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Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva Assumes Office as Côte d’Ivoire’s Honorary Consul in Sierra Leone

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By Alvin Lansana KargboPopular businessman and philanthropist, Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva, widely known as "Pa Jetty," has officially assumed office as Honorary Consul...
Group of people in dark shirts posing under a concrete canopy, holding a blue banner that reads 'China Medical Team to Sierra Leone' with buses in the background.

27th Chinese Medical Team Conducts Free Health Clinic for Sierra Leone Government Workers

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The 27th Chinese Medical Team to Sierra Leone has organized a comprehensive free health clinic for staff of the Government of Sierra Leone, reaffirming...
Two men sit at a conference table; one in white traditional attire and the other in a tan military uniform holding a microphone.

Internal Affairs Ministry Strengthens Security Coordination Through Regular Inter-Agency Meeting

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security and improving inter-agency collaboration through its regular rotating inter-agency meeting, which...

LAJ Emerges as Freetown’s Favourite Music Artist in Meraki Analytics Survey

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By Alvin Lansana KargboA recent public perception survey conducted by Meraki Analytics has ranked Sierra Leonean musician and rapper LAJ as the most popular...
Officials sign documents at a formal meeting, with delegates standing around a long table and banners in the background.

Sierra Leone, So Afri Loge Sign Landmark Housing Agreement for Public Servants

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The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards addressing the housing needs of civil and public servants by signing a Memorandum...
Passengers boarding a small commercial jet via portable stairs on the tarmac, with ground crew and a white service van nearby.

Sierra Leone Facilitates Safe Return of Nine ECOWAS Nationals

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully facilitated the safe return of nine nationals from member states of the Economic Community...
Man in a light blue shirt and blue cap steps out of a dark SUV with the door open, holding a phone.

Moyamba Delegates Declare Overwhelming Support for Musa Tarawally’s 2028 Flagbearer Bid

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By Ibrahim SesayHon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally has received a significant political boost after delegates from Moyamba District declared overwhelming support for his bid to...
Man with a gray beard and light blue shirt posing against a pink background.

Autopsy Report Raises Questions Over Death of APC Stalwart Abdul Rahmadan “Omega” Sesay

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By Alvin Lansana KargboThe family of Abdul Rahmadan "Omega" Sesay, a prominent member of the All People's Congress (APC) in Port Loko District, has...
Nine professionals in formal attire pose for a group photo in a reception area, with a palm mural behind them on the wall.

Mercy Ships Honours President Bio for Three Years of Healthcare Collaboration

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has hosted a farewell lunch for the Sierra Leonean crew members serving aboard the Global Mercy...
Group of officials and workers in hard hats and safety vests touring a construction site, with a man in a pink suit at center addressing the group.

Lungi Conference Centre Nears Completion as Sierra Leone Prepares for ECOWAS Summit

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has inspected the ongoing construction of the Conference Centre and Presidential Villas at Lungi, reaffirming his...
Portrait of Hon. Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh in a white traditional outfit, hands folded, Vice President of Sierra Leone (text on shirt)

VP Juldeh Jalloh Wins Praise for Quiet Leadership and Unflinching Loyalty

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh continues to attract commendation from supporters and political observers who describe him as one of...
Two professionals shake hands in a formal office with a flag in the background, wood furniture, and a patterned rug.

NASSIT DG Pushes for Strategic Alliance With Egyptian Embassy to Boost Informal Sector Protection

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The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has called for stronger institutional collaboration between NASSIT and...
Charred, burnt buses in a yard with doors open and ash on the ground; a man in a cap takes a selfie on the right side of the frame.

SLPTA Confirms Five Government-Owned Buses Destroyed by Fire

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)Five Government-owned buses operating on provincial routes have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at the Kissy Bus Depot in Freetown,...
Group of four volunteers planting a sapling during World Environment Week, smiling near an event banner.

Orange, Tacugama Plant 5,000 Trees at National Park to Mark World Environment Day 2026

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By Foday Moriba ContehAs part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, on Friday, June...
Group of graduates in black gowns with orange stoles holding certificates at a church-hall commencement, a cross on the wall behind them.

As Over 40 Participants Earn Certificates… Zion Praise Tabernacle & Victorious School of Empowerment Host Maiden Skills Graduation Ceremony

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By Alvin Lansana KargboZion Praise Tabernacle, in collaboration with the Victorious School of Empowerment, has successfully graduated forty-five young women during the maiden Skills...

