Category: Current News
“Release our Secretary General now!”
By Mohamed Kamara One of the Flagbearer Aspirants of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Kaifala Marah, has called for the unconditional release of their party’s Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya Esq, warning that continued intimidation of political actors threatens national stability, democracy, and investor confidence. APC’s Lansana Dumbuya in cuffs at Pademba Road…
Justice Amy Wright Resigns
By James Conteh Hon. Mrs. Justice Amy Juliet Wright, a Judge of the High Court of Sierra Leone, has resigned from her position. Her resignation comes amid rumours of dissatisfaction over transfers to provincial courts. Her resignation comes amid rumours of dissatisfaction over transfers to provincial courts. Sources suggest that the recent proposed transfers to…
APC Rejects Edmond Alpha as ECSL Chief
By James Conteh The All Peoples Congress (APC) has formally objected to the proposed appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). In a letter dated 13 February 2026 and signed by Acting Chairman Amb. Osman Foday Yansaneh, the APC acknowledged receipt of correspondence…
Bio Calls for Stronger African Voice at UN
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State on UN Security Council reform, has urged African leaders to intensify unity and collective action to push for meaningful reform of the UN Security Council. Speaking at the C-10 Heads of State meeting…
163,997 Candidates Cleared for 2026 WASSCE
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has announced the official opening of the WAEC portal for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Batch Registration System (BRS). Minister of Basic & Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey In a public notice issued from its headquarters at New England…
IPAM Explores Cross-Border Academic Partnerships
The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) has welcomed a delegation from the American International School of Conakry (AISC) and a leading high school in Liberia to discuss possible student placement and academic collaboration. The visiting delegation was received by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor D. Lakkoh, who highlighted IPAM’s role in Sierra Leone’s higher…
Sierra Leone Aquatics Secures Two-Year World Aquatics Scholarship for Moses Yongai
By Reginald Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has secured a two-year international training scholarship for promising swimmer Moses Sahr Yongai under the Aqua Olympics Support Program (AOSP), approved by World Aquatics. The scholarship will enable Yongai to relocate to Bahrain, where he will undergo intensive high-performance training through 2028. The program is aimed at developing talented…
Finance Act: PAYE and Minimum Wage Explained
By Mariama Bundu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) participated in a Breakfast Learning session organized by the Human Capital Institute Sierra Leone, attended by over 30 Human Resource professionals. The session aimed to educate employers on the Finance Act 2026 and improve compliance with Pay As You Earn (PAYE) regulations. Speaking at the event, Sahr…
FA Cup Action Begins Nationwide…
Port Loko Hosts Opening Clash as Sugar Sharge Cruise Past Young Boys The 2026 FA Cup organized by the Sierra Leone Football Association kicked off in Port Loko today with a district preliminary match between Sugar Sharge FC and Young Boys FC. The opening ceremony attracted football officials, stakeholders, and fans. SLFA Vice President 1…
Road Safety Authority Plans Reforms After 3-Day Retreat
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has concluded a three-day strategic management retreat at Companero Resort in Bureh Town, aimed at strengthening the institution and improving service delivery. The retreat brought together Executive Director James Bagie Bio, Deputy Executive Director Josie Abraham Scott-Manga, directors, and senior management to review operational gaps and develop strategies…