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Freetown – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday formally presented its 2025 Annual Report to President Julius Maada Bio at State House, highlighting stronger enforcement results, near-universal asset declaration compliance and continued gains on key international governance indicators. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. handed over the report during a brief ceremony attended by senior [...]

By Hassanatu I Conteh A businessman and his housewife have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The accused persons, Alie Suliaman Kamara, a businessman, and Yealie Kamara, a housewife, both residents of Smart Farm, Wilkinson Road, Freetown, [...]

Former drug users in Grafton have taken to the football pitch as part of a community initiative aimed at promoting recovery and discouraging Kush and tramadol abuse among young people. The participants featured in the Kush & Tramadol Community League 2026, where people affected by substance abuse competed in a symbolic football fixture designed to [...] The post Former Drug Users Embrace Football in Fight Against Addiction in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio is expected to depart Freetown this week to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ahead of the UNGA High-Level Week, President Bio is expected to participate in high-level summits and engage bilateral partners on the fringes of the General Assembly. The President ... The post President Bio Leaves For UNGA This Week appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

By Janet A. Sesay Principal Magistrate of the Freetown Magistrates’ Court No. 1, Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah, has tested the academic knowledge of four students who appeared before him in an assault-related matter, cautioning and discharging three of them after they successfully answered his questions. The four students were among 17 defendants arraigned before the [...]

Police Sergeant Frederick has won NLe240,000 in the Mercury International Lotto after staking NLe100 on two tickets in the Mercury Daily Special draw on 8th September 2026, according to Mercury International. The 29 year old Freetown based officer played the numbers 12-24-32 and matched the winning numbers. Sergeant Frederick, who said he has been a [...]

Miro Forestry Company has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of Sulaiman Bondoh Kamara, an employee assigned to its Boiler Section, following allegations circulated on social media. The clarification was provided during a meeting held on 12 September 2026 at the company’s conference room in Freetown. The engagement brought together representatives of the deceased’s [...] The post Miro Forestry Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Worker’s Death first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has strongly condemned the vandalism of its office building in Freetown and announced plans to formally report the incident to the Sierra Leone Police for a thorough and impartial investigation. In a Press Release dated 13 September 2026, the Corporation said a video circulating on social media shows [...] The post SALHOC Calls for Thorough Probe After Vandals Target Corporation’s Office first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Every football dream has a starting point, and for young Sierra Leonean footballer Abubakarr Sillah (AB Sillah), that journey began on the grassroots grounds of KT Field in Kingtom, Freetown, where his passion for the game gradually developed into a promising football career. Today, Abubakarr Sillah has moved beyond the familiar playing grounds of [...] The post From KT Field to The International Stage: Abubakarr Silla a Rising Star from Kingtom’s Journey first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Freetown, 16 September 2026 — The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has issued a public notice calling on all employers in Sierra Leone to strictly comply with Section 25 of the Employment Act, 2023, regarding the protection and payment of workers’ End-of-Service/Gratuity Benefits. The notice, released from the Ministry’s offices in New England [...]

Freetown – The Office of National Security (ONS) has raised the alarm that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence tools capable of producing highly realistic fake audio, images, videos and documents poses a serious risk to public trust and the integrity of elections in Sierra Leone, especially as the country prepares for the 2028 general [...]

By Ibrahim S, Bangura Freetown, September 2026: Sierra Leone’s flagship Triple Zero campaign is showing measurable progress nearly 200 days into its implementation, with maternal and child deaths significantly reduced [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 15, 2026: The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has announced that all cases filed before it relating to the controversial Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) [...]

By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown | September 2026 — The Sierra Leone Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Jujitsu Association has taken training outdoors in a bid to popularise martial arts [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, September 14, 2026: Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has met with labour migration agencies to discuss compliance, safe migration, and national [...]

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, September 2026: The Ministry of Information and Civic Education has outlined a series of reforms and initiatives following its session at Chief Minister Moinina David [...]

Freetown, September 2026: Indian music stars Riyana Raj and Nodal Rahman recently engaged students and staff of the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) in a vibrant cultural [...]

Freetown – Academic staff at public tertiary institutions across Sierra Leone have begun a nationwide industrial action from midnight on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after the Union of Academic Staff Associations (UASA) said its 21-day strike notice expired without a satisfactory response from Government. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, 15 September, UASA Secretary-General [...]

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) on Monday 14th September, 2026 began a 5-day regional workshop on Women in Leadership: Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Workplace. The programme was held at the Sierra Palms Hotel in Freetown bringing together participants from West African countries, including Liberia, Ghana, Gambia, Nigeria and Sierra [...]

