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Advancing President Bio’s Legacy… Sierra Leone Labour Congress Applauds Gento Group for Driving Massive Job Creation Through Kent Seaport Project
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A powerful convergence of labour leaders, Government officials, Civil Society actors and private sector stakeholders marked the 2026 International Workers’ Day...
Central University Concludes Students’ Week with Academic Excellence and Social Awards Night
By Ibrahim John SesayCentral University has successfully concluded its 3rd Edition of the highly anticipated Students’ Week celebration with a vibrant Academic Excellence and...
World Bank Endorses Manowa Bridge Progress, Highlights Impact on Farmers and Trade
By Ibrahim SesayA high-level mission from the World Bank has expressed satisfaction with ongoing construction works on the Manowa Bridge in Kailahun District, describing...
Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector Hits USD 1.3 Billion in Exports, Signals Strong Economic Transformation
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s mining sector has recorded a significant milestone in national economic performance, with total mineral exports reaching USD 1.3 billion...
Njala University Hosts Nigerian Monarch as Academic–Traditional Partnership Deepens
At a colourful and dignified ceremony held on April 29, 2026, at Njala University’s Bo Campus in Towama, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Rashid...
Orange Foundation Rolls Out First Digital Learning Kits to Regent Square School in Freetown
By Ibrahim SesayOrange Foundation has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital inclusion and improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone with the donation...
Rokel Bank CEO Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin Elected WABA Vice President I at Monrovia Assembly
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rokel Commercial Bank (SL) Limited, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, has been unanimously appointed...
SLEF President Pushes for Modern Labour Laws, Urges Protection for Workers in Digital Economy
By Alvin Lansana KargboThe President and Chairman of the Sierra Leone Employers Federation, Kobi Walker, has called for urgent modernization of labour laws to...
Vice President Earns Praise from Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo for Strengthening Political Dialogue
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Veteran journalist and senior All People’s Congress (APC) politician, Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, has strongly commended Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh...
SLPP @75: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Wins Hearts with Powerful Grassroots Connection
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) marked its 75th anniversary in grand style on April 27, 2026, with a colourful Golden...
Vice President Bags Distinguished Award, Advances Workers’ Power for Sierra Leone’s Transformation on Labour Day
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has underscored Government’s commitment to empowering workers and expanding decent employment...
Pavifort Honoured for Excellence in Building Gambia’s First Data Centre
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A major celebration of private sector excellence and regional collaboration saw Muhammed Jah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QGroup, present...
SLCAA Honours Aviation Professionals on Labour Day, Receives Civil Society Award for Excellence
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has paid glowing tribute to aviation professionals across the country in a Labour Day...
As SLAJ, Reporters Union React… Sierra Leone Drops Over 20 Places in 2026 Press Freedom Global Index Ranking, Faces Critical Test
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s media landscape has come under renewed scrutiny as the country joins the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day...
ECSL Chairman Declares: “Election Winners Are Decided by the People, Not the Commission”
By Ibrahim SesayThe Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has reaffirmed that the power to...
POLITICS
President Bio Honoured with Two Prestigious African Awards for Leadership in Gender Equality and Girl Child Education
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
FEATURED
Advancing President Bio’s Legacy… Sierra Leone Labour Congress Applauds Gento Group for Driving Massive Job Creation Through Kent Seaport Project
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A powerful convergence of labour leaders, Government officials, Civil Society actors and private sector stakeholders marked the 2026 International Workers’ Day...
Orange Foundation Rolls Out First Digital Learning Kits to Regent Square School in Freetown
By Ibrahim SesayOrange Foundation has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital inclusion and improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone with the donation...
Vice President Bags Distinguished Award, Advances Workers’ Power for Sierra Leone’s Transformation on Labour Day
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has underscored Government’s commitment to empowering workers and expanding decent employment...
Pavifort Honoured for Excellence in Building Gambia’s First Data Centre
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A major celebration of private sector excellence and regional collaboration saw Muhammed Jah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QGroup, present...
SLCAA Honours Aviation Professionals on Labour Day, Receives Civil Society Award for Excellence
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has paid glowing tribute to aviation professionals across the country in a Labour Day...
ECSL Chairman Declares: “Election Winners Are Decided by the People, Not the Commission”
By Ibrahim SesayThe Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has reaffirmed that the power to...
China Extends Zero-Tariff Policy to All African Countries With Diplomatic Ties
BEIJING, April 28, 2026 — China has announced a sweeping expansion of its zero-tariff policy to cover all African countries that maintain diplomatic relations...
Sierra Leone at 65: Mohamed Gento Kamara’s Kent Seaport Sparks Hope for Economic Transformation
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary is being marked by a bold and symbolic investment that is reshaping the national narrative; one...
ECOSOC Convenes Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Democratic Governance in Sierra Leone
By Ibrahim Sesay The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Freetown aimed at strengthening democratic governance and promoting...
NP(SL) Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work with Focus on Psychosocial Wellbeing
By Alvin Lansana KargboNP (SL) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, joined the global community to commemorate World Day for Safety and Health at Work...
