Category: Current News
Sierra Leone Parliament Wins CSPOC Seat
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has been elected to serve as West Africa’s representative on the Standing Committee of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) for the period 2026–2028. The historic election took place during the 28th CSPOC Conference held in New Delhi, India, from January 14 to 17, which…
Deputy Mines Minister Joins National Remembrance Day at Peace Museum
Deputy Mines Minister, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, joined the Minister of Information and the Executive Secretary of the Peace Commission on Sunday to commemorate National Remembrance Day with amputees and war-wounded victims at the Peace Museum. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister Napoleon Koroma shared his personal experience as a survivor of the country’s civil war,…
HRCSL Marks First National Day of Remembrance, Calls for Justice and Reparations
On 18th January 2026, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) joined the nation in observing the first National Day of Remembrance, a day dedicated to reflecting on the horrors of the civil war and pledging “never again” to such violence. HRCSL stressed the importance of ensuring that all victims and survivors of the…
President Bio Implements TRC Recommendation, As January 18 Declared National Remembrance Day
Boom! The echo of the first gunshot fired in Bomaru Town, Eastern Sierra Leone, on 23 March 1991 shattered not only the peace of a quiet community but the soul of an entire nation. In that instant, Sierra Leone was thrust into an 11-year nightmare of violence, fear, and despair, one of the darkest chapters…
SLHC Staff Attend UNGA at 80th Commemorative Event in London
By Abdulai Braima, Information Attaché, SLHC-London A delegation from the Sierra Leone High Commission (SLHC) in London, led by Deputy High Commissioner Mrs. Yvonne King Odigboh, today attended the United Nations General Assembly at 80 (UNGA@80) commemorative event themed “From 1946 to Our Future.” The landmark event marked the 80th anniversary of the first session…
Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma Champions Sierra Leone at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh
Deputy Minister of Mines and Minerals Resources, Hon Umaru Napoleon Koroma has once again placed Sierra Leone on the global policy map through his participation in the prestigious Future Minerals Forum (FMF) held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Future Minerals Forum, widely regarded as the world’s premier platform for shaping the future of…
Ahead of Remembrance Day, President Bio Leads White Ribbon Pin-Up Ceremony
As Sierra Leone commences its first-ever National Remembrance Week, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has set the tone by leading a symbolic White Ribbon pin-up ceremony at State House. The brief but solemn ceremony took place on Wednesday morning, during which the Executive Secretary of the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion,…
Bloody Morning at Benguema: Major Shot Dead
By James Conteh A shooting incident at the Armed Forces Training Centre (AFTC) in Benguema on Tuesday morning has left two military personnel dead, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has confirmed. According to an official statement, the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. when Corporal Kamara, also known as “No. 9,” allegedly…
2,820 Health Workers Hired Without Records
Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby By Mohamed Kamara The 2024 Auditor General’s Report has raised serious concerns over the recruitment of health care workers and payroll management at the Ministry of Health. According to the audit findings, a total of 2,820 health care workers were recruited in 2024, but auditors were unable to verify…
Debt Risks Worsen for Sierra Leone
World Bank Warns Abdu Muwonge, WB SL Country Manager By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The World Bank has warned that Sierra Leone’s debt sustainability risks have worsened significantly, driven by recurrent budget overruns and rising borrowing costs, according to the Sierra Leone Economic Update, 7th Edition. The report notes that Sierra Leone has been assessed at…