Education

The Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to overhauling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stating that ongoing reforms are designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and strengthen the country’s workforce.

Freetown, August 2026 – The Government of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), has officially launched the 2026/27 Feed Salone Home-Grown School Feeding Year, with 1,000 metric tonnes of locally produced rice already procured to feed schoolchildren and boost the domestic agricultural sector. The launch ceremony took place in Kissy, eastern [...]

The family of Kadija Bangura has made a public appeal for urgent financial and medical assistance as the young woman continues to battle a prolonged illness that has reportedly failed to respond to treatment. Kadija, who lives along Arabia College Road in Makeni, was visited on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, where she highlighted her deteriorating [...] The post Family Appeals for Lifesaving Support as Former Model Battles Prolonged Illness in Makeni appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Economist and development specialist Professor Dr Ibrahim Bangura on August 4, 2026, called for increased investment in Africa’s youth while delivering the keynote address at the China-Africa Youth Dialogue and Model United Nations Conference held at the Tunde Cole Complex, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Addressing young delegates, policymakers, and stakeholders, he emphasised [...] The post Dr Ibrahim Bangura Urges Greater Investment in Youth at China-Africa Dialogue in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Prof. Dr Ibrahim Bangura, popularly known as DIB and one of the leading flagbearer aspirants of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has called for increased investment in Africa’s youth through innovation, quality education, and inclusive economic growth. He made the call on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the China-Africa [...] The post APC’s DIB Urges Greater Investment in Youth at China-Africa Dialogue Conference in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, August 5, 2026 The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has officially handed over 20,000 bags of locally produced rice to the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, marking the launch of the 2026/27 Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. Implemented by the Government of Sierra Leone in collaboration with the World [...] The post Government launches 2026/27 home-grown school feeding programme:...injects NLe22 million into rural economy first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Government launches 2026/27...

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) received a donation of 10 Honda motorbikes from UNICEF on July 31, 2026, in Sierra Leone to support the implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Programme and strengthen school supervision nationwide. The intervention targets Quality Assurance Officers, whose ability to monitor schools and provide [...] The post UNICEF Donates 10 Motorbikes to Boost School Supervision Under GPE Programme in Sierra Leone 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.

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has received 10 Honda motorbikes donations from UNICEF to enhance the implementation and monitoring of activities under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Programme across Sierra Leone.

The Faculty of Law at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has recorded one of its best years yet in international advocacy, securing top results in three major mooting, debate and speech competitions held in 2026. According to a statement from the Faculty’s Supervisor of Mooting, Advocacy and Debates, Commissioner Rashid Dumbuya Esq., Team [...] The post Fourah Bay College Law Students Excel in Three International Competitions appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – Petrol and diesel prices have gone up across Sierra Leone with effect from Monday, 3 August 2026, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced. Following a review of the petroleum pricing formula by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the new pump [...]

By Komba Fillie As part of a nationwide teacher training initiative by the Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) with support from UNICEF, a cross-section of media practitioners visited one of the training sites in Kabala, Koinadugu District on Thursday to obtain first-hand information on the [...]

The College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), University of Sierra Leone, has released the admission requirements for prospective students seeking enrolment into its Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing and Higher Diploma in Nursing programmes. According to the admission guidelines, entry into the BSc (Hons) in Nursing programme is available through multiple pathways, [...] The post COMAHS Announces Admission Criteria for BSc (Hons) and Higher Diploma in Nursing Programmes appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie Abdel Aziz Bawoh, on Friday, 31 July 2026, convened a special press conference in Freetown to brief members of the Fourth Estate on the forthcoming official State visit of the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to Sierra Leone. Speaking during the [...] The post Deputy Information Minister Bawoh Briefs Media on Upcoming State Visit of Gabonese President appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A decade-long partnership between Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and the UK-funded Leh Wi Lan (LwL) programme has officially come to a close, marking a significant milestone in the country’s education sector. At a close-out event attended by the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, development partners, and education stakeholders, [...] The post UK-Funded Leh Wi Lan Programme Concludes After a Decade of Transforming Education in Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone: As Fourah Bay College prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has announced decisive steps to secure the [...]

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education, Conrad Sackey, has issued a strong warning to schools, teachers and education officials across Sierra Leone, declaring that no school has the legal authority to charge parents or guardians any fee before releasing pupils’ report cards. Addressing parents and guardians directly, the Minister emphasized that [...] The post Education Minister Conrad Sackey Warns Schools Against Illegal Report Card Charges first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Students’ Loan Scheme (SLOAN-SL) has validated its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 during a stakeholder workshop aimed at strengthening higher education financing and expanding access to tertiary education for deserving students. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Haja Ramatulai Wurie, described the validation exercise as an important milestone [...] The post SLOAN-SL Unveils 2025–2030 Plan to Transform Higher Education Financing appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Chairman of Pujehun District Council, Foday Kandeh Rogers, has officially handed over SAN Procurement as the contractor for the construction of a three-classroom school building in Bellebu Community, Kabondeh Chiefdom, marking another milestone in the district’s efforts to improve access to quality education. The handover ceremony, held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, brought together [...] The post New Hope for Bellebu Pupils as Pujehun Council Begins School Construction Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, July 29, 2026 — The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, on Wednesday conducted an inspection of restoration works at the historic Old Fourah Bay College building in Cline Town. He was accompanied by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Higher and Technical Education, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, and [...]

Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 July 2026: As Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, marks its 200th anniversary, the institution has paid glowing tribute to one of its most distinguished alumni, Alhaji Dr. Ing. Mohamed Babatunde Cole, recognizing his exceptional contributions to engineering, industry, philanthropy and

By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 27, 2026: The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has issued a stern warning to schools, teachers, and officials [...]

, July 30, 2026 Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, has conducted a symbolic harvest of improved seed rice at the Njala seed multiplication site in Kori chiefdom, describing the initiative as a major milestone in the government’s drive to boost national food production under the Feed Salone agenda. The improved rice seeds, developed by [...] The post Minister Kpaka harvests improved seed rice at Njala first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Minister Kpaka harvests improved seed rice at Njala appeared first...

The University of Sierra Leone (USL), comprising Fourah Bay College (FBC), the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), and the School of Postgraduate Studies, has announced the reopening of its online application portal for admissions into the 2026/2027 Academic Year. According to a notice issued [...] The post University of Sierra Leone Sets Date for 2026/2027 Online Admissions appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 29 July 2026 The University of Sierra Leone has announced that its online application portal for the 2026/2027 academic session will open on Monday, 3 August 2026. The portal will accept applications for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes tenable at Fourah Bay College (FBC), the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), [...]

The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has intensified its nationwide consumer education campaign on internet safety, urging Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent internet links and other forms of cybercrime that continue to target mobile phone and internet users. According to the Authority, cybercriminals are increasingly using fake internet links distributed through SMS, WhatsApp, [...] The post NaTCA Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Online Fraud and Cyber Scams first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

As Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, marks its 200th anniversary, the institution has paid glowing tribute to one of its most distinguished alumni, Alhaji Dr. Ing. Mohamed Babatunde Cole, recognizing his exceptional contributions to engineering, industry, philanthropy and national development. In its Bicentennial Profile series, the College described Alhaji Dr. Ing. [...] The post Fourah Bay College Honours Dr. Mohamed Babatunde Cole’s Legacy as Bicentennial Celebrations Gather Momentum first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Africell, through the Africell Impact Foundation, has officially opened a Telemarketing Centre at the Milton Margai School for the Blind on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, creating new employment opportunities for persons with visual impairments. The centre, which was unveiled on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, is designed to provide vocational and technical training while equipping [...] The post Africell Opens Telemarketing Centre to Empower Visually Impaired Students first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, has honoured renowned engineer, industrialist and philanthropist Alhaji Dr Ing. Mohamed Babatunde Cole for his outstanding contributions to engineering, education, business leadership and national development as part of activities marking the institution’s bicentennial celebrations. The recognition was announced through the College’s Bicentennial Profile Series, which highlights distinguished [...] The post Mohamed Babatunde Cole Honoured by Fourah Bay College for Outstanding Legacy in Engineering and National Development appeared first...

, July 29, 2026 The Principal of the Milton Margai School for the Blind, Salieu Turay, has described Africell as a champion of hope and inclusion following the official launch of the company’s first telemarketing centre fully operated by visually impaired persons. The facility, unveiled at the Milton Margai School for the Blind on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, represents a [...] The post School for the Blind Principal hails Africell as Champion of Hope and Inclusion first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post School for the Blind Principal...

, July 29, 2026 The Principal of the Milton Margai School for the Blind, Salieu Turay, has called on Sierra Leoneans to embrace persons with disabilities with empathy and inclusion, reminding the public that disability can affect anyone at any stage of life. Speaking during the opening of the Africell Telemarketing Centre at the Milton Margai School for the Blind [...] The post “Anybody can become disabled”- Milton Margai School for the Blind Principal calls for greater inclusion first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post “Anybody can be...

, July 29, 2026 Africell has officially inaugurated a Telemarketing Centre at the Milton Margai School for the Blind on Wilkinson Road in Freetown, marking a significant milestone in promoting skills development, employment and digital inclusion for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone. The inauguration ceremony brought together senior executives of the telecommunications company, including Mr Ziad Dalloul, Chief Executive Officer, [...] The post Africell opens Telemarketing Centre...aimed to empower persons with disabilities first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Gha...