SLCAA DG Calls for Structural Reforms to Boost Women’s Leadership
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie, has called for deliberate structural reforms and strengthened...
India to Host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 in New Delhi to Strengthen Strategic Ties
India is set to host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) on May 31, 2026, in New Delhi, in collaboration with the African Union...
PERSPECTIVE
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COMMENTARY
COMMENTARY “A New Mineral Future”: Mines Minister Urges Sierra Leone to Embrace Simandou-Inspired Reforms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Babatunde RashidWhen the world commemorated World NGO Day on Thursday 27 February 2025, I was only particular about the landmark interventions they...
Devastating Fire Destroys Over 450 Containers of Timber at Water Quay Timber Depot
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
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
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
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
Advancing President Bio’s Legacy… Sierra Leone Labour Congress Applauds Gento Group for Driving Massive Job Creation Through Kent Seaport Project
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A powerful convergence of labour leaders, Government officials, Civil Society actors and private sector stakeholders marked the 2026 International Workers’ Day...
Central University Concludes Students’ Week with Academic Excellence and Social Awards Night
By Ibrahim John SesayCentral University has successfully concluded its 3rd Edition of the highly anticipated Students’ Week celebration with a vibrant Academic Excellence and...
World Bank Endorses Manowa Bridge Progress, Highlights Impact on Farmers and Trade
By Ibrahim SesayA high-level mission from the World Bank has expressed satisfaction with ongoing construction works on the Manowa Bridge in Kailahun District, describing...
Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector Hits USD 1.3 Billion in Exports, Signals Strong Economic Transformation
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s mining sector has recorded a significant milestone in national economic performance, with total mineral exports reaching USD 1.3 billion...
Njala University Hosts Nigerian Monarch as Academic–Traditional Partnership Deepens
At a colourful and dignified ceremony held on April 29, 2026, at Njala University’s Bo Campus in Towama, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Rashid...
Orange Foundation Rolls Out First Digital Learning Kits to Regent Square School in Freetown
By Ibrahim SesayOrange Foundation has reinforced its commitment to advancing digital inclusion and improving the quality of education in Sierra Leone with the donation...
Rokel Bank CEO Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin Elected WABA Vice President I at Monrovia Assembly
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rokel Commercial Bank (SL) Limited, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, has been unanimously appointed...
SLEF President Pushes for Modern Labour Laws, Urges Protection for Workers in Digital Economy
By Alvin Lansana KargboThe President and Chairman of the Sierra Leone Employers Federation, Kobi Walker, has called for urgent modernization of labour laws to...
Vice President Earns Praise from Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo for Strengthening Political Dialogue
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Veteran journalist and senior All People’s Congress (APC) politician, Hon. Ibrahim Ben Kargbo, has strongly commended Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh...
SLPP @75: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Wins Hearts with Powerful Grassroots Connection
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) marked its 75th anniversary in grand style on April 27, 2026, with a colourful Golden...
Vice President Bags Distinguished Award, Advances Workers’ Power for Sierra Leone’s Transformation on Labour Day
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has underscored Government’s commitment to empowering workers and expanding decent employment...
Pavifort Honoured for Excellence in Building Gambia’s First Data Centre
By Amin Kef (Ranger)A major celebration of private sector excellence and regional collaboration saw Muhammed Jah, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QGroup, present...
SLCAA Honours Aviation Professionals on Labour Day, Receives Civil Society Award for Excellence
By Amin Kef (Ranger)The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has paid glowing tribute to aviation professionals across the country in a Labour Day...
As SLAJ, Reporters Union React… Sierra Leone Drops Over 20 Places in 2026 Press Freedom Global Index Ranking, Faces Critical Test
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s media landscape has come under renewed scrutiny as the country joins the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day...
ECSL Chairman Declares: “Election Winners Are Decided by the People, Not the Commission”
By Ibrahim SesayThe Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, has reaffirmed that the power to...
Sierra Leone at 65: Mohamed Gento Kamara’s Kent Seaport Sparks Hope for Economic Transformation
By Amin Kef (Ranger)Sierra Leone’s 65th Independence Anniversary is being marked by a bold and symbolic investment that is reshaping the national narrative; one...
BCSL Installs Rev. Dr. Samuel G.A. Kargbo as New Executive President, Hails Outgoing Leader Rev. Dr. Joseph Fornah
By Foday Moriba ContehThe Baptist Convention Sierra Leone on Sunday, April 26, 2026, held a historic inauguration ceremony at Loko Baptist Church on Circular...
Open Hubb Launches ‘Flot’ Platform to Boost Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone
By Foday Moriba ContehOpen Hubb, a digital financial technology company, on Friday, 24 April 2026, officially launched its new business platform, ‘Flot Business’, alongside...
ECOSOC Convenes Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Democratic Governance in Sierra Leone
By Ibrahim Sesay The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Freetown aimed at strengthening democratic governance and promoting...
TOES-SL Hosts Youth Roundtable Discussion on Empowering Sierra Leone Youths for National Development
By Ibrahim John SesayThe Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) on Friday, April 24, 2026, hosted a youth roundtable discussion aimed at promoting youth...