Diaspora

Albert David KAMARA: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 5 August 2026: The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay’s recent proposal in parliament to impose heavy restrictions on dual‐citizen Sierra Leoneans seeking parliamentary office, 24 months of physical residency, years of NASSIT contributions, five years of tax payments, and a “citizen‐by‐birth

The Chinese Embassy in Freetown said Sierra Leone stands to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and the upgraded Green Channel 2.0, highlighting the measures as new opportunities to boost exports and strengthen bilateral trade. In a Facebook post published on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, the embassy noted that trade between China and Sierra Leone reached [...] The post China Highlights Zero-Tariff Policy as Sierra Leone Trade Grows in First Half of 2026 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, 4 August 2026 – The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has issued a strong public warning after a document purporting to be an official government notice began circulating widely. The fake notice, dated 3 August 2026 and bearing the Ministry’s letterhead and coat of arms, claimed that the governments of Iceland, Latvia, [...]

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has dismissed as false a recruitment notice circulating on social media claiming to offer overseas employment opportunities for Sierra Leoneans in several European countries. In a public notice issued on 3 August 2026, the Ministry clarified that the document did not originate from the Ministry and should [...] The post Labour Ministry Debunks Viral Overseas Employment Advertisement appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has announced new overseas employment opportunities for Sierra Leoneans seeking work in Europe. According to a public notice dated 3 August 2026, the Governments of Iceland, Latvia, Italy, Luxembourg, Greece, Finland, Sweden and Poland have requested skilled and unskilled workers from Sierra Leone through the Ministry. The [...]

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – The United States Embassy has welcomed six new Peace Corps trainees to Sierra Leone, marking another chapter in the long-standing partnership between [...]

Freetown, 21st July 2024. Jamaica has officially permitted citizens from Sierra Leone and 15 African countries to enter the Caribbean island without a visa. This was confirmed by the latest entry requirements published by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Jamaica, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This is welcome news for the Minister of [...]

Thousands of Sierra Leoneans from across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and Sierra Leone gathered at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, for the annual Sierra Leone Family Fun Day, with officials of the Sierra Leone High Commission in London joining the celebrations. The event, one of the largest annual gatherings of the Sierra Leonean diaspora in [...] The post Thousands of Sierra Leoneans Unite in UK for Annual Family Fun Day Celebration appeared first on Sierraloaded.

China and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security and defence cooperation at a ceremony marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event, held at the Chinese Embassy on Spur Loop in Freetown on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, brought together senior government officials, military officers, [...] The post Sierra Leone, China Strengthen Security Ties at 99th PLA Anniversary in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Freetown hosted a high-level reception on July 31, 2026, to commemorate the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, and dignitaries in a renewed demonstration of the growing strategic partnership between Morocco and Sierra Leone. Speaking [...] The post Government Officials, Diplomats Honour Morocco’s King Mohammed VI at Freetown Celebration appeared first on Sierraloaded.

U.S. citizens residing in Sierra Leone are being reminded of their right to participate in upcoming elections back home through absentee voting. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has emphasised that Americans abroad can register and request ballots regardless of where they live. The process begins with completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which [...] The post U.S. Embassy Urges Americans in Sierra Leone to Register for Absentee Ballots appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sierra Leone has celebrated the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with senior officials from China and Sierra Leone reaffirming their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, expanding military training and deepening the longstanding friendship between the two nations. [...] The post China Celebrates PLA’s 99th Anniversary, Reaffirms Strong Military Partnership with Sierra Leone first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Nineteen Sierra Leonean nationals have been convicted and sentenced in The Gambia after admitting they unlawfully occupied a private compound in Brusubi, West Coast Region. The Lower West Coast Region Task Force arrested the group on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, following a tip-off from a member of the public about suspicious activities at an uncompleted [...]

