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Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh welcomed Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema at Lungi International Airport on their arrival for an official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Vice President received the visiting delegation on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio and conveyed Sierra Leone’s warm ... The post Vice President Receives President Oligui Nguema and First Lady of the Gabonese Republic appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

President Julius Maada Bio on Monday, August 3, 2026, conducted Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on a tour of the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre located at the Freetown International Airport in Lungi, as part of the visiting leader’s state visit to Sierra Leone. The visit formed part of President Bio’s efforts to [...] The post President Bio Showcases New International Conference Centre To Gabon Leader appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Students and graduates of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), Port Loko Campus, are appealing to the university management and government to urgently address delays in the release of academic documents and decentralise administrative services. In a public appeal, the affected students said many graduates who completed their academic requirements on [...] The post EBKUST Students Demand Release of Academic Documents, Decentralised Services appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Sunday, August 2, 2026, officially welcomed the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema upon their arrival at Freetown International Airport in Lungi for a three-day State Visit to Sierra Leone. The Vice President received the visiting [...] The post Vice President Juldeh Jalloh Welcomes Gabonese President Oligui Nguema on Three-Day State Visit first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has strongly refuted social media reports alleging that a large cache of illicit drugs was intercepted aboard a Brussels Airlines aircraft at the Freetown International Airport (FNA) in Lungi. In a press release issued by the Authority, SLCAA described the reports as false, misleading and baseless, stating [...] The post SLCAA Dismisses Social Media Claims of Drug Interception at Freetown International Airport first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has strongly rejected social media reports claiming that a large quantity of illicit drugs was intercepted on a Brussels Airlines aircraft at Freetown International Airport (Lungi) on Thursday, 30 July 2026. In an official press release, the Authority described the circulating claims as “false and baseless.” It stated [...]

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.

Freetown, August 2, 2026 – The Honourable Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh this afternoon graciously received His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, upon his arrival at Freetown International Airport (Lungi). President Oligui Nguema is in Sierra Leone for a three-day Official State Visit (2–4 August 2026) at the invitation [...]

The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media that authorities intercepted a large shipment of illicit drugs aboard a Brussels Airlines aircraft at Freetown International Airport. In a press statement, the Authority described the claims as “false, misleading and baseless,” stressing that no drugs were seized from any Brussels [...] The post SLCAA Dismisses Viral Drug Seizure Claims Involving Brussels Airlines Flight at Lungi Airport appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived at Freetown International Airport in Lungi on Sunday to begin a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between Sierra Leone and Gabon. President Oligui Nguema and his delegation were received at the airport by Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohammed Juldeh Jalloh, ahead [...] The post Gabon’s President Nguema Arrives in Sierra Leone for Three-Day State Visit appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Albert David: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 July 2026: In a Parliament increasingly strained by political engineering and constitutional acrobatics, Hon. Aminata Sesay of Port Loko District delivered one of the most consequential interventions of Sierra Leone’s democratic era, a speech that did not merely challenge the government’s controversial Constitutional Amendment

The successful hosting of the recent ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit in Lungi was, by most accounts, a diplomatic achievement for Sierra Leone. It provided the country with an opportunity to showcase itself before regional leaders and reaffirm its commitment to regional cooperation. For that, the government deserves recognition.

Minister of Health Dr Austin Demby has praised the health workers who served during the 69th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit, describing them as “unsung heroes” whose dedication and professionalism contributed significantly to the successful hosting of the regional event in Freetown and Lungi. Speaking during a certificate presentation ceremony held on Monday, [...] The post Health Minister Austin Demby Certifies ECOWAS Summit Health Workers, Hails them as “Heroes” appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Member of Parliament for Port Loko District, Hon. Aminata Sesay, has challenged assertions that the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system was solely responsible for increasing women’s representation in Parliament, arguing that the progress made by women in politics is rooted in merit, public service and legal reforms. Contributing to the debate on the Constitution Amendment [...] The post Aminata Sesay Challenges Claims That PR System Alone Increased Women’s Representation appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Prominent women’s rights activist Rugiatu Nenneh Turay has called on Members of Parliament representing Port Loko District to vote against the proposed Proportional Representation (PR) Bill, insisting that the system undermines true representation of the people.

President Julius Maada Bio has identified Sierra Leone’s mining sector as a principal driver of sustainable development and investment flows, as the country prepares to host the West Africa Investment and Sustainability Summit (WAISS 2026) in Lungi from 16–18 November.

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.

