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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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The Rt. Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has on Monday the 5th October 2026, called for deepened parliamentary diplomacy between Sierra Leone and the Republic of Guinea. Speaker Thomas made the call while delivering his goodwill message at the historic State Opening of the 10th Legislature of the ...

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Sierra Leone has confirmed that 17 of its nationals, 14 men and three women, are among those killed in the deadly landfill landslide at Dar-es-Salam in Conakry, Guinea. The victims were identified through a joint exercise involving Guinean authorities and officials from the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Conakry, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [...] The post 17 Sierra Leoneans confirmed dead in Conakry landfill landslide first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post 17 Sierra Leoneans confirmed dead in Conakry landfill landslide ap...

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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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By: M’PID D MENTALIST Sierra Leone is known for its Netflix tendencies, and for over a month now, one episode that has dominated the airwaves is the passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by a simple majority rather than the two-thirds threshold that the supreme law of the land prescribes for ...

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Sierra Leone has made a significant leap in its readiness to respond to potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks, raising its national assessment score... The post Demby Hails Ebola Preparedness Progress, Urges Urgent Action on Outstanding Gaps appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has declared a human rights emergency in Sierra Leone’s correctional facilities following an investigation that reportedly uncovered widespread arbitrary detention, severe overcrowding, preventable deaths, inadequate medical care and serious violations of the constitutional rights of inmates. The human rights organisation, in a Press Release dated [...] The post CHRDI Exposes Alleged Inhumane Prison Conditions, Demands Urgent Judicial Reforms and Release of Untried Detainees first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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The Sierra Leone Labour Congress is urging the government to accelerate work on the Kent Harbour and Logistics Port, saying congestion at Freetown’s main port has become an economic emergency. SLLC President Mohamed Salieu Bangura made the call Monday, September 7, during a visit by the Congress leadership to the port project in Kent. The [...] The post Labour Congress Calls for Urgent Completion of Gento Port Amid Freetown Congestion appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The Second Report of the Committee on Appointments and the Public Service, chaired by the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma, has on Thursday, 29th October 2026, unanimously been approved by Parliament. Sixteen presidential nominees were approved for the development of Sierra Leone. The following presidential nominees were approved by [...]

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Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court has struck out a motion by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice seeking to dismiss the constitutional [...]

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FALABA, 20 October 2026 – A pregnant woman from Farawa village in Wolabara Chiefdom, Falaba District, has died after the ambulance taking her to hospital got stuck on the deplorable Falaba–Kabala road, medical authorities have confirmed. Falaba District Medical Officer, Dr. Daniel Lavalie, said the woman was in emergency labour and had been referred to [...]

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FREETOWN, 8th October 2026 – Lead Counsel for the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), has reportedly been returned to the Male Correctional Centre at Pademba Road after Supreme Court judges failed to sit for a scheduled bail hearing this afternoon. JFK, a former Attorney-General and Justice Minister, was earlier remanded in [...]

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FREETOWN, 7th October 2026 – Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Segehpoh Solomon Thomas, was absent from the Supreme Court today as Justices began hearing the challenge to the disputed passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025. His lawyer, Hon. Hindolo Gevao Esq., told the Court that the Speaker could not attend because he is down with [...]

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By Janet A. Sesay Twenty-one-year-old shoemaker, Anthony Sahr Koroma, has been committed to the High Court in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1, after he was accused of breaking into a dwelling house and stealing property valued at Le68,000. Koroma is facing one count of House Breaking and Larceny, [...]

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By Fatima Kpaka A 21-year-old shoemaker, Anthony Sahr Koroma, has been committed to the High Court in Freetown to answer allegations of house breaking and larceny involving property valued at [...]

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Sierra Leone is strengthening its fight against hepatitis B by introducing the birth-dose vaccine to protect newborns from a dangerous viral infection that can cause chronic liver disease, liver cancer and premature death. For every mother holding her newborn for the first time, the immediate priority is to keep the child safe, healthy and alive. [...] The post One Dose at Birth, Lifelong Protection: Sierra Leone Steps Up Fight Against Hepatitis B first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Member of Parliament for Pujehun District, Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has called for an urgent investigation into circumstances surrounding an alleged 2023 United States visa application reportedly made in his name and that of a person described as his Executive Assistant. The [...] The post Sidie Tunis Calls for Urgent Probe into Alleged US Visa Fraud Using His Name first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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Sierra Leonean lawmakers have urged the government to support the proposed Kent Harbour and Port Project, saying additional port capacity is needed to ease congestion and strengthen trade and revenue generation. The appeal came during Parliament’s consideration and approval of presidential nominees, including newly approved Finance Minister Karefa A.F. Kargbo, as lawmakers outlined economic priorities [...] The post MPs Push for Urgent Government Support for Kent Harbour Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Freetown, 24 August 2026: In response to the severe flooding in Sierra Leone, which has caused loss of life, displacement, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure across Freetown and the Western Area Urban District, the European Union (EU) is providing humanitarian funding to address the most urgent needs of affected people This EU funding [...]

