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The U.S. Embassy in Freetown has announced vacancies for two positions, inviting qualified Sierra Leoneans and other eligible applicants to submit their applications before... The post U.S. Embassy in Freetown Opens Recruitment for Two Positions appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – The results of the Sierra Leone Law School Bar Final Examinations will be published tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November 2026, the Acting Director of the School, Emmanuel Sahr Tondonneh, has confirmed. Renowned journalist Umaru Fofana reported the confirmation on social media, noting that the announcement ends an unprecedented and agonising wait of more than [...]

The United States is facing mounting criticism over its decision to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the European Union (EU) strongly condemning the move and warning Washington against using political and economic pressure to undermine international justice. In a strong diplomatic rebuke delivered in Freetown on 22nd of October, 2026, the [...]

Freetown, 2 November 2026 – The Executive Committee of the Senate of the University of Sierra Leone (USL) has revised its English Language admission requirements for most undergraduate programmes in response to the poor performance recorded in the subject in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The decision was taken at a [...]

By Mohamed Ismail Kamara, MPHExecutive Director EcoProbe Africa InitiativesThe NetherlandsEmail: [email protected] When Home Offers No Escape from the Heat Imagine returning home after a long day in Freetown, hoping for a peaceful night’s rest. Instead, you enter a room that has absorbed hours of heat through its zinc roof. The air feels heavy, ventilation is [...]

A youth protest near Freetown’s Central Mosque has renewed scrutiny of the government’s response system for removing unidentified bodies from public spaces, following reports... The post Freetown Youths Block Roads in Protest Over Decomposing Body Near Central Mosque appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A transformer powerhouse operated by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) caught fire in the New England community of Freetown on Monday afternoon,... The post EDSA Transformer Facility Catches Fire in New England Community, Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A young Sierra Leonean man identified as Sorie, reportedly from Calaba Town in Freetown’s east end, is said to have been killed while serving... The post Sierra Leonean Man Reportedly Killed While Fighting for Russian Military in Ukraine appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Nenneh Fofanah Freetown, 2nd November, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal in the matter of CAS 2025/A/11738 – Aminata Bangura, SLIFA FC and Musa Mahmood v. Sierra Leone Football Association, which challenged the outcome of the SLFA Presidential [...]

FREETOWN, 2 November 2026 – Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has called on Sierra Leone’s political leaders and citizens to put national interest above party loyalty, rebuild trust and work together to protect the country’s hard-won peace, as the two-day National Unity and Social Cohesion Conference ended with the adoption of the Freetown Declaration. In [...]

CAS Delivers Ruling on Legal Battle Between Aminata Bangura and SLFA Freetown — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by football administrator Aminata Bangura against a decision of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Ethics Board, delivering a significant legal victory for the country’s football governing body and reinforcing the [...]

Youths operating under the banner of the Soja Team have mounted a peaceful protest and roadblocks in the area of Central Mosque after a lifeless body reportedly lay unattended for several days and began to decompose. According to residents and members of the group repeated appeals were made to the relevant authorities for the body [...]

Sierra Leone has secured a US$1 million grant from the Government of Indonesia to advance preparations for the proposed Freetown–Tagrin Ferry Service, an initiative... The post Sierra Leone Secures US$1 Million Indonesian Grant for Freetown–Tagrin Ferry Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Four men accused of involvement in an alleged fraudulent vehicle licensing operation at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) have been remanded in custody after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. The accused, Mustapha Rogers, 29; Simeon Vibbie, 29, a clearing and forwarding broker; Foday Jayah, [...] The post Four Face 61 Criminal Charges Over Alleged Forgery of SLRSA Licence Fraud Case first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Shankerdas & Sons (SL) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Sierra Leonean participation in the private sector following the signing of a Local Content Plan Implementation Agreement with the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency (SLLCA). The agreement, signed in Freetown on Thursday, 29 October 2026, represents an important step towards strengthening local employment, improving [...] The post Shankerdas & Sons Signs Landmark Agreement with Local Content Agency to Empower Sierra Leoneans first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has paid tribute to the late former All People’s Congress (APC) National Chairman, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, describing him as... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Joins APC Leaders at Quranic Recitation for Late Chairman Mansaray appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has paid tribute to the late Hon. Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, describing him as a loyal, selfless and committed member... The post Ex-President Koroma Leads Tributes to Late APC Chairman at Quranic Recitation in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has attended a private screening of the documentary The Eyes of Ghana, hosted by the Akuna Group, where she highlighted... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Attends Historic Ghana Film Premiere, Hails African Heritage appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 2nd November 2026 – A young Sierra Leonean man identified as Sorie, reportedly from Calaba Town in the east end of Freetown, has reportedly lost his life while serving in the Russian military on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. The heartbreaking report emerged over the weekend on social media, with photos showing [...]