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad O. Sackey, has approved the reconstitution of the Board of Governors for the Prince of Wales School in Freetown, according to a ministry letter dated 10th September 2026. The letter, addressed to the school’s principal, states that the appointment is made in accordance with Section 48 [...] The post Education Minister Sackey Reconstitutes Prince of Wales School Board of Governors appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown — More than 2,300 Sierra Leoneans have passed through Guinea’s airport in search of jobs abroad, Labour Minister Umaru Napoleon Koroma has disclosed, raising fresh concerns about the risks of unregulated overseas recruitment. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s press conference, Minister Koroma used the figure to highlight the growing scale [...]

The Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has warned Sierra Leoneans seeking employment opportunities overseas to avoid dealing with unlicensed recruitment agencies, following growing concerns over illegal recruitment and exploitation. Speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s press conference in Freetown, Minister Koroma disclosed that more than 2,300 Sierra [...] The post Labour Minister Napoleon Koroma Warns Sierra Leoneans Over Illegal Overseas Recruitment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A midnight fire has on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, reportedly destroyed several houses at Kolleh Town, popularly known as Gaza, near Ascension Town in Freetown, leaving several families homeless. The fire reportedly started at about 2:00 a.m., while residents were asleep. The blaze quickly spread through the affected homes, destroying household belongings and leaving families [...] The post Fire Destroys Several Houses in Freetown, Leaves Families Homeless appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Karifa Kello Thoronka. The Mansa Global Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable and underprivileged people by providing food to people living on the streets of Freetown. The humanitarian outreach brought relief to individuals and families facing hardship, offering them food and a moment of care, dignity and hope. Speaking with the Founder [...]

Sierra Leone’s first home-grown investment network, the Salone Angel Network (SAN), was officially launched at Mamba Point in Freetown on 9th September, 2026, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and development partners to mark what organisers describe as a turning point for the country’s early-stage investment ecosystem.

The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has opened a formal investigation into an alleged shooting incident at Kroo Town Road and Bay Community in Freetown that left three people dead and several others injured. The incident, which circulated widely on social media on September 13, has raised public concern and prompted swift action from the oversight body. In a statement, the IPCB confirmed that the probe is being conducted under the Independent Police Complaints Board Regulations, 2013, which mandate investigations into cases where police officers discharge firearms resulting in de...

First Lady Fatima Bio on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, presided over the launch of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Network in Sierra Leone at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown. The initiative brings together efforts aimed at strengthening early childhood development by aligning policies, resources, and community action around early learning, nutrition, healthcare, and responsive [...] The post First Lady Fatima Bio Launches Major Early Childhood Development Initiative appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Freetown West Region of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has held its first regional weapon-handling drill competition, aimed at strengthening officers’ operational readiness, safety awareness and professional competence. The competition, held on Sunday, 13 September 2026, was witnessed by the Regional Commander, Freetown West, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) [...]

Sierra Leone's homegrown fintech Flot, operated by Open Hubb SL Limited, has taken its next major step since launching in April, officially unveiling its Visa card on September 12 in Freetown.

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has hosted Nigerian Nollywood actress and megastar Uche Jombo at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education in Freetown, where they discussed opportunities to strengthen Sierra Leone’s film industry. Minister Bah, in a post on his official Facebook page, thanked Jombo for lending her star power [...] The post Minister Chernor Bah Hosts Nollywood Star Uche Jombo appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown — The Supreme Court of Sierra Leone has fixed 7 October 2026 as the date for hearing all matters filed before it concerning the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Court said the cases will be heard expeditiously so that they can be resolved in good time and in accordance with the [...]

First Lady Fatima Bio on Sunday, September 13th 2026, joined Aberdeen Veterans for the kick-off ceremony of the Aberdeen Veterans Inter-Community League 2026 at the Aberdeen Community Field in Freetown. Madam Bio described her participation as an opportunity to relax, connect with communities and inspire the young people of Sierra Leone after her global action [...] The post First Lady Fatima Bio Joins Aberdeen Veterans for Kick-off of Inter-Community League appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 13, 2026 — The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has denounced the vandalism of its office building after a video [...]

By Ibrahim Sorie Koroma,Senior Health Promotion Officer – HEP/MoH Freetown | September 14, 2026: Sierra Leone will introduce the Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine this November, a landmark step to protect [...]

