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Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 July 2026: A few years ago, government leaders in developing countries worried about debt, unemployment, or the next election. Today, the answer is usually all of them at once, compounded by climate shocks, food and fuel crises, and rising debt

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By Oumar Farouk Sesay Sierra Leone investigates stolen money through commissions, hearings and sanctions. But when citizens are killed, the [...]

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John Baimba Sesay I have been following the debate in Parliament with great interest. Like many Sierra Leoneans, I spent almost the entire day on Tuesday and well into 2:00 [...]

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Hon. Aminata Sesay, Member of Parliament for Port Loko District, has been involved in a head-on road accident while travelling to Freetown for an official meeting. The accident happened this afternoon while she was on her way to the capital. According to information from the MP, the vehicle was badly damaged during the crash. Hon. [...] The post Breaking News: MP Aminata Sesay Involved in Road Accident While Travelling to Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Hon. Aminata Sesay, Member of Parliament for Port Loko District, has been involved in a head-on road accident while travelling to Freetown for an official meeting. The accident happened this afternoon while she was on her way to the capital. According to information from the MP, the vehicle was badly damaged during the crash. Hon. [...] The post BREAKING: MP Aminata Sesay Involved in Road Accident While Travelling to Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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By Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Sierra Leone’s Constitutional Amendment Bill will soon be voted on by parliamentarians. As I have previously written, the significance of this vote cannot be overstated. In my opinion, the two most important clauses in the Bill are in respect of the electoral system and the threshold for winning presidential elections. Public [...]

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The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has presented an ex gratia payment of Le75,000 to the family of the late Bureh Ganso Koroma, a former Mighty Blackpool FC midfielder, fulfilling a key recommendation from an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The payment, announced in a press release dated 4 August 2026 and [...]

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A man has reportedly died after collapsing during an alcohol drinking challenge involving another man in Kono District, according to reports from the scene. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after the two men agreed to a bet centred on the consumption of alcohol. Witnesses reported that while the [...] The post Police Probe Death of Man Who Collapsed, Died During Alcohol Challenge in Kono appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has paid an ex gratia sum of Le75,000 to the family of the late Bureh Ganso Koroma, a former Mighty Blackpool Football Club player, as part of measures arising from the findings of an independent adhoc committee that investigated allegations of negligence surrounding his death. The payment was announced [...] The post SLFA Offers Le75,000 Ex Gratia Support to Family of Late Footballer Bureh Ganso Koroma appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The government of Sierra Leone has unveiled a series of emergency financing measures worth US$160 million to stabilize markets and protect households as the global oil crisis continues to strain the economy.

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By Sallieu S, Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – July 31, 2026: Sierra Leone has intensified its preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging health threats by conducting a [...]

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The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has officially relocated its headquarters to a new location in Freetown. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Agency announced that it has moved from its former office at 64 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, to its new headquarters at No. 4 Foh Crescent, South [...] The post NDMA Relocates Headquarters to New Office in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Guma Valley Water Company has announced a temporary shutdown of water supply across Freetown on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to allow emergency repairs on a damaged transmission main. In a public notice issued on Aug. 4, the utility said water service will be suspended from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as technical teams work to repair [...] The post Guma Valley Announces Emergency Water Shutdown Across Freetown for Burst Main Repairs appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Heavy rains lasting nearly seven hours in the early hours of Monday unleashed devastating flash floods and slope collapses across Freetown, leaving destruction in their wake and prompting an urgent emergency response from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).

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The National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) has carried out an inspection of flood-prone communities and critical water catchment areas across Freetown following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and environmental damage. The assessment, conducted on Aug. 3, was led by NPAA Executive Director Sheikh Ahmed Tunis, accompanied by Deputy Executive Director Dwight Z.K. Sheriff and other [...] The post NPAA Assesses Flood-Affected Communities and Water Catchment Areas in Freetown Following Heavy Rain appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Freetown, 3 August 2026 — Heavy rainfall lasting six to seven hours in the early hours of Monday triggered widespread flash flooding, severe erosion and slope collapses across several communities in Freetown, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) said in an update. The Agency said low-lying and hillside communities were particularly affected. Field officers were [...]

