Category: Current News
Parliament Enacts National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2026
By Lemuella Tarawallie The National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2026 has been enacted into law following its passage through the committee stage of the whole House and its third reading in Parliament. The new legislation is expected to strengthen Sierra Leone’s institutional capacity to address emerging threats such as terrorism, organized crime, cyber risks,…
Bio Calls for Unity at SLPP 75th Anniversary
By Mohamed Lamin Banya President Julius Maada Bio has called for unity, discipline, and early preparations for the 2028 general elections as the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) marked its 75th anniversary. The celebration, held on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, brought together party members, government officials, and supporters…
SL to Host ECOWAS Investment Summit
By Mariama Bundu The Presidential Initiative on Climate Change Secretariat has announced plans to host a major investment summit aimed at boosting regional integration and economic growth across West Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday, 23 April 2026, during a press conference held at the Freetown City Council Hall. The summit, themed “Powering Regional…
Falaba Road Conditions Hit Livelihoods Hard
By Musa S. Kamara Residents of Falaba District have expressed frustration over the poor state of roads in their communities as they marked this year’s Independence Day. Many residents say the bad road conditions have made transportation difficult, especially during the rainy season, with several routes becoming nearly impassable. The main road linking the district…
UBA Named Best Bank of the Year
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone has secured multiple awards at the 10th African Ovation Awards, highlighting its performance and leadership in the country’s banking sector. The bank was named Best Bank of the Year, earning the Corporate Excellence Award in recognition of its strong performance, customer service, and contribution to financial sector development….
ICBAI Announces China Spelling Championship Entry
By Mariama Bundu The Initiative in Capacity Building Association International (ICBAI) has announced that Sierra Leone will participate in the 2026 World Spelling Bee Championships, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, this July, following a formal invitation extended to African countries. The invitation, addressed to the African Spelling Bee Council by the Spelling Bee…
ACC Reviews Anti-Corruption Strategy Progress
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has engaged representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Local Councils, and members of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Steering Committee on progress made in implementing the NACS 2024–2028. The meeting, held on 29 April 2026 at Integrity House in Freetown, focused on reviewing monitoring outcomes and…
Collaborative Network Launched to Boost Vaccine Research Capacity Across Africa
By Mohamed Lamin Banya A major regional research initiative aimed at strengthening vaccine development and delivery systems across Africa has been officially launched in Freetown. The project, titled “Collaborative Network for Novel and Enhanced Capacity in Vaccine Advancement in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Sierra Leone (CONNECT-VAX),” is funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)….
Sierra Leone, Ghana Boost Road Safety Ties
By Princetta Williams, Information Attaché, SLHC Accra A three-man delegation from Sierra Leone, comprising Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq., Secretary to the Authority and Board at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Arthur Brima, Director of Transport, SLRSA, and Dr. Adams Steven, Senior Technical Director, Ministry of Transport and Aviation, has concluded a study tour on…
QCell Named Most Affordable Telecom Provider for 2025
QCell Sierra Leone has been recognized as the most affordable and best-quality telecom service provider for 2025 by the Consumer Protection Agency Sierra Leone. The award was presented on April 21, with CPA-SL officials praising QCell for its commitment to providing accessible and reliable telecommunications services across the country. Head of Public Relations at CPA-SL,…