By Mohamed Kamara The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone on policies needed to complete the first and second reviews of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. Once approved by IMF Management and the Executive Board in the coming weeks, the reviews will unlock about…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has established an Adhoc Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of former Mighty Blackpool player, Bureh Ganso Koroma, who passed away after suffering severe injuries during an on-pitch collision in a friendly match between Leone Stars and Mighty Blackpool in May 2025. In…
Beds, Water & Food Insufficient The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has released a report showing serious human rights concerns in the country’s correctional centres. The research, conducted between September 2 and 24, 2025, covered 20 correctional facilities across five regions. The report, titled Human Rights Behind Bars, notes that overcrowding is a…
By HRCSL Communications Team On Thursday 20th November 2024, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) through its Directorate of Gender and Children’s Affairs (HRCSL) held an interactive session with pupils in selected secondary schools in Waterloo, Western Rural District in commemoration of World Children’s Day on the theme “My Day, My Rights. The…
Sierra Leone will host the One Nation Reggae Festival from 25 to 30 November 2025, celebrating the shared cultural heritage of Sierra Leone, Jamaica, and the Caribbean, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Nabeela Tunis stated. The festival will kick off on 25 November with an official launch by President Julius Maada Bio at the…
By Mohamed Kamara The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas Esq., joined schoolchildren and world leaders to celebrate World Children’s Day under this year’s theme: “My Days, My Right.” During a special sitting of Parliament, the Chamber was filled with pupils, creating a vibrant celebration of youth. In his address, Speaker Thomas welcomed the children, saying…
Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) has launched a ten-day training program for field staff ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census. The training began on 18 November 2025 across Bombali, Kailahun, Bonthe, and the Western Area Urban Districts as part of preparations for the Pilot Census scheduled for December 2025. The Pilot Census will…
His Excellency Philip Bob Jusu was among 10 other Ambassadors from different countries accredited to Greece that formally presented their Letters of Credence to the President of Greece, HE Constantine Tassoulas, at the Presidential Mansion in Athens. HE Constantine Tassoulas welcomed Ambassador Jusu and affirmed Greece’s willingness to work closely with Sierra Leone to enhance…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has called on taxpayers across the country to remain compliant with key tax obligations as Sierra Leone enters the festive season. In a public notice issued by the Public Affairs and Tax Education Unit, the Commissioner General extended warm season’s greetings and expressed appreciation to taxpayers…
By Festus J. Lahai, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Moscow, Russian Federation The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ghana to the Russian Federation, His Excellency Dr. Koma Steem Jeh-Appiah, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Moscow, marking his first official engagement with the…
