Freetown, 8th September 2026- All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer hopeful Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has unveiled a bold vision for Sierra Leone’s future, pledging that his leadership in 2028 will be anchored on the energy of young people and the determination of women. Speaking at a consultative meeting with professionals and grassroots leaders in Freetown, Dr. Bangura declared that Sierra…
’ Freetown,8th September, 2026 – French customs officers have intercepted a multi‑ton shipment of cocaine worth tens of millions of euros, reportedly tied to fugitive Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos.” According to NL Times, the seizure was made late Sunday aboard a cargo vessel travelling from Ghana to Antwerp, with part of the consignment…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has praised the Government of Sierra Leone for facilitating the return of former President Ernest Bai Koroma, describing the move as a significant step toward reconciliation and lasting peace. In a statement issued on Sunday, the regional bloc commended President Julius Maada Bio for his leadership in ensuring Koroma’s safe return…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 8th September, 2026 – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Alpha Ibrahim Sesay, has met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, to advance discussions on economic cooperation and priority investment areas under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The meeting, held in Dubai,…
South Korea and France will invest a combined €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in their cinema and moving image industries over five years, beginning in 2027. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced the initiative on Monday in his speech at the Lumiere Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which he co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron. Under the initiative, each country will…
All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer hopeful Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has issued a strong appeal for unity and discipline within the party, warning that internal competition must never degenerate into self‑destruction. His call comes at a time when the APC is grappling with multiple court cases and uncertainty over when it will convene its long‑delayed national delegate conference. “Internal competition…