The Freetown West Region of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has held its first regional weapon-handling drill competition, aimed at strengthening officers’ operational readiness, safety awareness and professional competence. The competition, held on Sunday, 13 September 2026, was witnessed by the Regional Commander, Freetown West, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Sylvester M. N. Koroma, [...] The post Sierra Leone Police Freetown West Holds First Weapon-Handling Drill Competition appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, and Board Chairperson Jenneh Jabati were sworn in Friday as trustees in Freetown, formalising their roles in the institution’s governance structure. The ceremony was held at NASSIT headquarters on 32 Walpole Street and marked the official assumption of their responsibilities [...] The post NASSIT Leaders Sworn in as Trustees, Pledge Transparency and Reform appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Freetown City Council says its flagship urban development initiative has generated more than 10,590 direct jobs and 5,945 indirect jobs while attracting about SLE 287.6 million (approximately US$12.5 million) in external funding. The council presented the findings during a mid-term review of its “Transform Freetown, Transforming Lives” programme covering 2024–2026. Officials say the initiative [...] The post Freetown City Council Reports Over 10,000 Jobs, US$12.5M in Funding appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma publicly thanked President Julius Maada Bio on Monday for enabling his return after over two years in Nigeria, pledging to support national cohesion, peace, and development. Koroma made the remarks during a visit to State House in Freetown, where he personally expressed his appreciation for the decision and support that [...] The post Former President Bai Koroma thanks Bio for facilitating return, pledges support for national unity appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 14 September 2026: Two experts from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Kiyotaka Sekine and Carlos Gonzales Yepes, have paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, Mr William Fayia Sellu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between INTERPOL and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), particularly in combating [...]

Freetown – Miro Forestry Company has clarified concerns and allegations circulating on social media regarding the death of Sulaiman Bondoh Kamara, a worker assigned to the Company’s Boiler Section. The clarification was made during a meeting held at the Company’s conference room, attended by representatives of the deceased’s family, the Ministry of Employment, Labour and [...]

Goderich, Freetown — September 14, 2026. For years, families in Goderich, Oba Funkia Community, knew the routine: a long wait, a single delivery bed, and often a rushed trip across town when their only Community Health Centre simply couldn’t keep up. On Monday, that routine ended. The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World [...]

A rehabilitated community health centre in Goderich has reopened following major upgrades aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare services in the western area of Freetown. The upgraded facility now provides expanded maternity capacity, including six delivery beds, replacing the previously limited single-bed arrangement, according to officials at the commissioning. Health authorities say the redevelopment [...] The post Newly Renovated Community Health Centre Opens in Goderich to Strengthen Maternal Care appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, Monday 14 September 2026 – President Julius Maada Bio has referred a petition challenging the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill to the Supreme Court for a judicial opinion, citing the need for constitutional clarity and broad national consensus on a matter of profound national importance. According to an official press release from State [...]

Freetown – Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward deploying its forces to Haiti after signing a medical evacuation agreement with the Dominican Republic. The deal, inked on Friday in New York by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States, Amara Sowa, sets out clear arrangements for the emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of [...]

“When desperation creates the migrant, weak institutions create the opportunity, and traffickers create the route, closing the border alone will never solve the problem.” Sierra Leone’s temporary suspension of overseas recruitment activities connected to the Guinea route should not be treated merely as an administrative restriction on travel. Nor should it degenerate into a diplomatic [...] The post Beyond the Guinea Route: Freetown and Conakry Must Confront the Human Trade Across Our Borders appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A woman was reportedly killed by an alleged stray bullet during violent clashes between residents of Kroo Town Road and Kossoh Town in Freetown, following a community football match at Parade Field on 12 September. The confrontation, which escalated into stone-throwing and retaliatory attacks, prompted police intervention and left businesses, homes, and public property damaged.

By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk) Long before social media, streaming platforms and viral videos became the norm, Freetown’s entertainment scene thrived on raw talent, street credibility and packed jam sessions. Among the young dreamers chasing the microphone in those days was a passionate rapper known simply as “Ludacris.” Those who frequented the rap battles [...] The post FROM CALABA TOWN TO SYDNEY: The Journey of SLEEPNORDAE appeared first on Salone Jamboree.

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Freetown aimed at developing an implementation plan for Sierra Leone’s third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 3.0). The workshop, held at the new Brookfields Hotel, was supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the NBSAP Accelerator, bringing together representatives [...] The post EPA Unveils Key Actions to Protect Sierra Leone’s Ecosystems appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Drizilik Drops New Banger ‘Alpha and Omega’ Amid Sold-Out London Show FREETOWN — Sierra Leonean rapper Drizilik is back in the spotlight with a new single titled ‘Alpha and Omega’, a track that is already sparking conversation online and offline across the country. The song dropped alongside Drizilik’s high-energy performance at a sold-out show in [...] The post “I Fear for My Life and Security” —Drizilik appeared first on Salone Jamboree.