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Sierra Leone is set to welcome the continent and the world as it hosts the 3rd United Nations Africa Gastronomy Forum at the state-of-the-art Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi from 2nd to 4th December 2026, in what is expected to be one of Africa’s most significant gatherings focused on gastronomy, tourism, culture, and sustainable [...]

, October 28, 2026 Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has inspected the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, Hilton Garden Hotel and 15 Presidential VIP villas under construction in Lungi as Sierra Leone steps up preparations to host the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026. The inspection took place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, [...] The post WAIIS 2026: Vice President inspects conference centre first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post WAIIS 2026: Vice President inspects conference centre appe...

The Regional Commander of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) North West Region, AIG Hillary Sao Kanu, has donated 200 bags of cement from her... The post Police AIG Kanu Donates 200 Bags of Cement for New Regional Headquarters in Port Loko appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Lungi – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Lungi Division, has embarked on a school sensitisation programme aimed at educating pupils on the dangers of domestic violence, sexual offences and early marriage. The sensitisation exercise was conducted on Monday, 26 October 2026, at Afro International World Bridges Junior and Senior Secondary School in Kasongha, Lungi. During [...]

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Lungi Division, has intensified efforts to promote child protection through a school sensitisation programme focusing on domestic violence, sexual... The post Police Intensify Child Protection Awareness Campaign in Lungi Schools appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Saturday, 24 October 2026, inspected the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, the Hilton Garden Hotel and 15 Presidential VIP villas under construction in Lungi as Sierra Leone intensifies preparations to host the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026. Scheduled for 17–18 November 2026 in [...] The post Vice President Inspects JMB International Conference Centre Ahead of WAIIS 2026 first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Ibrahim S. Bangura PORT LOKO, Sierra Leone – Palama Rehabilitation Home has marked its first anniversary with a renewed call for stronger partnerships and increased support to address mental [...]

Port Loko – Marampa Mines Limited (MML) has announced a temporary suspension of its mining operations in Marampa, Loko Masama Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The decision was contained in a Business Update titled “MARAMPA RESET” issued today, 22nd October 2026, and signed by the General Manager of MML, Angula Kallili and the Chief Executive Officer [...]

Alie Sumah has been elected Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC) in Port Loko District after securing 71 votes in the party’s October... The post Alie Sumah Elected APC Port Loko District Chairman appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Alie Sumah has won the All People’s Congress district chairperson election in Port Loko with 71 votes, defeating Mohamed Gbondo by five votes in... The post Sumah Edges Gbondo in Close APC Port Loko District Leadership Contest appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean rapper and politician Natasha Beckley has conceded defeat in her bid for the All People’s Congress (APC) Deputy Chairperson position in Port... The post Rapper Natasha Beckley Loses APC Deputy Chairmanship Election in Port Loko appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Community leaders, civil society organisations and development stakeholders in Port Loko District have pledged to support a project by the Women’s Advocacy and Agricultural... The post Port Loko Stakeholders, CSOs Back WAADO’s Women and Youth Empowerment Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, OCT. 16th (SALONE TIMES) – The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina, has outlined government’s plans to establish new localities and councils across Sierra Leone as part of efforts to improve local governance, strengthen administration and promote development. Speaking at the weekly press conference organised by the Ministry of Information and [...]

-Women and Girls Protective Service engaged advocacy groups, development partners, civil society organisations (CSOs) and child protection institutions. Girl Power Summit 2026 was held. Venue: Port Loko District. Date: October 13. Theme: 'Eliminating Harmful Traditional Practices and Early Forced Marriage.' The summit, supported by Save the Children, took place in Port Loko District and provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the protection of girls’ rights and make commitments to...

The Ministry of Health has assessed the readiness of the Port Loko Field Hospital to provide essential healthcare services and respond to potential public... The post Health Ministry Tests Port Loko Field Hospital’s Readiness for Emergencies appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Chief of Staff, ECOWAS Standby Force (COS ESF), Brigadier General Sheikh Massaquoi and the Commander, ECOWAS Logistics Depot (ELD), Lungi (Photo above), Navy Captain Idenyi Jude Akpa, accompanied by staff officers of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) and the Peace Support Operations Division

Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, has suffered a decline in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, plunging eight places from 122nd to 130th. The drop, confirmed in FIFA’s October 7 update, follows two defeats in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers.

The Social Welfare Sector of Port Loko District has proposed a budget of NLe 672,448 for the 2027 financial year to support five key... The post Port Loko Social Welfare Sector Proposes NLe 672,448 Budget for Five Key Deliverables in 2027 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to protecting girls’ rights, ending child marriage and expanding access to education, healthcare and opportunities for personal development. The commitment was renewed during the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration, held on 11 October at Port Loko District Council Hall under the theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in the Girl Child.” Delivering the keynote...

, October 7, 2026 Presumptive All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called for greater unity, discipline and mutual respect within the party as he continues engagements with APC stakeholders and traditional leaders in Port Loko district. Addressing party supporters in Port Loko city on Monday, October 5, 2026, Dr. Bangura described Port Loko [...] The post DIB calls for APC unity, discipline, peace in Port Loko first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post DIB calls for APC unity, discipline, peace in Port Loko appe...

APC flagbearer aspirant Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has urged members of the All People's Congress (APC) to embrace unity, discipline and mutual respect as the party intensifies preparations for its internal electoral processes ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Sierra Leone will host the 2026 African Public Procurement Network (APPN/RACOP) Conference in Lungi, bringing together procurement leaders and stakeholders from across Africa. The... The post Sierra Leone to Host 2026 African Public Procurement Conference in Lungi appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Port Loko District Council has held its monthly sitting for September 2026, reviewing key development activities and challenges affecting communities across the district.... The post Port Loko District Council Holds September Monthly Sitting, Reviews Development Activities appeared first on Sierraloaded.