Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has officially expanded its footprint in the country’s financial sector with the opening of a new branch in Wilberforce, Freetown, on Monday, March 30, 2026. Widely regarded as a leading institution in Sierra Leone’s banking industry, SLCB’s latest development is part of its ongoing strategy to enhance service delivery, improve accessibility, and bring modern…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally announced the commencement of an investigation into the Sierra Leone Law School following a complaint filed by the Council of Legal Education, also known as the governing authority of the institution. In a detailed press release issued from its headquarters at Integrity House, Tower Hill in Freetown, the Commission confirmed that the complaint…
President Julius Maada Bio has called for a more inclusive and equitable global economic system, urging world leaders, investors, and development partners to prioritise human capital development and sustainable growth. Bio made the call while delivering a keynote address at the FII PRIORITY Summit 2026 held in Miami, United States, where he highlighted the need for stronger global cooperation…
Catholic bishops from The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing process of synodal renewal, describing it as a transformative journey shaping the future of the Church in their respective countries. The bishops, drawn from the Inter-Territorial Catholic Bishops’ Conference of The Gambia and Sierra Leone and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia, made…
Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has issued a sweeping call for what he describes as a national reset, urging Sierra Leoneans to embrace healing, unity, and collective responsibility ahead of the 2028 general elections, while warning that unresolved political divisions could undermine the country’s democratic gains. In a detailed statement released as a press release, Bangura situated his message within Sierra…
The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, David Moinina Sengeh, on Thursday presented before parliament the National Security and Central Intelligence Bill 2025, seeking to establish a new security outfit known as the State Protection Service (SPS). The proposed legislation aims to repeal and replace the existing National Security and Central Intelligence Act (Act No. 2) 2023, which currently provides…
