The Parliament of Sierra Leone hosted a consultative meeting of the ECOWAS Joint Committees on Social Affairs, Gender, Legal Affairs, Trade, and Political Affairs to discuss child protection in the region. The session focused on “Parliamentary Approaches to Safeguarding Children in Street Situations and Addressing Child Exploitation in the ECOWAS Region.” Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay,…
At a Commission on the Status of Women 70th Session side event in New York, the Chair of the ECOWAS Ministers of Gender, Dr. Isata Mahoi, highlighted the urgent need to remove financial barriers that limit women’s participation in politics across West Africa. Speaking at the event themed “Breaking the Financial Barriers – Addressing Women’s…
The Anti-Corruption Commission Sierra Leone has reinforced its partnership with the Sierra Leone Police following an engagement at the Motema Divisional Headquarters in Nimikoro Chiefdom, Kono District. The meeting also served to officially welcome the newly transferred Local Unit Commander, Chief Superintendent Alimamy Gibril Sesay, to the division. Acting ACC Regional Director in Kono, Andrew…
Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Milton Margai Technical University, Dr. Philip John Kanu has been placed on interim suspension following a report by a university sub-committee investigating alleged staff recruitment irregularities. Dr. Philip Kanu (VC) The suspension, announced by the university Court and effective immediately, is pending the conclusion of administrative and disciplinary proceedings. Dr. Kanu…
The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced the immediate termination of Mohamed Kallon as Head Coach of the national men’s football team, Leone Stars. In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the association said the decision was taken by its Executive Committee after careful consideration of the team’s technical and strategic direction. The SLFA…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has ratified a major mining agreement with Leone Afric Metals (SL) Limited to develop lithium reserves in the Kangi Hill area of Bombali District. The agreement, signed on 16 March 2026, covers an 80.4 square kilometre lithium-rich site in Ngowahun Chiefdom and is expected to last 25 years, with mining…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced the start of an investigation into the Director of the Sierra Leone Law School, Dr. Abu Bakarr Bangura, following a formal complaint from the Council of Legal Education. The ACC stated that it aims to complete the investigation within a month and called on all parties involved to provide…
The 2024 Auditor General’s Report on the Sierra Leone Immigration Department (SLID) has highlighted significant weaknesses in revenue reporting and financial reconciliation, particularly relating to electronic visa (e-visa) collections and passport application payments. According to the audit, a total of NLe9.7 million was transferred to the Consolidated Fund as revenue from e-visas. However, auditors noted…
The United Nations Youth Office has announced the official mission of its Head and Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, to Sierra Leone from 30 March to 6 April 2026. The visit is aimed at strengthening collaboration with national stakeholders and advancing the youth development agenda in the country. During his week-long…
Thirteen personnel of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are set to be deployed to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) at the end of March 2026. The team, made up of ten men and three women, will join international peacekeepers working to maintain peace and stability in South Sudan. Before their departure, the…
