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…
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…
In statements shared via government channels and on social media, President Bio emphasized that the message extended beyond rhetoric: it was a call for concrete collaboration to develop sectors critical for economic diversification, including agriculture, energy, technology, and infrastructure. Recall that Spear News SL had earlier reported President Julius Maada Bio’s participation at the 4th FII PRIORITY Summit in…
The National Election Watch (NEW) has successfully concluded its district-level elections across all 17 operational districts in Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in strengthening grassroots electoral oversight and civic engagement, with an impressive voter participation rate of 88.9 percent recorded throughout the exercise conducted between March 2 and March 24, 2026. The elections, which were coordinated by teams…
By Andrew Keili | Ponder My Thoughts A book authored by the first Chief Minister in Sierra Leone’s post-colonial era on the complexities of governance should be essential reading for political observers and governance experts. Professor David Francis, in his book Governing a Poor Country: Perspectives from a Former Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, does not disappoint in sharing…
The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has commenced a new round of political consultations, formally inviting registered political parties to strategic meetings as part of preparations for the 2028 General Elections. In an official communication dated March 16, 2026, the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, notified the leadership of the All Peoples Congress (APC) of…
