APC Flagbearer Ibrahim Bangura Donates $5,000, Laptops to SLBC After Fire Incident in Freetown

The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has received support from the presidential flagbearer of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Ibrahim Bangura, following a fire outbreak that damaged parts of the broadcaster’s headquarters in Freetown. The incident, which occurred on April 8, 2026, reportedly destroyed equipment worth millions of Leones, raising concerns about operational disruptions at the state-owned media institution….

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APC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threats, Warns of Rising Political Intolerance in Sierra Leone

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…

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Samura Kamara’s Health Outreach in Karene Highlights Gaps in Rural Healthcare Delivery

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…

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Leaked document surfaces amid growing scrutiny over government communication

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…

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Sierra Leone Introduces Temporary Fuel Subsidy to Cushion Price Surge

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….

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