Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, has called on Russia to expand cooperation in geological exploration, mineral processing and skills development, as the country seeks to maximise the benefits of its mineral resources. Addressing the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28 October 2026, Minister Mattai stressed that mineral wealth alone does not guarantee…
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on formally launched Red Poppy Week 2026, calling on citizens to honour the country’s fallen soldiers and security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of peace, national security and global stability. The ceremony, held ahead of the annual Remembrance Day commemorations on…
A 23-year-old Sierra Leonean man is facing serious charges in the United States after allegedly kidnapping and stabbing a 15-year-old girl in Baltimore, Maryland. Abubakarr Barrie was arrested by Baltimore Police and charged with attempted first-degree murder, kidnapping and related offences following the incident on 22 October. According to police and charging documents, the teenager accepted a ride from…
Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team, the Young Leone Stars, have been crowned Tier D Champions (9th–16th classification) at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan after an impressive 2-1 victory over Oman in the final on Friday morning. The victory means Sierra Leone finish 9th overall among 32 elite nations in Tier D, and among the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has warned all Members of Parliament to urgently declare their income, assets and liabilities to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) or face administrative sanctions. Addressing MPs in the well of Parliament yesterday, Speaker Thomas said the ACC has written to Parliament and the letter has been forwarded to all parliamentary groups….
The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has announced the immediate introduction of cooling breaks in all Premier League matches to protect players from extreme heat. In a Public Notice dated Thursday 29th October 2026 and signed by the PLB Secretariat at 21 Battery Street, Kingtom, Freetown, the Board said cooling breaks will now be observed in both halves…
