Category: Current News
Bio Meets Sierra Leoneans in DC
President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to national development during a high-level engagement with Sierra Leonean diaspora community leaders in Washington DC. The event served as a platform to highlight the country’s progress and rally continued support from Sierra Leoneans abroad. Speaking to an audience of prominent diaspora figures, President Bio outlined…
UTB Owner Sanpha Koroma Dies
Dr. J. Sanpha Koroma, one of Sierra Leone’s most influential figures in finance, governance, and academia, has passed away at the age of 79. His death, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, has sent shockwaves across the country, prompting an outpouring of tributes from national leaders, business figures, and ordinary Sierra Leoneans. The…
Regional Stakeholders in Bo Discuss Sierra Leone’s Draft Data Protection Bill
Over 75 stakeholders from the Southern and Eastern regions gathered in Bo for a regional consultation on Sierra Leone’s draft Data Protection Regulation Commission Bill, a key step toward establishing a national data protection law.
SL MPs Lead in Regional AI Discussions
The Sierra Leone parliamentary delegation successfully participated in the 2025 Second Parliamentary Seminar and Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament held from September 22 to 27 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. ECOWAS Parliament held from September 22 to 27 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The seminar focused on “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Parliamentary Efficiency, Ethical…
UNICEF, MoPED Train Partners on Cash Transfer Accountability
UNICEF Sierra Leone, together with its implementing partner, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED), has conducted a training session for its NGO partners and other stakeholders on the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
SLPP Chairman Champions ‘Big Five’ Agenda
The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, has delivered his first official diaspora address since his election, speaking to members of the UK and Ireland Region at a well-attended general meeting in London.
Drug Ring Busted in Military Camp…
Instructors, Recruit Dismissed The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have dismissed several instructors and one recruit over drug-related offenses within the training camp in the AFTC and Waterloo area of responsibility.
75 Criminal Cases Opened in September Session
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has denied bail to Mohamed Kelleh Mansaray and Saidu Kuyateh, who appeared before the High Court on charges of conspiracy to commit migrant smuggling. The charges were brought under Section 20(1) of the Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, No. 12 of 2022. The decision…
No Housing for Judges in Remote Areas
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda The Judiciary of Sierra Leone continues to face major challenges in delivering timely and effective justice across the country. Limited funding, poor infrastructure, weak case management systems, and a lack of proper housing for judicial officers, particularly in rural areas, are key obstacles affecting the performance of the justice system. In…
Calls for Fairer Divorce Laws in Sierra Leone
The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has begun nationwide consultations on reviewing the Matrimonial Causes Act, Cap 102 of the Laws of Sierra Leone, 1960. The first session took place at Albertson Hall in Kenema.