New Defence Policy Unveiled By Mariama Bundu President Julius Maada Bio has announced a 25 percent salary increase for all ranks of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), effective April 2026, during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebrations held at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square in Wilberforce, Freetown. Speaking as Commander-in-Chief, the…
By Marian Magdalene Bangura, Strategic Communication Unit MoICE In a grand ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio awarded Major General Paul Rogers of the United States Army with the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Ground on February 18, 2026. The award…
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio received Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The visit reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s gender-focused reforms, including the implementation of the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act and ongoing constitutional review processes. Dr. Houinato…
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…
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…
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…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has unanimously ratified several trade and investment agreements, including a major deal with JOLAKS Manufacturing Company Limited. Presenting the agreements, Minister of Trade Alpha Ibrahim Sesay described them as a boost for business and economic growth. He said JOLAKS, established in 2012 to produce vegetable oil, plans to diversify production…
President Julius Maada Bio on Monday received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, at State House, Freetown. Dr Rahma was accompanied by the Bank’s outgoing Country Manager, Dr Halima Yusuf Hashi. Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, briefed the President on…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray has at the World Governments Summit in Dubai met with his counterpart, His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Minister Swaray thanked the UAE for its support to Sierra Leone…
The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr. Sania Nishtar, has commended President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone for his global leadership and strong advocacy for immunization. Dr. Nishtar made the remarks during a meeting with President Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates….
