By Mariama Bundu Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, has been honoured with a meritorious award for his leadership in the Judiciary and his role as Chairman of the ECOWAS Judicial Council. The award was presented at the West Africa Heroes Award ceremony held at the Freetown International Conference Centre on…
AWOL members pose with hospital staff and beneficiary patients after the donation ceremony Members of AWOL UK, in collaboration with AWOL Sierra Leone, on Sunday 10th May 2026 donated medical items to the Rokupa Government Hospital in the eastern part of Freetown as part of the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and strengthening…
By Premier League Media Bo Rangers moved a step closer to retaining their Leone Rock Premier League crown on Sunday after edging rivals Star Sport Academy 2–1 in a tense encounter at the Southern Arena. The victory extends Bo Rangers’ lead at the top of the table to seven points, further strengthening their position in…
By Alex A. Bah The Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., has highlighted Sierra Leone’s progress in the fight against corruption at the 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 4th to 8th May 2026. The conference, hosted at the Yaoundé Conference…
AFD-Proparco supports with more than EUR 43 million two leading local projects of agro-industrial development, the industrial farm JOLAKS (oilseeds) and the project SONOCO (cereals). Jolaks Manufacturing secures a USD 20 million loan to boost food security in Sierra Leone Sonoco to launch wheat flour production in Sierra Leone, with support from Proparco These two…
By Lemuella TarawalllieThe opposition All People’s Congress has, on Tuesday 5th May 2026, returned to the House of Parliament and declared its readiness to re-engage Parliament with a firm stance on electoral transparency, accountability, and democratic integrity, following what is described as “critical interventions” by international moral guarantors.During a press engagement at the Office of…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Tuesday 5 May 2026 bid farewell to over 800 intending pilgrims at the Gaddafi Mosque in east Freetown during a two-day orientation programme ahead of the Hajj. The session was organized to prepare pilgrims spiritually, physically, and medically for the journey, while also providing…
Sudan has accused neighbouring Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of orchestrating drone strikes on its main airport, describing the assault as “direct aggression”. The international airport, located in the capital, was hit on Monday, along with military installations in the Greater Khartoum area. Recent drone strikes have shattered a period of relative calm…
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jiwoh Abdullia, has described Paramount Chiefs as critical partners in achieving sustainable forest management in Sierra Leone. He made the statement on Monday, 4 May 2026, during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Bombali District Council Hall, which brought together local authorities and Paramount Chiefs from Bombali, Tonkolili, Koinadugu,…
By Lemuella Tarawallie The National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2026 has been enacted into law following its passage through the committee stage of the whole House and its third reading in Parliament. The new legislation is expected to strengthen Sierra Leone’s institutional capacity to address emerging threats such as terrorism, organized crime, cyber risks,…