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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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The air at Waterloo dumpsite (locally known as Bomeh), is thick with the stench of rotting refuse, yet for a single mother selling plantains and young men shoveling trash, it is the only place they can earn a living. Despite a 2021 government promise to relocate the hazardous site and provide modern facilities, the reality [...] The post Living on The Edge: Waterloo Bomeh A Death Trap appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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BY Oumar Farouk Sesay In 2002, shortly after Sierra Leone emerged from a devastating civil [...]

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By: Jamil Sahid Fofanah Introduction The judiciary’s public notice that the Supreme Court will hear all matters relating to the [...]

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The Federation of Allied Tourism Associations (FATA) on Friday 11th September 2026 held one-day engagements in Kenema and Bo, bringing together members of its 19 associations for consultations on unity, governance and the future of tourism in Sierra Leone.

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Freetown, Sierra Leone — The All Peoples Congress (APC) has postponed its outstanding ward and constituency elections originally set for Saturday, 12 September 2026, to Tuesday, 15 September 2026. In a public notice dated 11 September 2026 and issued by the party’s National Secretariat, the APC informed members, aspirants, delegates, election officials and other stakeholders [...]

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By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, 11 August 2026 – The opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) has disassociated itself from the purported passage of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, [...]

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By Sylvester Sheku Suaray: Sierra Leone’s Parliament was plunged into one of its most consequential constitutional confrontations in years on Monday, August 10, as opposition lawmakers walked out of the [...]

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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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In a historic move set to reshape the leadership of the Sierra Leone Traders Union (SLeTU), Madam Kadija Stanley Bangura has officially declared her candidacy for the position of Vice [...]

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fricell Sierra Leone and Street Child officially launched the 13th Edition of the Sierra Leone Street Child Marathon, scheduled to take place in Makeni on Sunday, 25th October 2026.

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A World Bank-supported assessment has revealed growing environmental destruction, economic losses and serious regulatory weaknesses associated with sand mining in Sierra Leone, warning that continued extraction from vulnerable coastal areas could further undermine the country’s tourism industry, threaten biodiversity and expose coastal communities to increasing environmental hazards. The findings, highlighted by the Sierra Leone [...] The post World Bank & SLURC Call for Urgent Action Against Destructive Sand Mining as Coastal Erosion Worsens first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

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The Government of Sierra Leone has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with 47,454 candidates having their... The post BREAKING: Government of Sierra Leone Releases 2026 WASSCE Results appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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FREETOWN, 9th October 2026 – Former President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Thomas Daddy Brima, has been released on bail from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Freetown. Brima was arrested yesterday, Thursday 9th October 2026, at the Magburaka Boys School in Tonkolili District while on official duty. According to sources, Brima was [...]

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Freetown, 8 September 2026 — The Government of Sierra Leone has announced new pump prices for petrol and diesel, effective immediately from today, 8 September 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, petrol will now sell at NLe40.00 per litre and diesel at NLe45.00 per litre. The [...]

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The Government of Sierra Leone has announced new pump prices for petrol and diesel, with the revised prices taking effect nationwide from Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Under the new pricing structure, petrol will now retail at NLe40.00 per litre, while diesel will sell at NLe45.00 per litre. The Ministry of Information and Civic Education said [...] The post BREAKING: Government Increases Fuel Prices Nationwide appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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SEND Sierra Leone and the Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD) have called for urgent Government action to address challenges affecting the Makeni–Kamakwie road corridor, describing the route as a critical lifeline for communities, livelihoods, healthcare, trade and local economic development. In their latest position paper, the organisations raised concerns over stalled road construction, [...] The post SEND Sierra Leone Calls for Urgent Action on Makeni–Kamakwie Road Corridor appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey has announced the official release of the 2026 National Primary School Examination (NPSE) results in Sierra Leone. According to Sackey, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the results to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education on Friday 7 August 2026, a week [...] The post BREAKING: Government Releases 2026 NPSE Results in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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By Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, Esq. I have spent most of my professional life on the side of the prosecutor. I served as Senior State Counsel at the Law Officers’ Department, Deputy Prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, and Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. I believed I understood the [...]

