Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders to accelerate the growth of the country’s tourism sector, as the National Coastal Unity Boat Race brought together coastal communities in a vibrant celebration of culture and unity. The two-day event, held on April 4 and 5, 2026, at Chapter One…
The All Peoples Congress (APC) has issued a strongly worded press statement expressing grave concern over what it described as dangerous and deeply troubling remarks allegedly made by senior figures within the ruling establishment, warning that such rhetoric could erode democratic norms and threaten political stability in Sierra Leone. In the statement dated April 7, 2026, the opposition party…
H.E. Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara has drawn public attention following the delivery of medical supplies and equipment to several community health facilities in Karene District, an intervention that has sparked renewed discussion around rural healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in Sierra Leone. According to accounts from his team, dozens of hospital mattresses, along with medications and other medical…
A document attributed to the Sierra Leone Government, specifically from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, has surfaced and is now drawing attention due to its reference to administrative measures tied to local council operations. The letter, dated April 2, 2026, and addressed to all Chief Administrators of Local Councils, appears to be an internal communication from…
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a temporary fuel subsidy aimed at easing the burden of rising global fuel prices on citizens and businesses. In a statement issued on Thursday, the government acknowledged that increases in fuel prices have far-reaching effects on transportation, electricity, and the overall cost of living, placing significant pressure on households and economic activities….
The trial of Zainab Sheriff took a decisive turn on March 31, 2026, after a Magistrate Court sitting at Pademba Road in Freetown dismissed a no-case submission filed by her defence, ruling that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and requiring her to open her defence in a matter that has rapidly evolved from a criminal proceeding…