Men across Port Loko are taking part in transformative conversations aimed at promoting gender equality and building healthier relationships between men and women through the ongoing MASIDAMA sessions under the Promotion of Women’s Employment and Resources (POWER) Project, funded by Irish Aid through Trocaire. Using the Male MASIDAMA Manual, participants engaged in a thought-provoking session [...] The post Port Loko Men Hold Transformative Gender Talks at MASIDAMA Sessions appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Speaker of Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has named Aminata Sesay, opposition APC member of parliament representing the people of Port Loko District, as a member of the newly constituted Ad hoc Parliamentary Oversight Committee for the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL).

President Dr Julius Maada Bio has applauded the Ministry of Health for its exceptional leadership, professionalism, preparedness, and dedication in ensuring successful delivery of healthcare services during the recently concluded 69th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit held in Freetown and Lungi. The President commended the Ministry’s comprehensive medical preparedness and seamless healthcare coordination, [...] The post President Bio Praises Health Ministry as Key Pillar Behind the Success of 69th ECOWAS Summit appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, July 25, 2026 (SLENA)-President Dr. Julius Maada Bio lauded Ministry of Health exceptional leadership, professionalism, preparedness, dedication ensuring successful healthcare delivery during recently concluded 69th ECOWAS Heads of State Government Summit hosted Freetown Lungi. He made this statement on the 25 July 2026 President commended Ministry comprehensive medical readiness seamless coordination, describing contribution key pillar behind successful hosting high-profile...

Since Sunday, July 19, 2026 historic Lungi Summit, when the failed illegitimate President Julius Maada Bio lost the ECOWAS chair, Sierra Leone is on the verge of freedom.

The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has wrapped up an intensive eight-day ferry operation that played a central role in the country’s hosting of the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit. From 17 to 24 July 2026, the Authority ran six scheduled crossings each day between the capital and Lungi, where the main summit sessions [...] The post SLPHA Wraps Up Eight-Day Ferry Operation for ECOWAS Summit appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, Lungi, Port Loko District | 18–19 July 2026 — Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio has ended his tenure as Chairman of the [...]

The disgraceful SLPP/Paopa recruit from exile in Nigeria, Ernest Bai Koroma EBK ran away from Lungi International Airport faster than he came.

The disgraceful SLPP/Paopa recruit from exile in Nigeria, Ernest Bai Koroma EBK ran away from Lungi International Airport faster than he came.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded its Sixty-Ninth (69th) Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Lungi, Sierra Leone, with the adoption of a comprehensive Final Communiqué outlining ambitious decisions aimed at strengthening regional integration, democratic governance, peace, security and economic transformation across West Africa. [...] The post ECOWAS Adopts Landmark Communiqué as Senegal’s President Takes Over Regional Leadership first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

At the close of the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government at Lungi in the Kaffu Bullom Chiefdom, Port Loko district, the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, openly thanked President Bio for his magnanimity in paving the way for former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma ... The post President Mahama Says... “Thank You President Bio For Your Magnanimity” appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter to their diplomatic history. The successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government was more than ... The post Sierra Leone Concludes Landmark ECOWAS Summit appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

A New Hub for West Africa – The Julius Maada Bio Conference Center and ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi On paper, it is a building and a warehouse. In reality, it is much more. The commissioning of the Julius Maada Bio Conference Center and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi marks a turning point for [...]

As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter to their diplomatic history. The successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government was more than [...] The post President Bio Delivers Landmark 69th ECOWAS Summit first appeared on Independent Observer.

As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter [...]

Alie Bangura, AYV News, July 21, 2026 As Sierra Leone hosted the ECOWAS 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Lungi, attention was focused not only on the high-level diplomatic engagements but also on the institutions working behind the scenes to ensure the success of the regional gathering. Among those [...] The post During ECOWAS Summit preparations,SLCAA Chief commended for leadership first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post During ECOWAS Summit preparations,SLCAA Chief commended for leadership a...

48 hours after the end of the 69th Session of the ECOWAS Summit in Lungi, the illegal President Bio and shameless APC associates are still licking wounds, pain and shock.

By Janet A. Sesay The 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ended in Freetown on Sunday, 19th July, 2026 with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio formally bowing out as Chairman of the regional bloc and handing over the mantle [...]

The 56th session of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS started very painfully with the gruesome deaths of two innocent citizens.

This is breaking news! The former criminally minded president Ernest Bai Koroma has just touched down at Lungi Airport from exile in Nigeria.

By Janet A. Sesay Sierra Leone has officially commissioned the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation, diplomacy and peace-building. The ceremony brought together President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, alongside the [...]

Sierra Leoneans are appalled at the brutality of Julius Maada Bio’s regime unleashed on the poor people of Lungi in order to impress ECOWAS.