FREETOWN, 2nd November 2026 – A 78-year-old Sierra Leonean candidate, Pa Lamin Turay, who sat the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), is among thousands of candidates whose results have been withheld by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), sparking nationwide conversation about lifelong learning and examination integrity. Pa Turay, whose educational journey [...]

Freetown – Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on [date of launch] formally launched Red Poppy Week 2026, calling on citizens to honour the country’s fallen soldiers and security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of peace, national security and global stability. The ceremony, held ahead of [...]

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) has conducted a technical monitoring and needs assessment visit to Freetown International Airport (FIA) as part of efforts... The post NPHA Conducts Health Preparedness Assessment at Freetown International Airport appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A 34-year-old security guard, Alie Sesay, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera... The post Security Guard Jailed Over CCTV Camera Theft in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has concluded a three-day regional meeting in Freetown, where West African senior officials and experts adopted... The post MoPED Wraps Up 29th West African Experts’ Session with New Roadmap for Youth Employment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 30th October 2026 – The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring decent work and protecting workers’ rights after an inspection of the 108.4-megawatt NANT Power Project at Kissy Dockyard in Freetown. The delegation was led by the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Umaru Napoleon [...]

Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has called for improved project management, stronger institutional coordination and the timely completion of education infrastructure... The post VP Juldeh Jalloh Calls for Faster Completion of BADEA-Funded Education Projects in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Morrison Jusu’s Kontri Arts and Crafts has opened its first solo exhibition in Freetown titled: “Echoes From My Childhood,” a nostalgic tribute to Sierra Leone’s disappearing traditional childhood games.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has officially launched the ConnectEd Foundational Learning Hive initiative at Kroo Bay Municipal Primary School, as part of efforts to... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Launches ConnectEd Foundational Learning Initiative in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has shared the city’s experience in transforming urban governance and financing with other African cities during the World Bank Group’s... The post Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Showcases Freetown’s Urban Reforms at World Bank Event appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has announced the immediate introduction of cooling breaks in all Premier League matches to protect players from extreme heat. In a Public Notice dated Thursday 29th October 2026 and signed by the PLB Secretariat at 21 Battery Street, Kingtom, Freetown, the Board said cooling breaks will [...]

A 34-year-old security guard, Alie Sesay, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after pleading guilty to stealing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera valued at Le2,540. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Medissa Massaquoi of Pademba Road Court No. 6 in Freetown after the accused admitted [...] The post 34-Year-Old Security Guard Pleads Guilty to CCTV Camera Theft, Bags Six-Month Jail Term first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a three-day capacity-building training programme for 20 Sierra Leonean innovators, aimed at transforming locally developed solutions to plastic pollution into sustainable businesses capable of creating employment, improving livelihoods and protecting the environment. The initiative, launched in Freetown during the week of 27 October 2026, forms part [...] The post UNDP Empowers 20 Sierra Leonean Innovators to Turn Plastic Waste into Business Opportunities first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

FREETOWN – The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has warned all Members of Parliament to urgently declare their income, assets and liabilities to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) or face administrative sanctions. Addressing MPs in the well of Parliament yesterday, Speaker Thomas said the ACC has written to Parliament and the letter has [...]

