Political figure Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called on young people across Sierra Leone to become more actively involved in civic and political affairs, emphasizing that the decisions made today will directly influence the future they inherit. In a message directed at the nation’s youth, Bangura stressed that politics extends beyond political debates and government institutions, noting that public policies…
The Parliament of Sierra Leone has approved the appointment of former Inspector General of Police, Michael Ambrose Sovula, alongside four other presidential nominees to serve in various key national institutions. Sovula was approved as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Commission on Arms and Ammunition. Also approved by Parliament were Ahmed Saybom Kanu as Deputy Minister of…
Mexican football fans could face sanctions for continuing to use the controversial anti-gay chant “puto” during the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled. The one-word slur, commonly shouted when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick, has gone viral at past World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Despite campaigns and education…
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…
