FREETOWN — Building on its mission to tackle urban waste and youth unemployment, Acumen, in partnership with the Freetown Innovation Lab, officially launched its grassroots green enterprise pilot in the Kroobay community.Designed to drive gender-inclusive economic empowerment, the opening phase sees
The Monuments and Relics Commission has introduced a permit requirement for all visitors to Bunce Island, barring entry to anyone without valid accreditation and an approved pass.In a press release dated 22 October 2026, the commission said the measure was intended to strengthen visitor management,
The National Council of Paramount Chiefs of Sierra Leone (NCPC-SL) has called on the government to establish an investigative committee into the exhumation and desecration of the remains of the late Paramount Chief Cyril Foray Gondor II in Pendembu, Kailahun District.In a press release dated 23 Octo
Sierra Leone’s U-20 side, the Shooting Stars, have qualified for the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone A U-20 AFCON qualifiers after holding Senegal to a goalless draw in Group B.The result sets up a semi-final clash with The Gambia’s Baby Scorpions on 25 October.After drawing their opening match against
Marampa Mines SL Limited in Sierra Leone says mounting operating expenses and difficult market conditions have prompted a decision to temporarily suspend its operations.According to the company, a notice of temporary suspension has been submitted to the Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources.The co
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has mandated that all arriving and departing passengers at Freetown International Airport must complete Health Declaration Forms, warning that failure to comply will result in denied boarding.In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the SLCAA stated t
The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has declared an “unreserved and urgent Human Rights Emergency” in Sierra Leone’s correctional facilities, accusing the government of mass arbitrary detention, preventable custodial deaths and state-sanctioned neglect at two Freetown
The Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice (L.A.W.Y.E.R.S.) has called for more inclusive discussions on gender-based violence (GBV), highlighting the need to recognise overlooked experiences and ensure that accountability is applied fairly.The issue featured amon
FREETOWN – Academic staff at Njala University have rejected a return-to-work request from the Chancellor, vowing to continue their industrial action until the administration and government provide a strong written commitment with timelines to address their demands.In a press release issued on Monday
Freetown, October 12, 2026 — Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has suspended four senior officials and issued a formal written apology to Hon. Mohamed Sidie Tunis following an internal investigation into the alleged misuse of official ministry documentation for
The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation needs at least US$50 million to migrate from analogue to digital broadcasting, Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah has said.Bah described the figure as the most conservative estimate he has seen of what the transition may cost, indicating
The Lawyers’ Society has called for the unconditional release of Joseph F. Kamara, a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, following his detention for contempt of the Supreme Court, urging the Bench to accept his public apology and reconsider the proceedings against him.The intervention b
The General Legal Council (GLC) of Sierra Leone has formally condemned the conduct of senior lawyer Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara during recent Supreme Court proceedings, describing his exchanges with the bench as discourteous and detrimental to the legal profession, while formally requesting the court t
FREETOWN — The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has condemned an alleged threat against journalist Thomas Josephus Dixon, Chairman of the Guild of Newspaper Editors and Managing Editor of the New Age Newspaper, reportedly made by Moses Sellu Mambu, National Publicity Secretary of the r
The British High Commission in Sierra Leone has formally rejected allegations that the United Kingdom is a major source of chemicals used in drug production in the country.According to the Commission, the allegations were made by a Strategic Communications Adviser for the Ministry of Information and
Freetown, Sierra Leone – As part of its efforts to deepen tax compliance and sustain ongoing reforms, the National Revenue Authority (NRA), with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has engaged business stakeholders on Electronic Cash Register (ECR) usage and the Block Managem
FREETOWN — The Government of Sierra Leone has dismissed reports linking the European Union’s postponed 2026 budget-support disbursement to ongoing judicial cooperation discussions with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, saying the delay stems from procedural timing and does not amount to a suspension o
FREETOWN, Sept. 30 — Mohamed Alhajie Samoura has issued a statement following his resignation as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone, effective 30 September 2026, after almost six years of service.In the statement, Samoura said he was stepping d
Sierra Leone Government Outlines Development Priorities at Civic Day USA Edition in New YorkThe Government of Sierra Leone has used its Civic Day USA Edition in New York to outline ongoing programs and proposed reforms across key sectors, including electricity, fisheries, youth employment, education
Rabies: What Sierra Leone must do to eliminate the disease By Kemo ChamToday – September 28 – is World Rabies Day. The day was designated to raise awareness about one of the world’s deadliest diseases.Rabies is a zoonotic disease – meaning an infectious illness that spreads naturally from animals t
EntoTech Innovations has officially launched its insect-based organic fertiliser and protein products, marking a new phase in the company’s efforts to convert organic waste into agricultural inputs and affordable alternatives for livestock and aquaculture feed.The launch, held at the Njala Universit
Lawyers representing Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally have demanded the immediate withdrawal and retraction of a public notice issued by the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) National Publicity Secretary, Moses Sellu Mambu, describing the notice as defamatory and ultra vires.In a letter dated 21 Septembe
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially commenced the eighth batch of the CAF ‘D’ Diploma Coaching Course at its Secretariat in Kingtom, Freetown.The coaching development programme forms part of the SLFA’s continued efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of coaches across t
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Sports has placed a ban on all community and school football competitions in the Western Area with immediate effect, following what the ministry describes as a surge in youth violence that has left people dead and property destroyed.The ban, announced in a press release da