Preparations for Sierra Leone’s 2026 Population and Housing Census have entered a critical phase, with international monitors observing a mock census exercise aimed at testing the country’s readiness for the nationwide enumeration. Representatives from the British High Commission, the Embassy of Iceland, and the World Food Programme (WFP), alongside an independent monitoring team, visited Dodo [...] The post International Monitors Observe Sierra Leone’s Mock Census appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The German Embassy in Freetown, in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and international development partners, has celebrated the successful completion of two major energy projects that have significantly expanded access to clean cooking solutions and electricity across the country. The projects, “Energising Development” (EnDev) and “Transformational Energy Use in Sierra Leone,” were officially [...] The post German Embassy, Partners Complete Landmark Energy Projects in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leoneans who remain in the United States after an immigration judge has ordered them to leave now face daily civil fines of up to $998, as the Trump administration intensifies financial pressure on unauthorised immigrants to self-deport. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued more than 100,000 such fine notices since President Donald [...]

Aruna Turay, AYV News July 27, 2026 The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Sierra Leone on Saturday commemorated Cuba’s National Rebellion Day, with a ceremony held at its headquarters on 58 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown.Speaking at the event, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Norma [...] The post Cuba Embassy marks National Rebellion Day in Sierra Leone first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Cuba Embassy marks National Rebellion Day in Sierra Leone appeared first on AYV Media Empire S...

The United States Embassy in Freetown has welcomed six new Peace Corps trainees to Sierra Leone, as they prepare to support education and maternal health programmes across rural communities in the country. In a statement, the US Embassy said the trainees will undergo 10 weeks of intensive training before beginning their service in schools and [...] The post US Embassy Welcomes Six New Peace Corps Trainees to Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An alleged scammer, identified as Sajor Jalloh, was reportedly tracked down by a group of youths in Makeni on Saturday, July 25, 2026, over allegations of defrauding a man of more than Le100,000 through a suspected fake overseas travel scheme. According to the allegations, the victim, a Gambian national identified only as Jalloh, claimed he [...] The post Alleged Scammer Intercepted Over Suspected Le100Million Fake Overseas Travel Scheme in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Sierra Leone on Saturday commemorated National Rebellion Day, with Ambassador Norma Sánchez Águila highlighting the historical importance of the occasion and its enduring role in shaping modern Cuba. The event, held at the Embassy’s headquarters at 58 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown, brought together invited guests [...] The post Cuban Embassy in Sierra Leone Commemorates National Rebellion Day appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is set to benefit from potential interventions by the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilisation and Development (FRSD) following a technical mission aimed at identifying areas requiring targeted support. The mission, which included representatives from GIZ, KfW, and the Embassy, is assessing opportunities to strengthen community resilience and address factors contributing to fragility across [...] The post ECOWAS Fund Explores Support for Sierra Leone’s Stability and Development Efforts appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Investment Board (NIB) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sierra Leone have convened a roundtable discussion to address operational and policy challenges affecting Chinese businesses operating in the country. The engagement brought together representatives of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sierra Leone, government officials, and other stakeholders to [...] The post NIB, Chinese Businesses Discuss Investment Challenges and Reforms in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Janet A. Sesay A 28-year-old business woman, Yei Mebor, has been remanded at the Female Correctional Center in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on allegations of defrauding a complainant in a purported overseas travel scheme. Mebor is facing two counts of conspiracy to defraud and [...]

Freetown, Sierra Leone – The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone announced on July 22, 2026, the arrival of Meghan Moore as the mission’s new Chargé d’Affaires, the senior U.S. diplomat in the country in the absence of a confirmed ambassador. Moore, a career Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State since 2003, [...]

The United States Embassy in Freetown has welcomed Meghan Moore as its new Chargé d’Affaires, marking the start of a new chapter in Sierra Leone–U.S. relations.

By Ibrahim S. Bangura San Jose, California — The third annual Salone Awards of Excellence USA has celebrated Sierra Leonean culture and achievement on the global stage, bringing together diaspora [...]

Freetown, July 23, 2026 (SLENA)-The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Sierra Leone hosted a dignified reception to mark Egypt’s National Day, an occasion that celebrated Egypt’s national heritage while reaffirming the growing ties of friendship and cooperation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Sierra Leone. The event brought together senior government officials, Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Egyptian community in...

Freetown, 21st July 2024. Jamaica has officially permitted citizens from Sierra Leone and 15 African countries to enter the Caribbean island without a visa. This was confirmed by the latest entry requirements published by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Jamaica, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This is welcome news for the Minister of [...]

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Salone Awards of Excellence USA, an organization dedicated to celebrating achievement and preserving the legacy of Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora, has honored eleven outstanding Sierra [...]