Category: Current News
NSA Requests 350 Billion for 2026
By Mohamed Kamara The National Sports Authority (NSA) has formally appealed to the Ministry of Finance for NLe 350 million (350 billion old Leones) in the 2026 national budget to support its expanding portfolio of sports development activities across Sierra Leone. NSA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai stressed the importance of adequate funding to…
Security Sector Requests Over NLe 1 Billion in 2026 Budget Presentations
Three key security institutions in Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS), the Ministry of Defence, and the Sierra Leone Police, have presented a combined budget request of over NLe 1 billion to the Ministry of Finance for the 2026 Fiscal Year, as part of ongoing national budget discussions.
Chief Minister Meets UN Deputy Secretary-General
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, held a key meeting with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in New York, highlighting the country’s growing role in international peace and governance. Following President Julius Maada Bio’s recent talks with the UN Secretary-General, Dr. Sengeh reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s strong commitment to the UN Charter…
SLAJ President Calls for Honest Reporting
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Alhaji Manika Kamara, has called on journalists to go beyond public relations and tell real, impactful stories as the 2025 European Union and Government of Sierra Leone Bus Tour was officially launched.
Sports Ministry Requests NLe 8.28 Million for 2026–2028 Budget
By Alex Lansana Claye The Ministry of Sports has officially requested NLe 8,281,600 for its 2026–2028 budget cycle, citing major achievements and urgent funding needs to drive inclusive and sustainable sports development across Sierra Leone.
President Bio Calls for Global Action on Conflict Rape
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has issued a strong call for international action to support survivors of sexual violence in conflict and their children, during a high-level event at the United Nations in New York.
First Lady Wins ‘Champion of Change’ Award
Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, has been awarded the Just Right Champion of Change Award at a high-level event on child marriage held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Information Minister Backs People-First Digital Agenda
At the Sierra Leone Innovation Showcase held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) last week, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, emphasized a people-centered approach to digital transformation as key to driving sustainable development in Sierra Leone.
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…