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The APC–SLPP rivalry has become more than a contest for political power. Over time, it has hardened into a national habit of thought—a lens through which many citizens interpret public

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By Mohamed Konneh Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance backed by Non-State Actors have provisionally approved the budget submission of NLe110,558,700 from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the 2027 financial year, in a move that underscores government’s continued commitment to the flagship programme Feed Salone. The provisional approval was granted following a detailed [...]

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Vice-President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh says both countries have agreed on fresh follow-up mechanisms tackling migration, border security and trade concerns. Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah hosted these talks. The two governments will establish technical structures implementing the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué signed 26 March 2026. Dr Juldeh Jalloh disclosed this while updating the Sierra Leonean community at the embassy in Conakry. He said the mechanisms would provide a...

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Diagana, World Bank vice-president, has reaffirmed a stronger development partnership with Sierra Leone. Mr Diagana met Finance Minister Karefa A. F. Kargbo during a high-level visit, accompanied by Issatou Jalloh, the bank's new country manager. Talks focused on deepening development cooperation and accelerating the impact of World Bank-supported programmes. Welcoming the delegation, Mr Kargbo described the visit as an honour, noting the scale of the bank's portfolio and its contribution to...

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By Sorie Fofana. When the APC genuinely lost the 2023 general elections, they blamed the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone for allegedly rigging the elections results in favor of the ruling SLPP. Against the advice of their own lawyers, the party refused to challenge the ... The post APC Leaders Have Run Out Of Road appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

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The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC) has announced the recruitment of 50 Metropolitan Officers. In a vacancy announcement issued on 14 August 2026, the Council invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age and hold a minimum of WASSEC qualification. Candidates are also [...] The post WARDC Announces Recruitment of 50 Metropolitan Officers appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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CAS Delivers Ruling on Legal Battle Between Aminata Bangura and SLFA Freetown — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by football administrator Aminata Bangura against a decision of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Ethics Board, delivering a significant legal victory for the country’s football governing body and reinforcing the [...]

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APC Lead Counsel Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, popularly known as JFK, has been sent to prison after being charged with contempt of court during the... The post JUST IN: JFK Sent to Prison for Contempt After Refusing Supreme Court Order appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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BREAKING: APC WALKS OUT OF PARLIAMENT By Joseph Turay A few minutes ago in Parliament, Members of the opposition APC staged a walkout following a ruling by the Speaker of [...]

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Members of the opposition of All People’s Congress (APC) have walked out of parliament saying they won’t take part in an amendment process of the constitution lacking two third majority. Opposition Leader, Hon. Abdul Kargbo led 49 lawmakers representing the main opposition party to stage the walkout after MPs voted 96–41 to reject a constitutional [...] The post BREAKING: APC MPs Walk Out of Parliament appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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The debate over the merits and demerits of Sierra Leone hosting the ECOWAS Summit may continue for some time. Supporters will point to the diplomatic prestige, regional visibility and economic

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. An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by ... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

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FREETOWN, 2nd November 2026 – The Sierra Leone Police are investigating the shocking death of Madam Joyce Williams, also named Victoria Joyce Williams, who was reportedly stabbed to death inside her room along Adelaide Street, in the central-western part of Freetown on Sunday, 2nd November 2026. Two suspects have been arrested and are currently detained [...]

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A young Sierra Leonean man identified as Sorie, reportedly from Calaba Town in Freetown’s east end, is said to have been killed while serving... The post Sierra Leonean Man Reportedly Killed While Fighting for Russian Military in Ukraine appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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FREETOWN, 2nd November 2026 – A young Sierra Leonean man identified as Sorie, reportedly from Calaba Town in the east end of Freetown, has reportedly lost his life while serving in the Russian military on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. The heartbreaking report emerged over the weekend on social media, with photos showing [...]

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Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has announced plans for an urgent training programme for English Language teachers following... The post Minister Sackey Announces Emergency Training for English Teachers After 63% WASSCE Failure Rate appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 480 PCR test kits and about 500 extraction materials to the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) to strengthen Sierra Leone’s preparedness against Ebola and Marburg virus diseases. The materials were presented in Freetown by WHO Country Representative Dr. George Ameh to NPHA Executive [...]

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 480 PCR test kits and approximately 500 extraction materials to Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA)... The post Sierra Leone Receives WHO Test Kits to Boost Ebola Preparedness appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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A fire outbreak at Mountain Cut in Freetown has destroyed property worth millions of leones, with firefighters working to contain the blaze on Monday... The post Devastating Fire Destroys Three-Storey Building in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

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By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone has recorded significant progress in its Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness, improving its national readiness score from 51 percent in May 2026 to 83 [...]

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