BUSINESS

Afrimoney and Ecobank Unveil Prepaid Visa Card to Drive Digital Payments, Financial Access

By Alvin Lansana KargboAfrimoney, in partnership with Ecobank Sierra Leone, has officially launched the Afrimoney Prepaid Visa Card, a major digital financial innovation aimed...

1xBet marked Sierra Leone Independence Day with community football tournament and fan gifts

Sierra Leone’s Independence Day on 27 April is one of the country’s most important national dates. In 2026, the holiday marked 65 years of...

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POLITICS

President Bio Honoured with Two Prestigious African Awards for Leadership in Gender Equality and Girl Child Education

President Bio Honoured with Two Prestigious African Awards for Leadership in Gender Equality and Girl Child Education

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President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honoured with two prestigious African continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership in advancing gender equality,...

Samura Kamara Dissects One Nation Manifesto at UNIMAK

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By Abubakarr HardingAPC Presidential Flagbearer, Dr. Samura Kamara, presented his One Nation Manifesto to staff and students of the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) during...

 Bio Engages Western Urban/Rural Communities on his Big Five Game Changer Agenda

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President Dr Julius Maada Bio and supporters have been out on his campaign trail to engage the electorate across the country. On the 10th...

Chief Minister JJ Saffa Takes Njala University Through the SLPP Manifesto

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The Chief Minister, Jacob Jusu Saffa, who is serving as the Chairman for the Sierra Leone People’s Party Manifesto Committee, has on Sunday 11th...

Dr. Samura Kamara Unveils Ten Pillar Anchored Manifesto Dubbed “One Nation”

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By Foday Moriba ContehIt was a holiday like scenario in the city of Freetown on the 29th May, 2023, the day the main opposition...

Gento Remains Popular & Unperturbed Amidst False Propaganda

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)It has now become crystal clear that there are propagandists who are now desperately bent on making false claims against, Mohamed...

SLPP Manifesto Launched Promises Consolidation of Gains & Acceleration of Transformation

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The Eastern Provincial City of Kenema was painted green on the 23rd May, 2023 as jubilant supporters draped in the green and white colours...

ECSL Declares Campaign Period for June 24 Elections

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By Foday Moriba ContehDuring a well-attended Stakeholders/ National Political Parties Liaison Committee Meeting held on Sunday 21st May, 2023 at the PPRC Conference Room...

Eight Presidential Aspirants Dissociate Themselves from any Planned Demo

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)In a Joint Statement issued on the 16th May, 2023, by the Presidential Candidates of eight registered Political Parties that will...

Nfamara Kallon Assures Residents of Constituency 035 in Bombali of Fruitful Representation

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)One of the influential personalities that have come forward to compete in the forthcoming June 24 General Elections for the position...

APC Alpha Khan & Other Heavyweight Opposition Politicians Cross Over to the SLPP

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Julius Maada Bio and leader of the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has welcomed a powerful opposition politician who...

Gento Unveils Deputy Mayor /Running Mate on ECSL Nomination Day

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The environs around the West branch office of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) on Murray Town junction was buzzing...

Sorie Ibrahim Koroma Declares for Member of Parliament Seat for West West District

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By Foday Moriba ContehAs the country is gearing up for an election year, 2023, when Presidential, Parliamentary, and Municipal Elections are to be held,...

Election Street Rallies Banned

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)In a Press Release issued by the Political Parties Regulation Commission it was disclosed that on Monday the 27th March 2023,...

APC Former VP Foh, Moijue Kai Kai, Hon Shaka Musa Sama Defect to the SLPP in Pujehun

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In Pujehun District, President Dr Julius Maada Bio, on the 1st April, 2023,  received more declarations from former opposition All People’s Congress (APC) former...

HEALTH

Unlocking Health: EcoMed Brings DNA Testing and Advanced Imaging to Sierra Leone

Healthcare in Sierra Leone is entering a new era as EcoMed Advanced Medical Diagnostics introduces DNA testing and world-class imaging technology to deliver precision,...

Sierra Leone Launches Study on Long-Term Immune Response and Experiences of Ebola Survivors

By Kemo ChamNearly a decade after the deadly West African Ebola epidemic was declared over Sierra Leone has commenced a groundbreaking study on the...

