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By Nenneh Fofanah Freetown, 29th October, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on Wednesday launched its first-ever Women’s Football Strategy (2026-2029), themed “Rise, Play, Inspire,” at the Freetown City Council Building. The historic document was developed over 16 months with 88 stakeholders, engaging across Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Freetown, facilitated by FIFA Technical [...]

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has challenged President Julius Maada Bio to turn Sierra Leone’s renewed peace dialogue into meaningful action, proposing reciprocal visits to their respective residences as a powerful symbol of reconciliation, mutual trust and national unity. Koroma made the proposal on Monday, 26 October 2026, during the national peace conference at the ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, on 23 October 2026, joined the General Overseer of Faith Healing Bible Church, Pastor... The post Pastor Mambu, Minister Kpaka Celebrate Major Rice Harvest in Bombali appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, has officially launched a Confucius... The post EBKUST Partners With Chinese Embassy to Launch Confucius Teaching Classroom in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Hannah Sanusie Concerns over students’ behaviour, the inconsistency of lectures, and allegations of secret cult groups have become issues of discussion surrounding campus life at Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni. Some students have expressed concerns about what they describe as inconsistent lectures by certain lecturers, saying that irregular [...]

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday received a delegation from the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) at his Robureh residence in Makeni. The delegation was led by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Madam Hawa Sally Samai, accompanied by Mrs. Binta Mansaray, Registrar of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone; Mr. Foday [...]

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma and former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara have joined mourners in Kamabai Town, Bombali District, to... The post Ex-President Koroma, JFK Pay Last Respects to Late Kondeh Conteh in Bombali appeared first on Sierraloaded.

SUCCEED Sierra Leone commemorated World Mental Health Day in Makeni on Saturday, 10 October 2026, bringing together partner institutions, health professionals and people with lived experience of mental health challenges to promote dignity, inclusion and stronger community support. Held under the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” the event highlighted the importance [...] The post SUCCEED and Partners Urge Greater Support for People Facing Mental Health Challenges first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Aruna Turay, AYV News, October 14, 2026 The collapse of the Matehun Bridge, also known as Mahelayhun Bridge, along the Makeni–KamakwieHighway has continued to disrupt transportation, trade and access to essential services in parts of Karene and Bombali districts more than two years after the incident. As of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a litre of petrol was selling for Le60, while [...] The post Matehun Bridge collapse deepens:Hardship in Kamakwie as petrol hits Le60, rice Le780 first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Mateh...

MAKENI, 13th October 2026 – The All People’s Congress (APC) has finally set a date for the conduct of its outstanding constituency elections in four constituencies in the North-East. In a Public Notice issued today by the National Secretariat, the party announced that elections for Constituencies 044, 050, 065, and 066 will be held on [...]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone, SUCCEED and Caritas Makeni, with support from the European Union, on Saturday, 10 October 2026, commemorated World Mental Health Day in Makeni, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support, recovery and inclusion for people experiencing mental health challenges. The post IOM, Partners Commemorate World Mental Health Day in Makeni, Call for Sustained Support first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has strongly condemned the alleged physical assault and seizure of professional equipment of a journalist in Makeni City, Bombali District, and called for an immediate investigation. In a Press Release dated 12th October 2026 and signed by its National Secretary General Edward Fara Marrah, SLAJ said [...]

The Bombali District Secretariat of the All People's Congress (APC) has condemned the reported assault on a Hope FM journalist and pledged support for press freedom, journalist safety and party unity.

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has condemned the alleged assault of Ishmail Stanley Bangura, Production Manager of Hope FM 93.3 in Makeni,... The post SLAJ Condemns Assault on Hope FM Production Manager at APC Office in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on a journalist in Makeni and called for the immediate return of two phones reportedly seized during the incident.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Government of Sierra Leone and local authorities have broken ground for the construction of a new complementary food processing facility at Makarie Village in Bombali District, marking another major step towards tackling child malnutrition while strengthening local agricultural value chains. The facility is being established under the [...] The post WFP, EU and Government Strengthen Fight Against Child Malnutrition with New Bombali Facility first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone and local leaders, has turned the sod for the construction of a new local complementary food processing factory in Makarie Village, Bombali District.

, October 6, 2026 The All People’s Congress (APC) has relocated the re-run election for Constituency 044 in Kabala, Koinadugudistrict, to its Bombali Regional Office in Makeni. The election is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following an earlier dispute that reportedly resulted in a confrontation between delegates and supporters of the two camps. According to the APC [...] The post APC relocates Constituency 044 re-run election to Makeni first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post APC relocates Constituency 044 re-run...

The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has engaged stakeholders in the Northern Region in the validation of its proposed 2025–2029 Strategic Plan and four institutional policies, as part of nationwide consultations aimed at strengthening transparency, participation and public confidence in electoral administration. The engagement, held on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at the Bombali [...] The post ECSL Validates 2025–2029 Strategic Plan in Makeni, Pledges Transparency and Stakeholder Ownership first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

MAKENI, Oct 2, 2026 — A journalist was attacked and injured Thursday while covering a clash between rival factions of the All People’s Congress (APC) at the party’s district office in Makeni. The victim is Ishmail Stanley Bangura, Head of Production at Hope Radio 93.3 FM – Voice of Sanda – one of the leading [...]

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from the United Kingdom Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has delivered medical... The post UNICEF, UK Boost Makeni Neonatal Care with £32,000 Medical Equipment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Eighty smallholder farmers from communities across Port Loko, Kambia, Tonkolili and Bombali Districts have been certified as Farmer Field School Facilitators after completing training aimed at improving cashew production and strengthening Sierra Leone’s growing cashew value chain. The farmers, representing 80 communities, received their certificates during graduation ceremonies held in Port Loko and Bombali Districts. [...] The post 80 Cashew Farmers Trained to Extend Agricultural Knowledge to 300 Others first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Lahai Marah has been declared winner of the All People’s Congress (APC) District Chairmanship re-run election for Falaba District, securing 74 votes. The re-run, which was initially expected to take place in Falaba, was instead held in Makeni as part of the party’s efforts to conclude the outstanding district-level leadership contest. Marah polled 74 votes, [...] The post Makeni: Lahai Marah Wins Falaba APC Chairmanship Re-run with 74 Votes first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Makeni: Lahai Marah Wins Falaba APC Chairmanship Re-run...

By George M.O. Williams FREETOWN, Sept. 29, 2026: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from the United Kingdom Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has [...]