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Three people, including a five-year-old girl, her mother, and her grandmother, have died after a wall collapsed during heavy rains in Freetown on Monday, while two children remain missing following severe flash flooding across the city, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has confirmed. The heavy rainfall, which lasted for approximately six to seven hours [...] The post NDMA Confirms Three Dead, Two Missing And Over 300 Houses Destroyed After Freetown Flood appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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A devastating flood struck the Majay Town, Femi Turner community in Sierra Leone on Sunday night (around early February 2026), displacing several families and causing extensive damage to homes and property. Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the area. An eyewitness, Ibrahim Bangura, told AYV News that a fence collapsed during the storm and allegedly [...]

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Babadi Kamara on August 2, 2026 marked his first anniversary as President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), capping a year defined by major sponsorship deals, governance reforms, and renewed international recognition for Sierra Leonean football. Kamara, who was elected on 2 August 2025 in a landslide victory with 43 votes at the Lungi [...] The post Babadi Kamara Marks One Year as SLFA President With Record of Reforms appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The governance dispute rocking the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has taken a new turn after presidential aspirant Martina Baindu Egbenda and her team issued a strongly worded statement, while the Association’s Board of Directors announced an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to deal with the fallout from the disrupted Annual General Meeting (AGM). In a [...]

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The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has intensified efforts to strengthen Sierra Leone’s preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging health threats through a nationwide Functional Simulation Exercise (FSX) conducted at key points of entry. The exercise, held at Freetown International Airport, Gendema, and the Gbalamuya Border Crossing Point, was spearheaded by NPHA [...] The post NPHA leads nationwide simulation to boost Sierra Leone’s Ebola preparedness appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Africell Sierra Leone’s 1199 toll-free emergency line has become the National Disaster Management Agency’s primary public reporting platform, with the Agency disclosing that more than 65 percent of disaster-related calls are now received through the service, significantly improving disaster prevention and emergency response nationwide. The revelation was made by the Director of Communication at [...] The post Africell Toll-Free Line Drives 65% of NDMA Disaster Reporting first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has launched the country’s first Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme (Advanced FETP) to strengthen national capacity in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, emergency response, and public health decision-making. The programme is designed for experienced public health professionals and represents [...] The post Government Launches First Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Save the Children has taken a bold step to reinforce Sierra Leone’s disaster response capacity by hosting a two-day Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (EPRR) Workshop at Hotel Barmoi, Aberdeen, on July 28–29.

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By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 28, 2026: – The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has recommended a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Abdulai Kallon, a member of the [...]

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Freetown, Sierra Leone — The investigation into the tragic death of Aminata Conteh, a fish seller whose body was reportedly discovered by the roadside in the Newton 4 Mile community, has taken a dramatic turn. According to reports, Conteh’s husband has allegedly confessed to killing his wife. Police are continuing investigations to establish the circumstances [...]

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, July 28, 2026 Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has called on Sierra Leoneans to embrace peaceful political engagement, stressing that politics should never become a matter of life and death. Speaking after sharing a dinner with All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant Osman Timbo over the weekend, the Chief Minister underscored the importance of mutual respect and [...] The post “Politics should never be life or death”- Chief Minister urges national unity first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post “Politics should never b...

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Freetown, July 24 (SLENA)-The Minister Internal Affairs Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq. received Independent Police Complaint Board (IPCB) investigation report concerning June 21, 2026, Kailahun incident resulting bike rider death and subsequent partial burning police barracks. IPCB Chairman Mr. Saa Kpulum presented report during Ministry headquarters meeting Gloucester Street, Freetown, following independent investigation completion. Chairman Kpulum stated Board launched investigation following...

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By Ibrahim S. Bangura Director Ibrahim Foday-Musa Honoured for Exemplary Coordination of Emergency Response Freetown, July 21, 2026 – The Ministry of Health has honoured its Director of Hospital and [...]

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By Saio Marrah State prosecutors have closed their case in the murder trial of Abdul Kpaka over the death of his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara. The state presented 10 witnesses, and tendered one witness statement along with 28 exhibits in a bid to prove their case against the defendant. Addressing Justice Alfred Ganda at the High Court in Freetown prosecutor Yusuf Isaac Sesay noted that the defendant, Abdul Kpaka was brought to the High Court pursuant to the High Court order stipulated in section 136 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1965, which has been repealed and now located at section 126 of...