Choithram Memorial Hospital Set to Restore More Sight with 2026 Cataract Camp

By Amin Kef (Ranger)Choithram Memorial Hospital (CMH) has announced that it will hold its 2026 Cataract Surgery Camp from March to May following the...

Choithram Hospital Commences Free Pediatric Surgery Today as Lifesaving Cataract Camp Transforms Lives

By Amin Kef (Ranger)A major humanitarian initiative is set to commence today, March 21, 2025, at Choithram Memorial Hospital, where a free pediatric surgery...

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FEATURED

Two formally dressed individuals exchange a folded orange flag during a ceremony, with balloons in the background.

Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva Assumes Office as Côte d’Ivoire’s Honorary Consul in Sierra Leone

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By Alvin Lansana KargboPopular businessman and philanthropist, Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva, widely known as "Pa Jetty," has officially assumed office as Honorary Consul...
Group of officials and workers in hard hats and safety vests touring a construction site, with a man in a pink suit at center addressing the group.

Lungi Conference Centre Nears Completion as Sierra Leone Prepares for ECOWAS Summit

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has inspected the ongoing construction of the Conference Centre and Presidential Villas at Lungi, reaffirming his...
Group of four volunteers planting a sapling during World Environment Week, smiling near an event banner.

Orange, Tacugama Plant 5,000 Trees at National Park to Mark World Environment Day 2026

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By Foday Moriba ContehAs part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, on Friday, June...
Group of graduates in black gowns with orange stoles holding certificates at a church-hall commencement, a cross on the wall behind them.

As Over 40 Participants Earn Certificates… Zion Praise Tabernacle & Victorious School of Empowerment Host Maiden Skills Graduation Ceremony

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By Alvin Lansana KargboZion Praise Tabernacle, in collaboration with the Victorious School of Empowerment, has successfully graduated forty-five young women during the maiden Skills...
A group of people walking outdoors under trees, some wearing safety vests and hard hats, as a person records with a smartphone.

Vice President Inspects Ongoing Additional Classroom Construction Projects in Port Loko District

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By Foday Moriba ContehThe Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, visited Kasongha and...
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U.S. Embassy Dismisses Visa Closure Rumours, Confirms Normal Operations in Sierra Leone

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By Amin Kef-RangerThe United States Embassy in Freetown has assured the public that its operations remain fully functional, dismissing concerns arising from reports suggesting...
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SLCAA DG Assures Public of Robust Ebola Preparedness at Freetown International Airport

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has intensified Ebola prevention and health screening measures at the Freetown International Airport (FIA)...
Group of people seated around patterned tables in a meeting room, a woman in a blue dress speaks at the front with a microphone.

50/50 Group Empowers Women to Champion Climate Action and Food Security

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By Alvin Lansana KargboThe 50/50 Group of Sierra Leone organized a Women’s Advocacy and Climate Skills Building Workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of...
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President Bio Engages First Bank Group CEO on Multi-Million-Dollar Infrastructure Financing Initiative

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Julius Maada Bio on Monday, June 2, 2026, received a high-level delegation from First Bank Group at State House in...
Woman in a purple headwrap and white shirt breaks ground with a ceremonial shovel at a foundation-laying event, with onlookers and banners in the background.

Orange Foundation, Communications Ministry Turn Sod for Transformative Village Project in Bo

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By Ibrahim SesayThe Orange Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, has officially launched a major community development initiative with...
Group of people in a ceremonial unveiling, pulling a rope with yellow balloons attached beside a blue-red wall.

FirstBank Hands Over Renovated Solar-Powered Science and Computer Labs to Albert Academy

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By Foday Moriba ContehFirstBank Sierra Leone on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, officially commissioned and handed over newly renovated, well-equipped solar-powered Science and Computer Laboratories...
Mohamed Gento Kamara and Tuma Jabbie

Reports Indicate Mohamed Gento Kamara and Tuma Jabbie Have Been Living Separately Since November 2024

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By Ibrahim SesayAn erroneous social media post that was circulating regarding businessman Mohamed Gento Kamara and Tuma Jabbie is being debunked by information from...

PERSPECTIVE

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COMMENTARY

COMMENTARY “A New Mineral Future”: Mines Minister Urges Sierra Leone to Embrace Simandou-Inspired Reforms

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A Commentary By Amin Kef (Ranger)The launch of Simandou 2040 in neighbouring Guinea has sent a strong signal across the West African sub-region: Africa’s...

