Dr. Francess Virginia Anderson, PhD, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Türkiye, together with staff members, has led a week-long working visit to Istanbul, the country’s commercial hub, engaging high-level Turkish private-sector investors as part of an intensified economic diplomacy drive. During a series of strategic meetings, Ambassador Anderson emphasized…
By Lemuella Tarawalllie The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Planning and Economic Development has engaged officials from Statistics Sierra Leone on preparations for the 2026 Population and Housing Census, emphasizing accountability, public awareness, and stakeholder inclusion. During the probing on Wednesday, 17th February 2026, at Committee Room One in Parliament, the Chairman, Hon. Musa Fofanah, assured…
By Mohamed Kamara One of the Flagbearer Aspirants of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Kaifala Marah, has called for the unconditional release of their party’s Secretary General Lansana Dumbuya Esq, warning that continued intimidation of political actors threatens national stability, democracy, and investor confidence. APC’s Lansana Dumbuya in cuffs at Pademba Road…
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…
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has announced the official opening of the WAEC portal for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Batch Registration System (BRS). Minister of Basic & Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey In a public notice issued from its headquarters at New England…
The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) has welcomed a delegation from the American International School of Conakry (AISC) and a leading high school in Liberia to discuss possible student placement and academic collaboration. The visiting delegation was received by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor D. Lakkoh, who highlighted IPAM’s role in Sierra Leone’s higher…
By Reginald Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has secured a two-year international training scholarship for promising swimmer Moses Sahr Yongai under the Aqua Olympics Support Program (AOSP), approved by World Aquatics. The scholarship will enable Yongai to relocate to Bahrain, where he will undergo intensive high-performance training through 2028. The program is aimed at developing talented…
By Mariama Bundu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) participated in a Breakfast Learning session organized by the Human Capital Institute Sierra Leone, attended by over 30 Human Resource professionals. The session aimed to educate employers on the Finance Act 2026 and improve compliance with Pay As You Earn (PAYE) regulations. Speaking at the event, Sahr…