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Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mohamed Pope Kamara, has expressed support for constitutional reforms that promote democracy, human rights, and citizens’ participation, while rejecting any amendment he believes fails to reflect the aspirations of Sierra Leoneans. Speaking on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025, Kamara said the APC [...] The post APC’s Deputy PRO Mohamed Kamara Restates Party’s Position on Constitutional Reforms appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Governance specialist and politician Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has appealed to Members of Parliament to place national interest above partisan considerations as deliberations continue on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

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Parliament is preparing to intensify scrutiny of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) following concerns that weaknesses in tax enforcement and administration are preventing Sierra Leone from realising its full domestic revenue potential. The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Hon. Matthew Sahr Nyuma, raised the concerns while contributing to the parliamentary debate on [...] The post Weak GST Enforcement Costing Sierra Leone Billions—Majority Leader first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Sierra Leone’s constitutional reform process has entered another critical stage after Parliament agreed to remove a provision that would have allowed independent candidates to contest presidential elections, while major disagreements persist over proportional representation and the threshold required to win the presidency. Members of Parliament from the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the [...] The post APC Rejects PR System, 50%-Plus-One Threshold as Constitutional Amendment Debate Intensifies first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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The Executive Director of the Coastline Resilience Network, Tcho Kenah, has called on Parliament to ensure that environmental protection is given constitutional reform as lawmakers debate the Constitutional Amendment Act, 2025, arguing that the country’s supreme law must safeguard both democratic governance and Sierra Leone’s natural heritage.

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, August 5, 2026 The Chief Executive Officer of the Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI), Abdul M. Fatoma, has criticised the recent state of affairs within the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), describing the Association as “a disappointment” and calling attention to what he believes are serious governance shortcomings. Speaking exclusively to AYV on Monday, [...] The post CHRDI Chief describes Bar Association as ‘adisappointment’ first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post CHRDI Chief describes Bar Associat...

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, August 5, 2026 Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has announced that the Government intends to hold a national referendum on a new Constitution either before or during the country’s 2028 general elections. Speaking exclusively to AYV News, Sesay said the Government remains committed to giving Sierra Leoneans the opportunity to decide [...] The post Before or during the 2028 elections;Sierra Leone set to hold Constitutional Referendum first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Before or during the 2028...

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Every election season, constitutional review, or governance debates in Sierra Leone are often accompanied by renewed calls for legal reform. Citizens are told that the solution to the country’s problems lies in passing new laws, amending the Constitution, or introducing fresh regulations. While legal reforms are sometimes necessary, the statement by Sulaiman Banja Tejan Sei [...]

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By Musa Paul Feika All People’s Congress (APC) party Member of Parliament for Bombali District, Hon. Suliaman Osman Sesay has smeared the Government of Sierra Leone’s Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2026 as a portrayal of the poor and unprogressive state of country’s economy as it fails to translate positive macroeconomic indicators into meaningful improvements in the [...]

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Freetown, August 4, 2026 — The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, on Tuesday raised a serious alarm over the sharp increase in financial fraud linked mainly to the Orange mobile network and demanded urgent action from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Technology. Speaker Thomas told the House that scammers appear more [...]

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Julius Maada Bio’s Sierra Leone People’s Party, aka Sierra Leone Looters People's Party SLPP, has thrown down the gauntlet to anyone planning to remove him.

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Julius Maada Bio’s Sierra Leone People’s Party, aka Sierra Leone Looters Political Party SLPP, has thrown down the gauntlet to anyone planning to remove him.

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Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alpha Sesay, has announced that the Government has recommended the removal of the proposed amendments to Sections 85 and 87 from the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Mr. Sesay made the announcement during the ongoing parliamentary debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill, explaining that the decision was [...] The post Attorney General Sesay Confirms Withdrawal of Entrenched Clauses from Amendment Bill appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Freetown, 3rd August, 2026- The All People’s Congress (APC) has publicly commended its parliamentary leadership and Members of Parliament for what it described as “patriotism, maturity, discipline and principled leadership” during ongoing debates on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill.

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Freetown, 4 August 2026 – The Independent Elections Complaint Board (IECB) of the All People’s Congress (APC) has announced the timetable for hearing petitions arising from the party’s Constituency Executive elections conducted on 25 July 2026. In a notice dated 3 August 2026 and signed by IECB Secretary Osman Soura Kamara Esq., the Board stated [...]