COMMENTARY The Kush Catastrophe: A Generation in Peril, A Nation in Need of Healing

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A Commentary By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone is in the throes of a silent war; one not fought with guns or bullets, but with...

COMMENTARY Signed in Good Faith, Broken in Practice: The SLPP’s Quiet Betrayal of the National Unity Agreement

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A Commentary By Foday Moriba ContehWhen Sierra Leoneans went to the polls on June 23rd, 2023, many hoped the election would consolidate the country’s...

Commentary Justice Served: SLPTA’s Payment Marks Closure to Years of Ex-Workers Uncertainty

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A Commentary By Amin Kef (Ranger)The recent facilitation by the Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) of over NLe15 million in gratuity and redundancy...

Commentary: President Bio’s Scientific Leap for Food Security — A New Dawn for Sierra Leone’s Agriculture

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The recent release of 30 improved varieties of maize, rice and cassava by His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at...

ECSL Independence Hinges on Implementing EU and Tripartite Committee Recommendations

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Commentary by Foday Moriba ContehAs President Julius Maada Bio prepares to appoint the next Chief Electoral Commissioner and by extension other commissioners of the...

Energy Justice Needed: The Provinces Can’t Wait Any Longer

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Alvin Lansana KargboElectricity remains the bedrock of national development, yet across Sierra Leone, particularly in the provinces, it is still treated more as a...

COMMENTARY: NGO Must Re-Strategise to Deal with Shrinking Global Funding Sources

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By Babatunde RashidWhen the world commemorated World NGO Day on Thursday 27 February 2025, I was only particular about the landmark interventions they...
Water Quay Timber Depot

Devastating Fire Destroys Over 450 Containers of Timber at Water Quay Timber Depot

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By Alvin Lansana KargboA catastrophic fire swept through the Water Quay Timber Depot at 4 Mile - First Step on Thursday, February 6,...

The Exploitation of Passengers by Police and Poda-Poda Drivers Must End

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By Brima SannohPublic transportation in Sierra Leone plays a critical role in the daily lives of its citizens, facilitating movement for schoolchildren, workers and...

The Dilemma of Feed Salone: Aspirations vs. Reality in Rice Self-Sufficiency

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)With over 60% of our rice being imported, the quest for local rice self-sufficiency has never been more critical. Recently, Pa...

A Year of Reflection and Hope for 2025

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The year 2024 was undeniably a challenging one for the average Sierra Leonean. From soaring prices of essential goods to the...

OPINION

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NEWS

Two formally dressed individuals exchange a folded orange flag during a ceremony, with balloons in the background.

Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva Assumes Office as Côte d’Ivoire’s Honorary Consul in Sierra Leone

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By Alvin Lansana KargboPopular businessman and philanthropist, Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva, widely known as "Pa Jetty," has officially assumed office as Honorary Consul...
Group of people in dark shirts posing under a concrete canopy, holding a blue banner that reads 'China Medical Team to Sierra Leone' with buses in the background.

27th Chinese Medical Team Conducts Free Health Clinic for Sierra Leone Government Workers

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The 27th Chinese Medical Team to Sierra Leone has organized a comprehensive free health clinic for staff of the Government of Sierra Leone, reaffirming...
Two men sit at a conference table; one in white traditional attire and the other in a tan military uniform holding a microphone.

Internal Affairs Ministry Strengthens Security Coordination Through Regular Inter-Agency Meeting

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security and improving inter-agency collaboration through its regular rotating inter-agency meeting, which...

LAJ Emerges as Freetown’s Favourite Music Artist in Meraki Analytics Survey

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By Alvin Lansana KargboA recent public perception survey conducted by Meraki Analytics has ranked Sierra Leonean musician and rapper LAJ as the most popular...
Officials sign documents at a formal meeting, with delegates standing around a long table and banners in the background.

Sierra Leone, So Afri Loge Sign Landmark Housing Agreement for Public Servants

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The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards addressing the housing needs of civil and public servants by signing a Memorandum...
Passengers boarding a small commercial jet via portable stairs on the tarmac, with ground crew and a white service van nearby.

