In a major boost for the country’s energy sector, the World Bank has approved US$60 million for Sierra Leone under the first phase of the Regional Programme for Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Solutions (Regional DARES).The financing is part of a broader US853 million regional initiative
The inaugural MRU Youth Connekt 2026 has successfully concluded in Freetown, drawing more than 2,000 young leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers from across the Mano River Union for a landmark three-day regional forum.Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre from June 18 t
The Sierra Leonean government has announced the safe return of nine deportees to their respective West African countries, following their temporary care in Freetown under a deportation agreement with the United States.The nine nationals of ECOWAS member states arrived in Sierra Leone on 20 May under
The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has announced that it will commence the installation of cross drains at the Kossor Town/Mokor Town Junction along the Regent–Jui Road on Saturday, 30 May 2026, resulting in a temporary partial closure of the affected section.According to a press release issued
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, a high-level delegation converged on the NANT Power Project construction site in Kissy, Freetown, for a firsthand assessment of progress on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Sierra Leone’s history.Leading the delegation was
FREETOWN – Speaking on the opening day of the week-long West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF 2026) on 14th May, Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salimah Bah, called on West African policymakers to prioritise regional integration and the digital economy as a pathway to pe
FREETOWN – On 6th May 2026, The Energy Nexus Network (TENN) and its partners empowered 20 fishmongers across the Western Urban and Western Rural areas of Sierra Leone with a total of SLE 200,000, as part of a Community Foundation Ireland (CFI) project aimed at supporting fishing communities through
FREETOWN – President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has praised the work of customs officers across West and Central Africa, saying that behind every intercepted shipment is a life protected.Addressing the 32nd Conference of Directors General of Customs of the World Customs Organization in Freetown on Thursda
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – 30 April 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone has secured a $15 million grant facility from the World Bank for a second fibre cable landing, with additional partnerships anticipated to help facilitate the project, Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation Madam
Sierra Leone ranked 108th out of 123 countries in the 2025 Global Hunger Index, recording a score of 28.5, a level classified as “serious.”The index shows that 24.1% of the population is undernourished, 25.2% of children under five are stunted, 6.3% are wasted, and 9.4% of children die before their
In a landmark show of unity, Presidents Joseph Boakai of Liberia and Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone broke ground today on a $364 million, 8-lane border highway linking Gendema to Liberia’s interior.The 255-kilometre Western Corridor is expected to significantly reduce cross-border travel time.“We
Weeks after the fuel price hike from NLe 25.00 to NLe 28.50 per litre, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, in collaboration with the Motor Drivers Union and other transport stakeholders, has announced new public transport fares across Freetown and provincial routes.The adjustments, effective Thu
FREETOWN — The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced the petroleum pricing structure for January 2026, applicable to all large-scale fuel uplifters.Under the new pricing, all fuel transactions are to be settled in United States Dollars (USD). The NPRA set the pump prices as fo
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has announced that the artisanal fisheries subsector will observe a closed fishing season from 1 to 28 February 2026. The measure is aimed at conserving fish stocks, allowing them to spawn, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Sierra Leone’s fis
Freetown, Tuesday, 27 January 2026 — President Dr Julius Maada Bio has launched a Joint Education Programme at Freetown Polytechnic’s Jui Campus, praising the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) for supporting skills transfer and youth employment in Sierra Leone.According to State House, the programm
President Julius Maada Bio has directed a major restructuring of how Sierra Leone manages its mineral wealth, ordering the wind-up of the Mineral Wealth Fund Sierra Leone Limited (MWFSL) and its withdrawal from the Tonkolili North Iron Ore project under the current arrangement.The government says th
Freetown’s Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has formally asked the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) to halt the immediate transfer of the Finance Officer of the Freetown City Council, warning that the move could seriously disrupt critical year-end financial operations.In a letter dated 24 Decemb
Freetown, 17 December 2025 – The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that it has commenced consultations with the United States following the recent full entry ban on Sierra Leonean nationals. The move comes after a proclamation signed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump on 16 December 2025, expa
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, marked the official visit of the new Ambassador designate from Ireland to Sierra Leone, H.E. Amb. Patrick McManus, to the headquarters of SEND Salone in Kenema. The visit aims to follow up on the impacts of some of the developmental activities that were initiated by h
In a move to accelerate its digital economy, the Government of Sierra Leone will partner with the SIGN Foundation to design and roll out new national digital systems powered by blockchain technology.A Memorandum of Understanding signed today, November 6, 2025, between the Ministry of Communication,
The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced the temporary opening of Freetown’s east and west corridors to all commercial passenger vehicles, which were initially prohibited from using those corridors. According to the ministry, this move aims to “ease congestion, reduce travel delays, and
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has been named West Africa’s best information minister by Afriqu’Europe Magazine, recognising his outstanding contributions to leadership and public communication and civic education in Sierra Leone.The Editor-in-Chief of Afriq
The President, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, has today, October 31st 2025 presented staff of office to 17 newly elected paramount chiefs from across chiefdoms in the Sierra Leone, marking a formal recognition of their Chieftaincy pursuant to Part IV, Section 17(a) of the Chieftaincy Act of 2009.
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has issued a series of strong directives aimed at intensifying the national fight against drug and substance abuse, particularly the growing menace of kush.During a high-level meeting convened to discuss strategies for eliminating the drug crisis, President