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Opposition All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as Jagaban, has thrown his weight firmly behind the party leadership, urging unity and discipline as lawmakers resume debate on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Kamara attended the APC Parliamentary Caucus at Tower Hill on Monday as legislators continued deliberations [...] The post “I’m With the Decision of the APC Leadership” – Jagaban Takes Position on Constitutional Reforms appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Sierra Leone’s hard-won economic stability is under fresh strain as the global oil crisis, triggered by Middle East tensions, forces the government to revise its 2026 budget. Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura told Parliament on Friday that the surge in international oil prices has “necessitated a revision of the original 2026 macro‐fiscal framework” to protect citizens and preserve budget credibility.

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Sierra Leone’s Parliament is set to reconvene at noon today to continue the Committee Stage and Third Reading of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act 2025, following a protracted and deeply divided session on Monday. The legislative proceedings on Monday were marred by an unexpectedly long recess. A break originally scheduled for just 30 [...] The post Constitutional Amendment Bill Debate Continues Tuesday as Lawmakers Hit Deadlock Over PR System appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Lawmakers in Sierra Leone’s Parliament have struck down a provision in the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025, effectively barring independent candidates from running for the presidency. Members of Parliament from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) agreed on Monday to expunge the clause from the [...] The post Parliament Removes Independent Presidential Candidate Clause from Constitutional Amendment Bill appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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By Zach Dainkeh Esq. 29th July, 2026 The proposed Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Act, 2025 represents the [...]

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Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has publicly condemned the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) for backtracking on a proposed 50.1% presidential election threshold, revealing that the party’s leadership had previously agreed to the reform in writing. The controversy centers on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The legislation, piloted [...] The post APC Leadership Previously Agreed to 50.1% Presidential Threshold – Attorney General Alpha Sesay appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Freetown — Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas has ordered two Members of Parliament out of the Chamber for conduct deemed contrary to the rules of parliamentary proceedings during ongoing debates on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The MPs affected are Hon. Ibrahim Barrie of the opposition All People’s Congress [...]

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The main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has firmly rejected government proposals to permanently adopt a proportional representation (PR) system for future elections, arguing that the Constitution envisions a flexible approach that prioritises constituency-based voting. The APC contends that Section 38 of the 1991 Constitution establishes constituency-based, First Past the Post (FPTP) voting as the [...] The post Sierra Leone Should Use PR or First-Past-the-Post System When Circumstances Demand it – APC Chairman appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Opposition politician and Political commentator Sylvia Olayinka Blyden says she has designed a new constitutional framework aimed at increasing the number of women elected to Sierra Leone’s Parliament without changing the country’s 1991 Constitution. In a Facebook post published on Sunday, Blyden questioned the argument that the Proportional Representation (P.R.) electoral system alone guarantees greater [...] The post Sylvia Blyden Proffers New Plan to Increase Women’s Representation in Parliament Without PR System appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Freetown — The leadership of the All People’s Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its full support for the party’s Members of Parliament as the House continues deliberations on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday, 3 August 2026, the APC National Publicity Secretariat said the party’s leadership had gathered [...]

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The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called on the Government of Sierra Leone to adopt a comprehensive implementation strategy that integrates transitional justice, constitutional reform and electoral governance into a single national agenda aimed at strengthening democratic accountability and long-term peace. The recommendations are contained in a newly published policy [...] The post CHRDI Calls for Unified Reform Agenda to Advance Transitional Justice and Constitutional Governance first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Parliament has approved Sierra Leone’s Supplementary Budget for the 2026 Financial Year, introducing significant revisions to the country’s fiscal framework in response to rising global oil prices, declining domestic revenue and growing economic pressures associated with the conflict in the Middle East. Minister of Finance Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura presented the Supplementary Budget and [...] The post Parliament Approves 2026 Supplementary Budget to Protect Economy Amid Global Oil Shock first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, has declared that Sierra Leone urgently needs a new seaport, stating that the country’s existing port infrastructure is no longer capable of supporting the demands of the growing economy. Responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament following the presentation of the 2026 Supplementary Budget and Statement [...] The post Finance Minister Says Sierra Leone Needs New Port to Unlock Economic Growth first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Sierra Leonean public health expert Patrick Hansil Lansana has been elected to a key regional position within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in recognition of his contributions to Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), Behavioural Intelligence, and Infodemic Management. The election highlights Lansana’s growing role in strengthening public health communication systems and [...] The post Sierra Leonean Public Health Expert Elected to Key ECOWAS Regional Position appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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