Sierra Leone Facilitates Safe Return of Nine ECOWAS Nationals

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Government of Sierra Leone has successfully facilitated the safe return of nine nationals from member states of the Economic Community...
Man in a light blue shirt and blue cap steps out of a dark SUV with the door open, holding a phone.

Moyamba Delegates Declare Overwhelming Support for Musa Tarawally’s 2028 Flagbearer Bid

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By Ibrahim SesayHon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally has received a significant political boost after delegates from Moyamba District declared overwhelming support for his bid to...
Man with a gray beard and light blue shirt posing against a pink background.

Autopsy Report Raises Questions Over Death of APC Stalwart Abdul Rahmadan “Omega” Sesay

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By Alvin Lansana KargboThe family of Abdul Rahmadan "Omega" Sesay, a prominent member of the All People's Congress (APC) in Port Loko District, has...
Nine professionals in formal attire pose for a group photo in a reception area, with a palm mural behind them on the wall.

Mercy Ships Honours President Bio for Three Years of Healthcare Collaboration

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has hosted a farewell lunch for the Sierra Leonean crew members serving aboard the Global Mercy...
Group of officials and workers in hard hats and safety vests touring a construction site, with a man in a pink suit at center addressing the group.

Lungi Conference Centre Nears Completion as Sierra Leone Prepares for ECOWAS Summit

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has inspected the ongoing construction of the Conference Centre and Presidential Villas at Lungi, reaffirming his...
Portrait of Hon. Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh in a white traditional outfit, hands folded, Vice President of Sierra Leone (text on shirt)

VP Juldeh Jalloh Wins Praise for Quiet Leadership and Unflinching Loyalty

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh continues to attract commendation from supporters and political observers who describe him as one of...
Two professionals shake hands in a formal office with a flag in the background, wood furniture, and a patterned rug.

NASSIT DG Pushes for Strategic Alliance With Egyptian Embassy to Boost Informal Sector Protection

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The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has called for stronger institutional collaboration between NASSIT and...
Charred, burnt buses in a yard with doors open and ash on the ground; a man in a cap takes a selfie on the right side of the frame.

SLPTA Confirms Five Government-Owned Buses Destroyed by Fire

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)Five Government-owned buses operating on provincial routes have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at the Kissy Bus Depot in Freetown,...
Group of four volunteers planting a sapling during World Environment Week, smiling near an event banner.

Orange, Tacugama Plant 5,000 Trees at National Park to Mark World Environment Day 2026

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By Foday Moriba ContehAs part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026, Orange Sierra Leone, in partnership with Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, on Friday, June...
Group of graduates in black gowns with orange stoles holding certificates at a church-hall commencement, a cross on the wall behind them.

As Over 40 Participants Earn Certificates… Zion Praise Tabernacle & Victorious School of Empowerment Host Maiden Skills Graduation Ceremony

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By Alvin Lansana KargboZion Praise Tabernacle, in collaboration with the Victorious School of Empowerment, has successfully graduated forty-five young women during the maiden Skills...
A group of people walking outdoors under trees, some wearing safety vests and hard hats, as a person records with a smartphone.

Vice President Inspects Ongoing Additional Classroom Construction Projects in Port Loko District

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By Foday Moriba ContehThe Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, visited Kasongha and...
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Two-time UCL champions: Paris Saint-Germain confirms its status as the best football dynasty together with 1xBet!

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On May 30, Budapest became the capital of world football, hosting one of the biggest sporting events of 2026 – the Champions League final...

Editors Guild Slams Police Over Visit to Voice of Salone Newspaper

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By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Guild of Newspaper Editors (GoNE) has on June 2, 2026 strongly  condemned the actions of Sierra Leone Police officers...
Group of men and women posing for a photo at a community event with a Spotlight Initiative banner in the background, Falaba District.

WFSL Concludes One-Week Capacity Building Training Across Three Districts Under Spotlight Initiative 2.0

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By: Sallu KamuskayWomen’s Forum Sierra Leone (WFSL) has successfully concluded a week-long capacity building training programme for women-led Civil Society Organizations across Moyamba, Kailahun...
Thin man sitting on a doorstep outdoors, shirtless and wearing gray shorts, looking tired or injured.

Retired War-Wounded Soldiers in Waterloo Face Growing Humanitarian Crisis

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A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Waterloo, Western Rural District, where retired war-wounded soldiers are reportedly living in extremely difficult conditions, prompting renewed...

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