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
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, 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
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
Freetown – The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone has expressed grave concern over the current stalemate in Parliament regarding the constitutional amendment process, calling on lawmakers to reconvene and find common ground.In a press statement issued on August 17, 2026, the Council commended t
Following reports that some schools are charging parents and guardians before releasing pupils’ report cards, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has declared the practice unlawful and ordered an immediate end to it.In a press release, the Ministry said no school, teacher, o
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has arrested a man after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed pistol loaded with 16 rounds of live ammunition during a routine checkpoint operation at Waterloo.The suspect, identified as Tejan Jabbie of New London, Kossoh Town in Freetown, was arrested
Freetown, Sierra Leone – A dispute over the electronic registration process for the Sierra Leone Bar Association’s (SLBA) upcoming Annual General Meeting has emerged between incumbent President Tuma Adama Jabbi and presidential contender Martina Baindu Egbenda, raising questions about the legal basi
Freetown, July 13 — The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has commended journalist James Tamba Lebbie after he emerged as the leading candidate for the position of Director of Media at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).In a statement signed by SLAJ President Alhaji Manika
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced the reopening of the Yenga border crossing along the Makona River, following what it describes as sustained diplomatic engagements with the Republic of Guinea.A statement from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education confirmed that the border is no
Government Suspends USD 25 Airport Security FeeThe Government of Sierra Leone has announced the temporary suspension of the USD 25 Airport Security Fee at the Freetown International Airport, effective Monday, 6th July 2026.According to a public notice issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Fr
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a factory worker at KK Company in Waterloo, following a complaint that sparked public concern.According to a press release dated 16 June 2026, the incident involved Mr. Algassimu Barrie,
The ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has sent a condolence message to the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) following the death of APC National Chairman, Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray.In a letter dated 15 June 2026, SLPP National Secretary General, Paran Umar Tarawally, described Mansar
Sierra Leone government intervenes in SLBA dispute over AGM postponementFREETOWN – The Sierra Leone government has formally intervened in the ongoing dispute within the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) over the indefinite postponement of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the status of the asso
FREETOWN — In the near future, Sierra Leoneans seeking US visas may be forced to travel to neighboring countries such as Liberia, Ghana, or Togo after Sierra Leone was removed from Washington’s list of African nations that will continue processing visa applications.The development follows an Associa
FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Commercial Motor Bike Riders Union (SLCMBRU) has strongly condemned an alleged act of sexual harassment and penetration reportedly committed by its Eastern Region Organizing Secretary, Mr. Tejan Swaray, at a hotel in Bo City.In a press release dated 13th May 2026, the uni
FREETOWN – Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has raised an alarm that Sierra Leone’s ports, territorial waters, and border security architecture may have been compromised by international drug cartels, citing the recent interception of a heavily armed cocaine-laden vessel th
FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has withdrawn a letter issued on 7th May 2026 by the Head of Immigration at Freetown International Airport, clarifying that there are no changes to entry procedures for non-nationals arriving in the country.In a new circular dated 8th May 202
FREETOWN – Following international media reports that a record 40-tonne cocaine shipment intercepted by Spanish police allegedly departed from Freetown last month, Sierra Leone’s security sector has launched preliminary inquiries.In a press release dated 7th May 2026, the Office of National Security
FREETOWN – Sierra Leone’s Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion has issued a stern warning to political leaders and public officials over recent statements allegedly made by senior political figures, saying any language that could incite violence or threaten citizens based on their
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — March 24, 2026 — The Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has officially commenced a series of high-level strategic engagements with political parties, government institutions, and international partners, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2028 el
The National Secretariat of the All Peoples Congress (APC) has rescheduled its nationwide Ward Elections to Saturday, 14th February 2026.According to a public notice issued by the party’s National Secretary General, Lansana Dumbuya Esq., the decision followed a “very constructive engagement” held on