Presidential aspirant under Sierra Leone’s All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has declared that women will remain at the centre of his vision for Sierra Leone, while calling for unity, economic inclusion and an end to political division across the country. Dr. Bangura made the remarks in Makeni shortly after Eid-Ul-Adha prayers while addressing groups of women who…
The Government of Sierra Leone has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a nationwide public holiday in observance of the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made in a public notice issued from State House in Freetown on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. According to the notice, the general public is informed that the Feast of Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on…
President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has received former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, during an official visit to Freetown as Special Envoy of Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to President Bio, discussions during the meeting were cordial and constructive, focusing on matters of mutual interest between Sierra Leone and Nigeria. The Sierra Leonean leader said he also…
A fresh controversy has emerged at the University of Sierra Leone following the release of an investigative report by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which cleared the institution’s Business Centre of financial misconduct but highlighted governance concerns and ministerial interference. The ACC report, dated May 8, investigated allegations of administrative, procurement, financial and governance irregularities at the University of Sierra…
By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk) As Sierra Leone’s Mining Week 2026 comes to an end, national attention has largely centred on investment opportunities, mineral exports, policy reforms and the government’s commitment to responsible mining. However, beyond the speeches and exhibitions lies a deeper and more strategic concern that could shape the long-term future of Sierra Leone’s mining sector:…
President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has launched the construction of the US$85 million Voinjama–Mendikorma highway in Lofa County, describing the project as a major boost for regional trade, transportation, and economic development between Liberia and Sierra Leone. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday at the Mendikorma Border Post in northern Liberia, signaling the start of the…
