A Sierra Leone–China Parliamentary Friendship Group has been officially launched in Freetown to strengthen diplomatic and legislative cooperation between the two countries. The launch took place during a dinner hosted by Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Zhao Yong, at the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday, 19th May 2026. The event brought together the Rt. Hon….
By Mariama Bundu The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held a press conference in Freetown to clarify government’s position on the representation of tourism associations in Sierra Leone. The briefing followed reports of a newly formed group known as the Federation of All Tourism Associations (FATA), amid ongoing consultations to establish a unified…
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay, Strategic Communications Adviser The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with Paramount Chiefs across Sierra Leone to strengthen community action against maternal and child deaths through the introduction of local bye-laws aimed at improving healthcare access and immunization uptake. The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing “300 Days…
By Lemuella Tarawallie SLPP Member of Parliament representing Moyamba District, Hon. Mustapha Musa Sellu, has raised an urgent alarm in Parliament over a deadly clash between communities in Kargboro Chiefdom. Speaking on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, under S.O. 23, Hon. Sellu revealed that violence erupted between the communities of Mokaisay and Ngeihun over a disputed…
By Mohamed Sheriff, Information Attaché, Geneva, Switzerland Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has presented the country’s early progress on the implementation of its National Health Compact during a distinguished speakers’ roundtable hosted by Seed Global Health, bringing together Sierra Leone, Uganda, and other international partners. Addressing delegates, Dr. Demby stated that Sierra…
By Mariama Bundu Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for fair and transparent returns from Sierra Leone’s mining sector, stressing that the country must benefit more equitably from its mineral resources. He made the remarks during Mining Week 2026, where government officials, parliamentarians, industry leaders and development partners gathered to discuss reforms in…
By Mariama Bundu The European Union (EU) has commemorated 50 years of partnership and cooperation with Sierra Leone during a press launch hosted by the EU Delegation in Freetown. The event celebrated five decades of EU–Sierra Leone relations from 1976 to 2026, highlighting the longstanding support provided by the EU towards the country’s development since…
West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa have been named in DR Congo’s squad for the World Cup. Croydon-born Wan-Bissaka, 28, was capped by England at Under-21 level, and was called into the senior squad in 2019 but did not make an appearance. The former Manchester United full-back switched international allegiances…
25 Deportees Land in Salone Tomorrow Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba By Mohamed Lamin Banya Sierra Leone is expected to receive the first batch of West African migrants deported from the United States on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, under a new third-country deportation arrangement announced by Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba. According to reports, the first flight…
Energy Minister, Cyril Grant Sierra Leone’s Minister of Energy, Cyril Arnold Grant, has acknowledged ongoing electricity shortages affecting residents of Freetown, attributing the situation to reduced generation capacity caused by low water levels at the Bumbuna hydroelectric dam. Speaking on the SLBC Morning Coffee programme, the minister expressed regret over the inconvenience faced by citizens,…