FREETOWN, 29th October 2026 – For millions of Sierra Leoneans, life has become a double punishment: scorching heat by day, total blackout by night. As temperatures soar across Freetown and the provinces, families are spending nights fanning themselves in the dark, unable to sleep, unable to preserve food, unable to charge phones, as persistent power [...]

By Janet A. Sesay A 58-year-old chef, Moses Sarrah Sesay, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 on a charge of murder. Sesay is alleged to have murdered one Zainab Jalloh between Saturday, 27 June, and Sunday, 28 June [...]

Economic Comfor missionfor Africa (ECA) officials highlightethe importance of d regional coordinatioe Thursday,emphasisingg evidence-based policymaking, youth employment, and private-sector development. Participants demanded practical measures ensuring measurable development outcomes. The discussions took place during the third session at Lagoonda Hotel in Freetown, under the theme, "Unlocking the Potential of Young People in West Africa: Pathways to Employment, Economic Transformation and...

By Kelfala Kargbo Freetown, 29th October 2026 – Parliament has today approved 16 Presidential nominees including Madiana Nyanda Samba who will serve as the new Electoral Commissioner for the Southern Region. The nominees were interviewed and vetted last week Friday by the Committee on Appointments, paving the way for their subsequent approval. Samba served as [...]

FREETOWN – Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has intervened in the stalled BADEA-supported infrastructure project at the historic Prince of Wales (POW) School, Kingtom, calling on the contractor, project managers and the Old Princewaleans Association (OPWA) to work together to get the project over the line. The Vice President made the call during an [...]

Freetown| 29th October, 2026. Saffie, not a real person, is a young mother. She starts bleeding heavily after giving birth. Her family finds transport and rushes her to hospital. What happens in the next hour decides whether she goes home to hold her baby or not. That moment was at the heart of a frank [...]

Freetown| 29th October, 2026. That moment was at the heart of a frank conversation on Wednesday 28th October at the Freetown City Hall on the 300 Days of Activism for Triple Zero. The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, sat with health workers, partners and community leaders. [...]

FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, 28 October 2026: The National Communications Authority (NatCA) has unveiled a suite of state-of-the-art telecommunications regulatory equipment at its headquarters, NatCA Tower, South Ridge/IMATT, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance consumer protection and support Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda. The unveiling brought together the Hon. [...]

FREETOWN, 29th October 2026 – Former Vice President Chief Samuel Sam-Sumana has finally opened up on the real reason behind his fallout with his former boss, ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, that led to his expulsion from the All People’s Congress (APC) and his controversial sacking as Vice President of Sierra Leone. Speaking on AYV’s State [...]

. An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by ... The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Kenyeh Barlay has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s target of creating at least 500,000 jobs for young... The post Planning Minister Barlay Reaffirms 500,000 Youth Jobs Target at Regional Summit in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google. first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News...

An AI filmmaking programme for African creators opened in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are live at akunalearning.com. ACCRA, FREETOWN, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS and NAIROBI. Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible [...] The post Idris Elba’s Akuna Group launches free AI filmmaking programme for creators in five African countries, in collaboration with Google. first appeared on Independent Observer.

FREETOWN, 29th October 2026 – Sierra Leone’s U-15 national team, the Young Leone Stars, have booked a place in the Tier-D Semi-Finals at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, after an impressive 3-1 victory over Aruba on Wednesday. The win is a strong response after the team suffered a narrow [...]

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has opened the 29th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) for... The post MoPED Opens 29th West Africa Experts’ Session in Freetown, Calls for Action on Youth Employment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

West African experts, government officials and development partners have convened in Freetown to discuss practical strategies for addressing youth unemployment, expanding economic opportunities and... The post West African Experts Convene in Freetown to Tackle Youth Unemployment appeared first on Sierraloaded.