Government officials, school authorities, and SEND Sierra Leone have identified a long-standing land dispute as the underlying cause of the recurring fire outbreaks at Nyapui Secondary School in Kenema District. Nyapui Secondary School in Combema Town, Kenema District, is marking the fourth such incident reported at the institution this year, following two earlier incidents that [...] The post Land Dispute Identified as Cause of Repeated Fires at Nyapui Secondary School appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone Parliament has commenced debate on the Constitutional Amendments Bill 2025, while the government prepares to broaden nationwide consultations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Ministry of Information and Civic Education has announced. Addressing journalists during the Government’s Weekly Press Conference in Freetown, Strategic Communications Adviser Mohamed Jaward Nyallay said the proposed constitutional amendments [...] The post Parliament Debates Constitutional Amendments as Government Expands FGM Consultations appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, July 28, 2026 The Principal of the Milton Margai School for the Blind, Salieu Turay, has described Africell as a champion of hope and inclusion following the official launch of the company’s first telemarketing centre fully operated by visually impaired persons.The facility, unveiled at the Milton Margai School for the Blind on Wilkinson [...] The post School for the Blind Principal hails Africell as Champion of Hope and Inclusion first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post School for the Blind Principal hails Africell as Champion of Ho...

, July 28, 2026 Every success story has a beginning. For Sierra Leonean volleyball player Ishmail Bangura, that beginning was not in a modern sports arena or a well-equipped training center. It started on dusty community courts in the eastern part of Freetown, where passion was the only thing he had in abundance. At [...] The post How Volleyball Changed Ishmail Bangura’s Life: From Dirt Courts to an American College Degree first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post How Volleyball Changed Ishmail Bangura’s Life: From Dirt Courts to an Ame...

The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has intensified its consumer education campaign on internet-based links, urging Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent messages, suspicious links and online scams that continue to target mobile phone and internet users. The Authority noted that cybercriminals are increasingly using fake internet links distributed through SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email and [...]

The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has intensified its nationwide consumer education campaign to strengthen public awareness of online fraud and equip Sierra Leoneans with the knowledge needed to protect themselves against growing cyber threats. The campaign comes amid increasing reports of cybercriminals using fake internet links distributed through SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email and other online [...] The post NaTCA Intensifies Consumer Education Campaign Against Online Fraud appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on the 28th July, 2026 engaged paramount chiefs and local stakeholders as preparations gathered pace for the 2026 National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference, aimed at strengthening local governance, land administration and conflict prevention. The event, held at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, brought together chiefdom authorities and government representatives to discuss land management, dispute resolution,...

- France and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties in investment, security, trade, and education as both countries marked the French National Day at Country Lodge in Freetown.

As a way of strengthening women’s voices in the media, the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has certified 80 female journalists in multimedia journalism after an intensive training programme at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.

Sierra Leonean inventor and global innovation advocate Kelvin Doe has been awarded a $50,000 fellowship by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education opportunities for young people in Regent Park, Toronto. The fellowship will enable Doe to design and implement hands-on learning programmes that equip young people with [...] The post Sierra Leonean Innovator Kelvin Doe Receives $50,000 Fellowship to Expand STEAM Education in Canada appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, will host its weekly press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28, at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown. The session will focus on the upcoming National Council of Paramount Chiefs Conference 2026, under the theme “Strengthening Chieftaincy for Security and Governance.” The press [...] The post Weekly Press Briefing to Highlight Paramount Chiefs’ Role in Security, Governance appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Council of Legal Education at the Sierra Leone Law School has notified all shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Entrance Examination to report for the collection of their examination numbers. In a notice issued on Monday, the Council stated that only candidates who have successfully paid the prescribed examination fee will be allowed to proceed [...] The post Law School Sets Date for 2026 Entrance Examination Number Collection appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has intensified its consumer education campaign on internet-based links, urging Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent messages, suspicious links and online scams that continue to target mobile phone and internet users. The Authority noted that cybercriminals are increasingly using fake internet links distributed through SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, email [...] The post NaTCA DG Educates Consumers on Staying Safe From Fraudulent Internet Links first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Mohamed Konneh A Law student of the University of Abuja, Ms. Amra Salihu, has emerged winner of the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The contest was held on July 22nd, 2026 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone [...]

The United States Embassy in Freetown has welcomed six new Peace Corps trainees to Sierra Leone, as they prepare to support education and maternal health programmes across rural communities in the country. In a statement, the US Embassy said the trainees will undergo 10 weeks of intensive training before beginning their service in schools and [...] The post US Embassy Welcomes Six New Peace Corps Trainees to Sierra Leone appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Amin Kef-Ranger The National Communications Authority (NaTCA) has stepped up its consumer education campaign, warning Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant against fraudulent internet links and online scams increasingly targeting [...]

The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, on Thursday met with the newly elected national executive of the Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood (SLMB), marking a significant step toward strengthening collaboration with one of the country’s oldest indigenous Islamic missions. Established in 1959, the SLMB has, for over six decades, played a vital [...] The post Education Minister Holds Talks With Newly Elected SLMB Executive appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Council of Legal Education has released a supplementary shortlist of 93 applicants from Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, who have been selected to sit the 2026 Sierra Leone Law School Entrance Examination. In a notice issued on 24 July 2026 and signed by the Registrar, Daniel I. Lavally Esq., the Council [...] The post Law School Releases Supplementary List of FBC Applicants for 2026 Entrance Exam appeared first on Sierraloaded.