Sierra Leone — February 11, 2026: The Manager of Sky Bank Limited Makeni Branch, Tamba Mani, who is facing charges of theft and fraud, has been granted bail in the sum of two million new Leones by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. Mani was dragged to court by Sky Bank Sierra Leone Limited for allegedly stealing NLe2,385,000 from the bank on August...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — February 11, 2026: The All Peoples Congress (APC) has formally contested responsibility for statements attributed to entertainer and activist Zainab Sheriff, following an administrative fine imposed by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC). In a letter addressed to the PPRC Chairman, APC clarified that Ms. Sheriff’s remarks were made in her personal capacity and not under the authority or mandate of the party....Read More
Dubai, UAE – February 7, 2026: Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward transforming its energy sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Energy and Global South Utilities (GSU) of Abu Dhabi. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, paves the way for feasibility studies and investment in renewable energy projects of up to 500MW. The...Read More
Cape Town, South Africa – February 9, 2026: Sierra Leone has made a powerful impression at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba as Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Julius Daniel Mattai, championed responsible investment and sustainable growth in the nation’s mining sector. The highlight of the opening day was the signing of a landmark USD 25 million facility between Ecobank and Meya Mining Company, marking a new era for...Read More
