The European Union has supported flood-affected communities in Sierra Leone with €175,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance, describing the funding as an “expression of European solidarity” with those affected.The assistance, channelled through the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, will support 5,1
Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have held bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on gender equality, women’s empowerment, inclusion and the protection of women and children.The discussions brought together Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Aff
Fifty small and medium-sized enterprises have graduated from the READY Salone E-Commerce Programme, an initiative aimed at helping Sierra Leonean businesses expand their operations and reach customers through digital platforms.The graduation ceremony, held at the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, f
The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has convened a public-private dialogue to examine gaps in Sierra Leone’s legal and regulatory framework for electronic transactions.The dialogue, supported by the Korea International C
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Parliament will debate and vote on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025, on Tuesday, 28th July 2026.Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay will pilot the Bill through its second and third readings ahead of the parliamentary vote.The proposed l
By Isha Saio MansarayFREETOWN——The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has released statistical data detailing aviation activities at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi during the two-day ECOWAS Summit, revealing a significant uptick in both commercial and private air traffic.Acco
From Battlefield to Regional Stronghold: Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Highlights Sierra Leone’s Rise as a Regional Peace HubSierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has highlighted the country’s transformation from a nation once defined by civil war into a regional hub for diplomacy
Lungi, Sierra Leone:West African leaders have adopted a new regional integration framework designed to strengthen peace, security and economic cooperation as ECOWAS seeks to address emerging challenges and deepen unity among member states.Known as the Compact for the Future of Regional Integration i
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged to strengthen regional unity, peace and economic integration after assuming the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the close of the bloc’s 69th Ordinary Session in Lungi.President Faye took over the leadershi
Sierra Leone Airports Authority General Manager Jack D.K. Massaquoi has joined Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces personnel in the cleaning and beautification of Freetown International Airport ahead of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit, donating rice and other essential food items to support the exercis
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone has officially launched a National Digital Skills Training Programme aimed at equipping over 1,000 civil servants with practical digital competencies over the next eight to nine months.The initiative, announced Friday at the New Broomfield Hote
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and community stakeholders, has launched a large-scale clean-up exercise across Lungi Township as part of preparations for the upcoming ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government.In a post on i
Freetown, July 13 — Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified a set of amended agreements relating to the proposed 120-megawatt Bekongor Hydroelectric Power Project, with lawmakers debating the project’s potential to improve electricity supply, create jobs and the financial implications of the revised
reetown, Sierra Leone – July 11, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has announced temporary security and traffic arrangements at Freetown International Airport, Lungi, from July 17 to 19, 2026, as the country hosts the ECOWAS Summit.According to a public notice issued by the Authority’
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has called on President Julius Maada Bio to urgently intervene to safeguard the retirement savings of Sierra Leonean workers following recent concerns raised over the performance of the National Social Secu
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